Total enrollment
598
+42 (+8%) vs SY 2020-21
2 schools in Benton
Kansas · Public K-12
In total, Benton hosts 2 public K-12 schools with about 598 students, an average of 299 per school.
4-year change in Benton
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
927
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Students
598
public K-12 · NCES
Schools
2
public K-12
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Circle Benton Elementary | Elementary | PK-06 | 286 |
| Circle Middle School | Middle | 07-08 | 312 |
About Benton
Benton is a compact Kansas city in terms of public-school footprint, with 2 schools and 598 students total.
In terms of grade levels, the city comprises 1 elementary, and 1 middle.
Per-school enrollment runs near 299, meaningfully below the state mean of about 355.
Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in Benton has grew 8% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 556 students to 598.
On this page, the community for Benton discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.