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South Marshall Elementary School

155 Sid Darnell Road, Benton, KY 42025, United States

+1 (270) 527-1581

3.7

Overall Rating

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South Marshall Elementary School Overview

About This School

South Marshall Elementary School is a public elementary in Benton, Kentucky, serving 241 students in grades PK-5. Academic results show that students demonstrate 37% proficiency in ELA and 37% proficiency in math. The school maintains a 12:1 student-teacher ratio with 20 teachers on staff, while the average teacher salary is $62,959. One counselor is available to support the student body. Students are evenly split between male and female populations. The demographic makeup of the school is 95% White, 3% Two or More Races, and 2% Hispanic.

241

Total Students

PK-5

12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

20 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts37%

Mathematics37%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

PK-5

County

Marshall County

Students per Counselor

241:1

South Marshall Elementary School Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

37%

English Language Arts

City Avg: 40%State Avg: 44%

37%

Mathematics

City Avg: 32%State Avg: 37%

N/A

Science

Class Information

12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 15.7:1

State Avg: 15.4:1

241

Students per Counselor

South Marshall Elementary School Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$62,959

City Avg: $62,959

State Avg: $59,135

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio12:1

Students per Counselor241:1

South Marshall Elementary School Student Demographics

Student Body

49.79%

Male

50.21%

Female

Total Enrollment: 241 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White95.02%

Hispanic2.07%

Asian0%

Black0%

Two or More Races2.9%

Native American0%

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Frequently Asked Questions About South Marshall Elementary School

Q: What is South Marshall Elementary School?

A: South Marshall Elementary School is a elementary public located in Benton.

Q: How many students attend South Marshall Elementary School?

A: South Marshall Elementary School has approximately 241 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at South Marshall Elementary School?

A: The student-teacher ratio at South Marshall Elementary School is 12:1.

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Detailed Information about South Marshall Elementary School

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: May 2026. See methodology →

Schoolary Research Team

Verified with NCES & state education agency data

About South Marshall Elementary School - Benton, KY

Quick Facts about South Marshall Elementary School
School Name	South Marshall Elementary School
School Type	public
Grade Levels	PK-5
Location	155 Sid Darnell Road, Benton, KY 42025, Benton, KY
County	Marshall County
Phone	+1 (270) 527-1581
Total Students	241
Student-Teacher Ratio	12:1
Full-Time Teachers	20
Rating	3.7/10
ELA Proficiency	37%
Math Proficiency	37%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about South Marshall Elementary School

What is South Marshall Elementary School?

South Marshall Elementary School is a elementary public located in Benton.

How many students attend South Marshall Elementary School?

South Marshall Elementary School has approximately 241 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at South Marshall Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at South Marshall Elementary School is 12:1.

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