Enrollment
477
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Renton, WA
Benson Hill Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Benson Hill Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530723001064
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Benson Hill Elementary School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Washington schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools.
- #11 of 11
- elementary schools in Renton · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.1:1
- large classes for Washington
- 39.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Benson Hill Elementary School has class sizes larger than 73% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Benson Hill Elementary School ranks #11 of 11 elementary schools in Renton, WA.
School address
District: Renton School District · Washington
NCES ID 530723001064 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.1:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.5%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Benson Hill Elementary School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Benson Hill Elementary School
Benson Hill Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Renton, Washington, enrolling 477 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 39.5% lands close to the Washington typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 477 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Among 502 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #462, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Asian (35%) and Hispanic or Latino (24%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 77/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 477 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
14.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Renton's elementary schools, it stands alongside Kennydale Elementary School (511 students): Benson Hill Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (19.1:1 vs 15.5:1).
Renton School District also operates Hazen Senior High School (1,796 students) and Renton Senior High School (1,208 students) alongside Benson Hill Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Benson Hill Elementary School compares
Benson Hill Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.1:1 | ▲ 9% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.5% | ▼ 12% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 477 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.1:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
477
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
39.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.1:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 73% in Washington - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$17,639
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 477 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Asian 34.5%
Hispanic or Latino 23.6%
African American 14.9%
White 12.8%
Two or More 12.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Asian at 34.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 77.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 77.1, Benson Hill Elementary School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Renton School District, which includes Benson Hill Elementary School.
$17,639
Per student
-9%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.7%
State 56.5%
Federal 9.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Benson Hill Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hazen Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Renton Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lindbergh Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Nelsen Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mcknight Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Benson Hill Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,796
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,208
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,201
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 913
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 811
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar elementary schools in Renton
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Kennydale Elementary School
Standard public school
511 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Sartori Elementary School
Standard public school
510 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Talbot Hill Elementary School
Standard public school
445 students 21.2:1 students per teacher
Cascade Elementary School
Standard public school
434 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Maplewood Heights Elementary School
Standard public school
395 students 11.3:1 students per teacher
Renton Park Elementary School
Standard public school
393 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Washington, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~477 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Benson Hill Elementary School
How many students attend Benson Hill Elementary School?
Benson Hill Elementary School has 477 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Renton, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Benson Hill Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Benson Hill Elementary School is 19.1:1, which is 9% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Benson Hill Elementary School?
39.5% of students at Benson Hill Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Benson Hill Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Benson Hill Elementary School is Asian at 34.5% of enrollment, in Renton, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 77.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Benson Hill Elementary School?
Benson Hill Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Benson Hill Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Renton?
By Resource Investment Index, Benson Hill Elementary School ranks #11 of 11 elementary schools in Renton, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Renton on the city page.
Is Benson Hill Elementary School a good school?
Benson Hill Elementary School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Washington schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Renton School District?
Besides Benson Hill Elementary School, Renton School District also operates Hazen Senior High School (1,796 students), Renton Senior High School (1,208 students), and Lindbergh Senior High School (1,201 students). See the Renton School District district page for the complete list.
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