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Public School Review - Established 2003

Kelso C-7 School District

820 State Hwy A
Benton, MO 63736-8159
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Tel: (573) 545-3357
kelsoc-7.k12.mo.us

Top Rankings

Kelso C-7 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 199 students in Kelso C-7 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Missouri.
Public School in Kelso C-7 School District have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
1 School
2,463 Schools
# Students
199 Students
885,270 Students
# Teachers
16 Teachers
70,230 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

Comparison of Students By Grade Trends

GradeKelso C-7 School DistrictMissouri
Pre-K1664
Kind20107
125110
223111
314116
424113
521115
617114
720115
819116
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District Rank

Kelso C-7 School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 553 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Definition of Terms
This School District
State Average (MO)
#28 out of 555 school districts
(Top 10%)

Overall School District Rank Trends

YearKelso C-7 School District
2023#28
2022#11
2021#25
2019#31
2018#115
2017#371
2016#185
2015#125
2014#331
2013#367
2012#506
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52%
40%

Math Proficiency Trends

YearKelso C-7 School DistrictMissouri
202352%40%
202262%39%
202157%37%
201957%42%
201847%42%
201737%47%
201652%48%
201552%44%
201454%52%
201354%53%
201244%55%
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70-74%
43%

Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Trends

YearKelso C-7 School DistrictMissouri
202272%43%
202162%46%
201967%49%
201847%49%
201757%61%
201662%63%
201562%60%
201444%53%
201344%55%
201234%55%
201154%55%
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40-59%
38%

Science Proficiency Trends

YearKelso C-7 School DistrictMissouri
202249%38%
202169%37%
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Students by Ethnicity:

0.04
0.52

Comparison of Diversity Score Trends

YearKelso C-7 School DistrictMissouri
20240.040.51
20230.060.50
20220.080.50
20210.080.48
20200.060.47
20190.060.47
20160.060.46
20150.020.44
20130.040.42
20120.040.42
20110.020.41
20100.020.39
20040.020.36
20030.020.36
19970.110.31
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% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
n/a
9%

Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2010-2016)

YearKelso C-7 School DistrictMissouri
20163%6%
20151%6%
20111%5%
20101%4%
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% Black
2%
15%

Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1997-2024)

YearKelso C-7 School DistrictMissouri
20242%15%
20233%15%
20223%15%
20213%15%
20202%16%
20192%16%
20041%18%
20031%18%
19976%17%
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% White
98%
67%

White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1994-2024)

YearKelso C-7 School DistrictMissouri
202498%68%
202397%69%
202296%69%
202196%70%
202097%71%
201997%71%
2018100%72%
2017100%72%
201697%72%
201599%73%
2014100%73%
201398%74%
201298%74%
201199%75%
201099%76%
2009100%76%
2008100%76%
2007100%76%
2006100%77%
2005100%77%
200499%78%
200399%78%
2002100%79%
2001100%79%
2000100%80%
1999100%81%
1998100%81%
199794%81%
1996100%82%
1995100%82%
1994100%82%
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% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
n/a
6%

Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2012-2022)

YearKelso C-7 School DistrictMissouri
20221%5%
20211%5%
20201%4%
20191%4%
20132%2%
20122%2%
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All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,377 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,190. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,372 is less than the state median of $14,008. The school district spending/student has declined by 19% over four school years.
Definition of Terms
This School District
This State (MO)
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$13,447 MM

Total Revenues Trends

YearKelso C-7 School DistrictMissouri
2023$3 MM$7 MM
2022$2 MM$6 MM
2021$3 MM$7 MM
2020$2 MM$6 MM
2019$2 MM$6 MM
2018$2 MM$6 MM
2017$2 MM$6 MM
2016$2 MM$6 MM
2015$1 MM$6 MM
2014$1 MM$6 MM
2012$1 MM$6 MM
2011$1 MM$6 MM
2010$1 MM$6 MM
2009$1 MM$5 MM
2008$1 MM$5 MM
2007$1 MM$5 MM
2006$1 MM$5 MM
2005$1 MM$5 MM
2004$1 MM$5 MM
2003$1 MM$5 MM
2002$1 MM$4 MM
2001$1 MM$4 MM
2000$1 MM$4 MM
1999$1 MM$4 MM
1998$1 MM$4 MM
1997$1 MM$3 MM
1996$1 MM$3 MM
1995$1 MM$3 MM
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Spending
$2 MM
$12,401 MM

Total Expenditure Trends

YearKelso C-7 School DistrictMissouri
2023$2 MM$6 MM
2022$2 MM$7 MM
2021$2 MM$6 MM
2020$2 MM$7 MM
2019$2 MM$6 MM
2018$5 MM$6 MM
2017$2 MM$6 MM
2016$2 MM$6 MM
2015$1 MM$6 MM
2014$1 MM$6 MM
2012$1 MM$5 MM
2011$1 MM$6 MM
2010$1 MM$6 MM
2009$1 MM$6 MM
2008$1 MM$6 MM
2007$1 MM$5 MM
2006$1 MM$5 MM
2005$1 MM$5 MM
2004$1 MM$5 MM
2003$1 MM$5 MM
2002$1 MM$5 MM
2001$1 MM$4 MM
2000$1 MM$4 MM
1999$1 MM$4 MM
1998$1 MM$4 MM
1997$1 MM$3 MM
1996$1 MM$3 MM
1995$1 MM$3 MM
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Revenue / Student
$14,377
$15,190

Average Revenue Per Student Trends

YearKelso C-7 School DistrictMissouri
2023$14,979$12,828
2022$13,146$10,721
2021$18,822$13,574
2020$13,146$10,721
2019$13,193$11,328
2018$14,585$11,298
2017$14,267$11,359
2016$12,392$10,788
2015$12,691$9,469
2014$15,326$9,927
2012$16,687$9,889
2011$13,347$9,681
2010$13,831$9,469
2009$11,798$8,810
2008$11,542$8,648
2007$10,431$8,379
2006$10,640$8,290
2005$9,744$7,623
2004$10,396$7,592
2003$8,590$7,245
2002$9,702$6,806
2001$8,446$7,002
2000$6,963$6,217
1999$6,637$5,811
1998$6,126$5,726
1997$5,297$5,500
1995$5,319$4,709
1992$4,114$3,754
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Spending / Student
$10,372
$14,008

Average Expenditure Per Student Trends

YearKelso C-7 School DistrictMissouri
2023$10,806$11,362
2022$12,887$11,595
2021$13,579$12,023
2020$12,887$11,595
2019$14,287$11,339
2018$39,923$10,855
2017$16,153$11,263
2016$13,440$10,861
2015$14,557$9,562
2014$13,966$9,640
2012$17,000$9,313
2011$14,168$9,303
2010$15,865$9,562
2009$12,413$8,968
2008$11,664$9,268
2007$9,810$8,911
2006$9,746$8,142
2005$9,033$7,369
2004$9,667$7,250
2003$8,358$7,305
2002$8,931$7,131
2001$7,784$6,892
2000$7,537$6,240
1999$6,199$5,803
1998$6,310$5,573
1997$5,280$5,302
1995$4,742$4,594
1992$4,399$3,754
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Best Kelso C-7 School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kelso Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
820 State Hwy A
Benton, MO 63736
(573) 545-3357
Gr: PK-8 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 2%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Kelso C-7 School District?
Kelso C-7 School District manages 1 public schools serving 199 students.
What is the rank of Kelso C-7 School District?
Kelso C-7 School District is ranked #28 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Missouri school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Kelso C-7 School District?
98% of Kelso C-7 School District students are White, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Kelso C-7 School District?
Kelso C-7 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Kelso C-7 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,372 is less than the state median of $14,008. The school district spending/student has declined by 19% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 199 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 2%
  • : Top 10% in MO
  • : 52% (Top 20%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 1%)
  • : 40-59% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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