- Enrollment
- 620
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Kiona-Benton City Middle School held near 327 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 18.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 530402000640 · Benton City, WA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
340 enr · 21.3:1 · 82.0% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Kiona-Benton City Elementary (620 students)
Kiona-Benton City Middle School held near 327 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 18.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Kiona-Benton City Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kiona-Benton C
Kiona-Benton City Elementary
620 students
- Kiona-Benton C
Kiona-Benton City High School
435 students
- This school
Kiona-Benton City Middle School
340 students
What this shows Kiona-Benton City Middle School reports 340 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kiona-Benton City Middle School compares
Kiona-Benton City Middle School 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 | 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 methodology
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
$17,704
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
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
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 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
- 435
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~340 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 317 (2022-23) → 327 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.