Enrollment
14
Elementary
STATE 380
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·BENGE SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 530045000118
Benge Elementary
2978 E BENGE WINONA RD, BENGE, WA 99105 · (509) 887-2370 · Adams County
GRADES KG–06ELEMENTARY43-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL14 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
7.0:1
2 FTE teachers
STATE 17.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
STATE 51%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 1 | 2 | 14% |
| Grade 2 | 4 | 29% |
| Grade 3 | 4 | 29% |
| Grade 5 | 3 | 21% |
| Grade 6 | 1 | 7% |
Student demographics
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Where Benge Elementary ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Washington | In Adams County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 14 | #1,255 of 1,268 | #7 of 7 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
14
-6 (-30%) vs 2020
+56% since 1990-91, when it was 9
Student : Teacher
7.0:1
was 20.0:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 14 | 2 | 7.0:1 | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 11 | 2 | 5.5:1 | N/A |
| 2022-23 | 5 | 2 | 2.5:1 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 20 | 1 | 20.0:1 | 15% (3) |
| 2017-18 | 12 | 2 | 6.0:1 | 25% (3) |
| 2015-16 | 13 | 1 | 13.0:1 | 0% (0) |
| 2010-11 | 5 | 2 | 2.5:1 | 0% (0) |
| 2000-01 | 10 | 1 | 10.0:1 | N/A |
| 1990-91 | 9 | 2 | 4.5:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Benge Elementary.
Since 2017-18: students up 17% (12 to 14); teachers unchanged (2 to 2).
About Benge Elementary
Benge Elementary is a small elementary school with an address in BENGE, Washington. It enrolled 14 students in kindergarten through 6 for the 2024-25 school year. Enrollment is 96% lower than the average for elementary schools in Washington, which is about 380.
Benge School District is the district for Benge Elementary.
The student body at Benge Elementary is 86% White. Other groups include 14% Hispanic. By comparison, Adams County residents are about 43% White.
Teachers at the school number 2 full-time equivalents, and the ratio is 7.0:1. This ratio sits 10.3 below the 17.3:1 average for elementary schools in Washington.
Federal survey data for Adams County show that the median household income is $66,136, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 16% of adults, and the poverty rate is about 15%. Adams County is home to 17 public schools and about 5,324 public school students.
The school nearest to Benge Elementary is Lacrosse High School, at a distance of about 12.5 miles.
In the federal locale system, Benge Elementary is coded Rural: Remote, for schools in rural territory far from an urban area.
Compared with 2020-21, the school had 6 fewer students in 2024-25. There were fewer students per teacher in 2024-25 (7.0:1) than in 2020-21 (20.0:1).
The discussion area below is open to posts about sports tryouts, band and choir, and theater. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.
Adams County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
20,800
Census ACS
Median income
$66,136
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
16%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
15%
Below federal line
Schools in county
17
5,324 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Nearby schools
- Lacrosse High School12.5 mi · 28
- Lacrosse Elementary School12.5 mi · 33
- Washtucna Elementary/High School14.8 mi · 71
- Endicott/St John Elem and Middle19.4 mi · 83
- Lind-Ritzville High School19.5 mi · 47
- Ritzville High School19.5 mi · 133
Frequently asked questions
About Benge ElementaryHow large is Benge Elementary?
Benge Elementary enrolls approximately 14 students in grades KG-06.
Is Benge Elementary an elementary, middle, or high school?
Benge Elementary is an elementary school covering grades KG-06.
How many teachers does Benge Elementary have?
Benge Elementary employs 2 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 7.0:1.
What is the student diversity at Benge Elementary?
Student demographics at Benge Elementary are roughly 86% White, 14% Hispanic.
Who oversees Benge Elementary?
Benge Elementary is overseen by Benge School District in Adams County.
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