- Enrollment
- 435
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Benton City, WA
Kiona-Benton City Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Kiona-Benton City Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530402003888
👥 S:T ratio 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kiona-Benton City Elementary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Washington schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Benton City · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- small classes for Washington
- 72.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Kiona-Benton City Elementary has class sizes smaller than 73% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kiona-Benton City Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Benton City, WA.
School address
District: Kiona-Benton City School District · Washington
NCES ID 530402003888 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Kiona-Benton City Elementary held near 653 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 43.8 → 42.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 530402003888 · Benton City, WA Other · MID · TRAD
620 enr · 14.4:1 · 72.3% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Kiona-Benton City High School (435 students)
Kiona-Benton City Elementary held near 653 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 43.8 → 42.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Kiona-Benton City Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Kiona-Benton City Elementary
620 students
- Kiona-Benton C
Kiona-Benton City High School
435 students
- Kiona-Benton C
Kiona-Benton City Middle School
340 students
What this shows Kiona-Benton City Elementary reports 620 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kiona-Benton City Elementary compares
Kiona-Benton City Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.4:1 | ▼ 18% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.3% | ▲ 61% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 620 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
620
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% above the Washington average of 45.0%
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
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 27% in Washington - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$17,704
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 55.6%
White 38.4%
Two or More 5.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 55.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.1, Kiona-Benton City Elementary is about as mixed as the Washington school average of 53.3.
District finance for Kiona-Benton City School District reports $17,704 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kiona-Benton City Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kiona-Benton City High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kiona-Benton City Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kiona-Benton City Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 340
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~620 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kiona-Benton City Elementary
How many students attend Kiona-Benton City Elementary?
Kiona-Benton City Elementary has 620 students enrolled. It is a public school in Benton City, WA. CCD year-over-year: 658 (2022-23) → 653 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kiona-Benton City Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Kiona-Benton City Elementary is 14.4:1, which is 18% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 8% 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 Kiona-Benton City Elementary?
72.3% of students at Kiona-Benton City Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kiona-Benton City Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Kiona-Benton City Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 55.6% of enrollment, in Benton City, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kiona-Benton City Elementary?
Kiona-Benton City Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Kiona-Benton City Elementary rank among public schools in Benton City?
By Resource Investment Index, Kiona-Benton City Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Benton City, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Kiona-Benton City School District?
Besides Kiona-Benton City Elementary, Kiona-Benton City School District also operates Kiona-Benton City High School (435 students) and Kiona-Benton City Middle School (340 students). See the Kiona-Benton City School District district page for the complete list.