Enrollment
620
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.4:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-18% 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
What stands out at Kiona-Benton City Elementary
Kiona-Benton City Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Benton City, Washington, enrolling 620 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 72.3% of students qualify for free meals, 61% above the Washington average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 620 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 283 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #157.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (56%) and White (38%) (diversity index 54/100).
Its district draws 15.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Kiona-Benton City School District also operates Kiona-Benton City High School (435 students) and Kiona-Benton City Middle School (340 students) alongside Kiona-Benton City Elementary.
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 Kiona-Benton City Elementary compares
Kiona-Benton City Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,704
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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
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.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kiona-Benton City School District, which includes Kiona-Benton City Elementary.
$15,704
Per student
-19%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
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
- 435
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 340
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar other 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 (~620 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.4:1)
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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 public 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 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. See all public schools in Benton City on the city page.
Is Kiona-Benton City Elementary a good school?
Kiona-Benton City Elementary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of 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 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.
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