Total enrollment
598
+114 (+24%) vs SY 2017-18
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 campus.
7-year change in Benton
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
81%
was 89%
% Hispanic
9%
was 5%
% Black
5%
was 0%
% Asian
2%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| 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-campus enrollment runs near 299, meaningfully below the state mean of about 355.
Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in Benton has grew 24% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 484 students to 598. The White share of public-school enrollment fell from 89% to 81%.
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.