Enrollment
620
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 530402003888
Kiona-Benton City Elementary — Benton City, WA
Federal NCES profile for Kiona-Benton City Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 39/100.
👥 Class size 39
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Kiona-Benton City School District · Washington
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.3:1
vs 17.8:1 Washington avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
72.3%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+61% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kiona-Benton City Elementary compares with Washington and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Kiona-Benton City Elementary reports 620 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 43.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 14% below the Washington state mean of 17.8:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 4% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 72.3% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 61% above the Washington average and 40% above the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Kiona-Benton City School District spends $16,656 per pupil district-wide, below the Washington average of $23,175 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 10.0% from local sources (property taxes), 74.2% from the state, and 15.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (F), calculated from 1 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Kiona-Benton City Elementary compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Washington state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.3:1 | ▼ 14% | 17.8:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.3% | ▲ 61% | 45.0% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 620 | top 81% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
72.3%
free-lunch eligible
— 61% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
— 14% below state mean
Top 35% in Washington — lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$16,656
per pupil, district-wide
— below Washington avg of $23,175
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Overview
Enrollment 620 Top 81% in Washington — larger than 19% of 2,465 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 43.0
Students per teacher 15.3:1 -14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 72.3% +61% vs state
NCES ID 530402003888
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.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kiona-Benton City School District, which includes Kiona-Benton City Elementary.
$16,656
Per student
-28%
vs Washington
Avg $23,175
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 10.0%
State 74.2%
Federal 15.8%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 435
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Enrollment
- 340
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
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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 other school in Benton City, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kiona-Benton City Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Kiona-Benton City Elementary is 15.3:1, which is 14% lower than the Washington average of 17.8:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. 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%. The school serves a diverse student body in Benton City, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kiona-Benton City Elementary?
Kiona-Benton City Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (F) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.