H. Byron Masterson Elem.
PublicElementaryGrades K–2
1600 Ely St, Kennett, MO 63857 · (573) 717-1115 · Part of Kennett 39 School District
Independence Township’s School Grade C better than 32% of Missouri school districts
Students
417
Students per teacher
12:1
Free or reduced lunch
100%
Setting
Town
Grades
K–2
What stands out about H. Byron Masterson Elem.
- Small classes: 12 students per teacher
- No state test results: its grades come before the tested ones (3–8 and 11)
Location
Directions ↗1600 Ely St, Kennett
Students
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten150
Grade 1135
Grade 2132
Enrollment over time
442’20
451’21
451’22
436’23
417’24
Down 5.7% since 2020–21.
Who goes here
White 47%Black 34%Two or more races 10%Hispanic 9%Asian 1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
Parents talk
Questions and answers about H. Byron Masterson Elem. from Independence Township families.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024–2025 school year. Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors.