SCOTT CO. ELEM.

SCOTT CO. R-IV
4035 STATE HWY 77
BENTON, MO 63736
410 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Scott County Elementary School, located at 4035 State Hwy 77 in Benton, Missouri, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Scott County R-IV School District. Known locally by the district’s mascot, the "Kelly Hawks," the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for young students in the region. Its curriculum is designed to build core academic skills while promoting the social and emotional development necessary for students to succeed as they transition into higher grade levels.

As part of the Kelly School District, the elementary campus benefits from a close-knit community atmosphere typical of smaller Missouri districts. The school prioritizes communication between staff, parents, and students to ensure a collaborative educational experience. For families or community members looking for specific updates, school calendars, or policy information, the district maintains a comprehensive digital presence at [http://www.kellyhawks.org](http://www.kellyhawks.org), which serves as a central hub for school activities and administrative resources.
410
Total Students
32.2
Full-Time Teachers
12.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
51.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    375 (91.5%)
  • Two or More
    19 (4.6%)
  • Hispanic
    12 (2.9%)
  • Black
    3 (0.7%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.2%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: SCOTT CO. R-IV
Phone: (573)545-3541
Website: http://www.kellyhawks.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 410
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 32.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 163
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 49

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 39
Kindergarten 59
Grade 1 71
Grade 2 55
Grade 3 68
Grade 4 55
Grade 5 63
Gender Ratio
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