Enrollment
340
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Benton City, WA
Kiona-Benton City Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Kiona-Benton City Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 530402000640
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kiona-Benton City Middle School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Washington schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Benton City · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.3:1
- large classes for Washington
- 82.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Kiona-Benton City Middle School has class sizes larger than 85% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kiona-Benton City Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Benton City, WA.
School address
District: Kiona-Benton City School District · Washington
NCES ID 530402000640 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.3:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
82.0%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+82% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kiona-Benton City Middle School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kiona-Benton City Middle School
Kiona-Benton City Middle School is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Benton City, Washington, enrolling 340 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 21.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 82.0% of students qualify for free meals, 82% above the Washington average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 340 students, its enrollment sits close to the Washington median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Among 184 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #166, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (58%) and White (39%) (diversity index 51/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 340 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
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 Elementary (620 students) and Kiona-Benton City High School (435 students) alongside Kiona-Benton City Middle 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 Kiona-Benton City Middle School compares
Kiona-Benton City Middle 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 | 21.3:1 | ▲ 21% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.0% | ▲ 82% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 340 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.3:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
340
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
82.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 82% 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
21.3:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 85% in Washington - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
33.2%
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
$15,704
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.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 340 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 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
Hispanic or Latino 58.2%
White 38.5%
Two or More 2.4%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 58.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.2, Kiona-Benton City Middle School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kiona-Benton City School District, which includes Kiona-Benton City Middle School.
$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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kiona-Benton City Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kiona-Benton City High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kiona-Benton City Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 620
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 435
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar middle 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 (~340 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Kiona-Benton City Middle School
How many students attend Kiona-Benton City Middle School?
Kiona-Benton City Middle School has 340 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Benton City, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kiona-Benton City Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kiona-Benton City Middle School is 21.3:1, which is 21% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 36% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kiona-Benton City Middle School?
82.0% of students at Kiona-Benton City Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kiona-Benton City Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Kiona-Benton City Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 58.2% of enrollment, in Benton City, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kiona-Benton City Middle School?
Kiona-Benton City Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical 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 Kiona-Benton City Middle School rank among public schools in Benton City?
By Resource Investment Index, Kiona-Benton City Middle School ranks #3 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 Middle School a good school?
Kiona-Benton City Middle School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% 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 Middle School, Kiona-Benton City School District also operates Kiona-Benton City Elementary (620 students) and Kiona-Benton City High School (435 students). See the Kiona-Benton City School District district page for the complete list.
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