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South Marshall Elementary School

Benton, Kentucky · Grades PreK to 5 · Marshall County

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About South Marshall Elementary School

South Marshall Elementary School serves pre-K through grade 5 as a public school in Benton, Kentucky. It reported 241 students in 2024-25. That makes it one of the smaller public and charter elementary schools in Benton. With about 20.1 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 12 students per teacher. The surrounding area is classified as a rural area close to an urban area, in Marshall County. Families comparing options will find 4 other schools within 5 miles. Marshall County runs 11 schools listed here, including this one. See them all.

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School facts

Address	155 Sid Darnell Road, Benton, KY 42025
Phone	(270) 527-1581
School district	Marshall County
Grades	PreK to 5
Students (2024-25)	241
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	20.1
Students per teacher	12
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	Rural, fringe, Marshall County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 210381000979). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

Titus Christian Prep School IncPrivate, Church of Christ · Grades K to 10Benton · 0.1 mi South Marshall MiddlePublic · Grades 6 to 8Benton · 2.5 mi New Covenant Christian AcademyPrivate, Christian (nondenominational) · Grades PreK to 12Hardin, KY · 3 mi Benton Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 5Benton · 4.5 mi Purchase Youth VillagePublic · Grades 1 to 12Benton · 5.1 mi Jonathan Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 5Benton · 7.1 mi Marshall County Technical CenterPublic · Grades 9 to 12Benton · 8.1 mi Marshall County High SchoolPublic · Grades 9 to 12Benton · 8.1 mi

The 8 closest public, charter and private schools by straight-line distance, from NCES location data. Listings here are never paid.

Frequently asked questions

What grades does South Marshall Elementary School serve?

South Marshall Elementary School serves pre-K through grade 5.

How many students attend South Marshall Elementary School?

South Marshall Elementary School reported 241 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

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

About 12 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 241 students and 20.1 teachers in federal data.

Is South Marshall Elementary School a public or charter school?

South Marshall Elementary School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is South Marshall Elementary School in?

South Marshall Elementary School is part of Marshall County. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/ky/marshall-county/

Where is South Marshall Elementary School located?

South Marshall Elementary School is at 155 Sid Darnell Road, Benton, KY 42025. The phone number is (270) 527-1581.

How many other schools are near South Marshall Elementary School?

There are 4 other schools within 5 miles of South Marshall Elementary School in our directory.