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Enrollment
620
Elementary
DISTRICT 465 · STATE 380
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·KIONA-BENTON CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 530402003888
Kiona-Benton City Elementary
913 Horne Drive, Benton City, WA 99320 · (509) 588-2000 · Benton County
GRADES PK–05ELEMENTARY42-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL620 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
15.0:1
41 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 17.2:1 · STATE 17.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
18%
113 students
DISTRICT 15% · STATE 51%
Community
1
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 43 | 7% |
| Kindergarten | 89 | 14% |
| Grade 1 | 105 | 17% |
| Grade 2 | 104 | 17% |
| Grade 3 | 95 | 15% |
| Grade 4 | 95 | 15% |
| Grade 5 | 89 | 14% |
This year's kindergarten class (89) is about the same size as its 5th grade class (89).
Student demographics
54%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 53% · STATE 68% · US 70%
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
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within Kiona-Benton City School District. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Test scores
Smarter Balanced + WCAS 2022-23 . % Met or Exceeded StandardEnglish Language Arts
14.4%
WA avg 49.0%
Math
16.7%
WA avg 39.2%
What this means: On the Smarter Balanced + WCAS, Washington's statewide test, about 14 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 17 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Washington schools, those numbers are about 49 and 39.
Source: Smarter Balanced + WCAS. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
Schools most like Kiona-Benton City Elementary
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kiona-Benton City Elementary this school | 620 | 18.2% | N/A |
| Puesta del Sol Elementary School Bellevue | 494 | 24.3% | 64.0% |
| Sage Crest Elementary Kennewick | 509 | 28.9% | N/A |
| Woodin Elementary Bothell | 469 | 29.4% | 53.1% |
| McDonald International School Seattle | 443 | 6.1% | 86.5% |
| Amon Creek Elementary Richland | 594 | 22.1% | N/A |
Matched among Washington elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Kiona-Benton City Elementary ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Washington | In Benton County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 16.7% | #1,069 of 1,103 | #31 of 33 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 14.4% | #1,087 of 1,102 | #32 of 33 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 620 | #83 of 1,268 | #4 of 36 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 15.0:1 | #338 of 1,085 | #13 of 34 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 54.0% | #666 of 1,088 | #14 of 34 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 18.2% | #1,049 of 1,169 | #35 of 36 |
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.
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 620 | 41.3 | 15.0:1 | 18% (113) |
| 2023-24 | 653 | 42.4 | 15.4:1 | 82% (536) |
| 2022-23 | 658 | 43.8 | 15.0:1 | 78% (516) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Kiona-Benton City Elementary.
About Kiona-Benton City Elementary
The public elementary school Kiona-Benton City Elementary is located in Benton City, Washington. Classes run from pre-K through 5, and the school has 620 students. Against the 380-student average for elementary schools in Washington, enrollment here is 63% higher.
Kiona-Benton City School District counts 3 schools and 1,395 students, including Kiona-Benton City Elementary.
At Kiona-Benton City Elementary, Hispanic students make up 56% of the student body. The next largest groups are 38% White and 5% multiracial. The school's Hispanic share is 30 points above the 26% share among Benton County residents. Pick two students at random and there is a 54% chance they belong to different racial or ethnic groups; that figure is the school's diversity index.
A ratio of 15.0:1 comes from the school's 41.3 full-time-equivalent teachers. That is 2.3 students per teacher below the 17.3:1 average for elementary schools in Washington. Free or reduced-price lunch eligibility was 18% in 2024-25. Compared with the 49% average for public schools in Benton County, the school's rate is lower.
Benton County has these Census figures: the median household income is $89,874, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 33%, and about 8% of people live in poverty. In all, Benton County has 69 public schools and roughly 38,191 students.
Kiona-Benton City Middle School is the closest public school, less than a tenth of a mile away in a straight line. In all, 2 other public schools sit within five miles of Kiona-Benton City Elementary.
Federal records code the school's setting as Rural: Distant.
Questions about school safety, transportation, and start times can be posted here. Reviews and ratings from people who know the school are welcome.
Benton County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
212,905
Census ACS
Median income
$89,874
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
33%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
69
38,191 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Kiona-Benton City School District
- Kiona-Benton City High SchoolHigh · 435 students
- Kiona-Benton City Middle SchoolMiddle · 340 students
Other schools in Benton City
- Kiona-Benton City High SchoolHigh · 435 students
- Kiona-Benton City Middle SchoolMiddle · 340 students
Nearby schools
- Kiona-Benton City Middle School0.0 mi · 340
- Kiona-Benton City High School0.6 mi · 435
- Special Programs5.3 mi · 14
- Leona Libby Middle School5.5 mi · 805
- Desert Sky Elementary5.7 mi · 441
- Tapteal Elementary School6.3 mi · 458
Frequently asked questions
About Kiona-Benton City ElementaryHow many students attend Kiona-Benton City Elementary?
Kiona-Benton City Elementary enrolls approximately 620 students in grades PK-05.
Is Kiona-Benton City Elementary an elementary, middle, or high school?
Kiona-Benton City Elementary is an elementary school covering grades PK-05.
How many teachers does Kiona-Benton City Elementary have?
Kiona-Benton City Elementary employs 41 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.0:1.
What is the student diversity at Kiona-Benton City Elementary?
Student demographics at Kiona-Benton City Elementary are roughly 38% White, 56% Hispanic, 0% Black, 0% Asian, 5% Two or more.
What district is Kiona-Benton City Elementary in?
Kiona-Benton City Elementary is part of Kiona-Benton City School District.
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