Kiona-benton City Elementary School serves 658 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 658 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kiona-benton City Elementary School's student population of 658 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
658 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Kiona-benton City Elementary School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
9%
Hispanic
11%
26%
Black
2%
5%
White
82%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 08/17/2024
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Kiona-benton City Elementary School?
658 students attend Kiona-benton City Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Kiona-benton City Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kiona-benton City Elementary School?
Kiona-benton City Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Kiona-benton City Elementary School offer ?
Kiona-benton City Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Kiona-benton City Elementary School part of?
Kiona-benton City Elementary School is part of Kiona-Benton City School District.
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