- Enrollment
- 2,435
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wichita, KS
Benton Elem
Federal NCES profile for Benton Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 201299000253
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Benton Elem earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kansas schools.
- #28 of 61
- schools in Wichita · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.4:1
- students per teacher
- 66.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Benton Elem has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Benton Elem ranks #28 of 61 schools in Wichita, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Benton Elem held near 293 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 22.6 → 22.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 201299000253 · Wichita, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
273 enr · 12.4:1 · 66.6% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: East High (2,435 students)
Benton Elem held near 293 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE held 22.6 → 22.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Benton Elem in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East High
East High
2,435 students
- Southeast High
Southeast High
2,066 students
- North High
North High
2,041 students
- South High
South High
1,662 students
- Heights High
Heights High
1,505 students
- This school 273
Benton Elem
273 students
What this shows Benton Elem reports 273 students on the CCD universe file.
How Benton Elem compares
Benton Elem held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.4:1 | ▼ 10% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.6% | ▲ 56% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 273 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
273
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% above the Kansas average of 42.7%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 36% in Kansas - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
31.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,549
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,788
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 52.7%
Hispanic or Latino 23.4%
Two or More 12.1%
African American 9.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.1%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 52.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.4, Benton Elem is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wichita reports $15,549 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Benton Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southeast High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Heights High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Benton Elem's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,066
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 2,041
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,662
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,505
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar other schools in Wichita
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Woodman Elem
Standard public school
612 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Cloud Elem
Standard public school
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Colvin Elem
Standard public school
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Education Imagine Academy
Standard public school
566 students 29.8:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~273 students)
Frequently asked questions about Benton Elem
How many students attend Benton Elem?
Benton Elem has 273 students enrolled. It is a public school in Wichita, KS. CCD year-over-year: 290 (2022-23) → 293 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Benton Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Benton Elem is 12.4:1, which is 10% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 21% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Benton Elem?
66.6% of students at Benton Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Benton Elem?
The largest demographic group at Benton Elem is White at 52.7% of enrollment, in Wichita, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Benton Elem?
Benton Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Benton Elem rank among schools in Wichita?
By Resource Investment Index, Benton Elem ranks #28 of 61 schools in Wichita, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Wichita on the city page.
What other schools are in Wichita?
Besides Benton Elem, Wichita also operates East High (2,435 students), Southeast High (2,066 students), and North High (2,041 students). See the Wichita district page for the complete list.