Kiona-Benton City Elementary

Summary:

Kiona-Benton City Elementary is a pre-kindergarten through 5th grade school in Benton City, Washington, serving a student population of 658. The school is part of the Kiona-Benton City School District, which is ranked 246 out of 247 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Kiona-Benton City Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of White students (82.22%) compared to the state average, and lower percentages of Hispanic (10.94%) and Asian (0.3%) students. The school consistently performs below the state and district averages in standardized test scores, with only 18.73% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 21% proficient or better in Math, compared to state averages of 52.63% and 41.68%, respectively. The school ranks in the bottom 10% of Washington elementary schools for most student subgroups, and has a very high percentage of students (78.42%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage.

In contrast, the nearby Sacajawea Elementary, Orchard Elementary, and White Bluffs Elementary schools in the Richland School District significantly outperform Kiona-Benton City Elementary in academic measures, with much higher percentages of students proficient in English Language Arts and Math. These schools also have higher overall state rankings and serve more diverse student populations.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

913 Horne Drive
Benton City, WA 99320

(509) 588-2000

District: Kiona-Benton City School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1119^th of 1,168 Washington Elementary Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 15.0

Number of students: 658

Racial breakdown:

White:

82.2%

Hispanic:

10.9%

Two or more races:

4.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 78.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Kiona-Benton City Elementary ranks worse than 95.8% of elementary schools in Washington. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 7.57. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (82.2%), Hispanic (10.9%), two or more races (4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 78.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Kiona-Benton City Elementary is 15. (See more...)

Compare Kiona-Benton City Elementary employs 43.8 full-time teachers.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Kiona-Benton City Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Kiona-Benton City Elementary 1119^th of 1168 Washington public elementary schools. (See Kiona-Benton City Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Male students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Kiona-Benton City School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Kiona-Benton City School District 246^th of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Kiona-Benton City Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Kiona-Benton City Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	6.04	1140^th	1169	2.5%
2024	7.57	1119^th	1168	4.2%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Kiona-Benton City Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	14.78	301^st	320	5.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Kiona-Benton City Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	8.67	985^th	1013	2.8%
2024	12.80	964^th	1024	5.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Kiona-Benton City Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	6.40	1074^th	1094	1.8%
2024	8.38	1053^rd	1093	3.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Kiona-Benton City Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	4.81	1088^th	1099	1.0%
2024	7.11	1065^th	1099	3.1%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Kiona-Benton City Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	9.00	633^rd	651	2.8%

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Rank History for White students at Kiona-Benton City Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	1.24	1011^th	1011	0.0%
2024	7.43	986^th	1009	2.3%

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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Kiona-Benton City Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2022	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2023	541	13	2	72	4	0	26	0	658

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Kiona-Benton City Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2023	658	43.8	15.0	78.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Kiona-Benton City Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2023	658	43.8	15.0	78.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

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Year	Completely Immunized	Religious Exemption	Medical Exemption	Conditional	Personal Exemption	Polio	Measles	Mumps	Rubella	Diphtheria	Hepatitis B	Varicella	Pertussis	Tetanus
2023	77.2%	0.0%	1.0%	1.0%	0.0%	84.2%	84.2%	84.2%	84.2%	83.2%	89.1%	80.2%	83.2%	83.2%
2024	88.6%	1.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	90.5%	93.3%	93.3%	93.3%	90.5%	94.3%	90.5%	90.5%	90.5%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Schools Near Kiona-Benton City Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				WCAS Science (2024)		SBAC English Language Arts (2024)				SBAC Math (2024)				% Completely Immunized (2024)	% Polio (2024)	% Measles (2024)	% Mumps (2024)	% Rubella (2024)	% Diphtheria (2024)	% Hepatitis B (2024)	% Varicella (2024)	% Pertussis (2024)	% Tetanus (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	WCAS Science 5th Grade	WCAS Science All Grades	SBAC English Language Arts 3rd Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 4th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 5th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts All Grades	SBAC Math 3rd Grade	SBAC Math 4th Grade	SBAC Math 5th Grade	SBAC Math All Grades	% Completely Immunized KG	% Polio KG	% Measles KG	% Mumps KG	% Rubella KG	% Diphtheria KG	% Hepatitis B KG	% Varicella KG	% Pertussis KG	% Tetanus KG	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Kiona-Benton City Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	913 Horne Drive	Benton City	99320	Benton County	Kiona-Benton City School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(509) 588-2000	658	44	15.0	78.4%	541 (82.2%)	13 (2.0%)	72 (10.9%)	2 (0.3%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (4.0%)	7.6	1119^th of 1168 public elementary schools	4.2%		6	1140^th of 1169 public elementary schools	2.5%	21	21.5	21.5	22.7	22.6	12.6	18.7	28.4	26.2	11.0	21.0	88.6	90.5	93.3	93.3	93.3	90.5	94.3	90.5	90.5	90.5
Desert Sky Elementary	Public	K-5	2100 Sunshine Avenue	West Richland	99353	Benton County	Richland School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(509) 967-6225	408	25	16.3	19.1%	326 (79.9%)	5 (1.2%)	43 (10.5%)	13 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (5.1%)	83.5	182^nd of 1168 public elementary schools	84.4%		87.1	142^nd of 1169 public elementary schools	87.9%	40	82.3	82.3	61.2	70.7	67.7	66.7	67.2	68.0	61.9	65.9	98.6	98.6	100.0	100.0	100.0	98.6	100.0	100.0	98.6	98.6
Tapteal Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	705 N 62nd Ave	West Richland	99353	Benton County	Richland School District	No	No	No	Yes	(509) 967-6350	471	29	16.1	65.2%	263 (55.8%)	2 (0.4%)	174 (36.9%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	3 (0.6%)	25 (5.3%)	42.3	652^nd of 1168 public elementary schools	44.2%		24.8	917^th of 1169 public elementary schools	21.6%	265	56.0	56.0	58.0	34.2	52.0	47.9	54.3	30.5	32.0	39.1	89.3	90.7	94.7	94.7	94.7	89.3	94.7	94.7	89.3	89.3	$14,789	$1,097	$13,692
William Wiley Elementary School	Public	K-5	2820 S Highlands Blvd	West Richland	99353	Benton County	Richland School District	No	No	No	No	(509) 967-6375	527	29	18.1	28.5%	394 (74.8%)	7 (1.3%)	86 (16.3%)	8 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (6.1%)								(n/a)											95.9	97.3	97.3	97.3	97.3	97.3	98.6	97.3	97.3	97.3	$16,059	$865	$15,194
White Bluffs Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1250 Kensington	Richland	99352	Benton County	Richland School District	No	No	No	No	(509) 967-6575	629	34	18.7	26.6%	434 (69.0%)	3 (0.5%)	118 (18.8%)	34 (5.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	39 (6.2%)	82.2	200^th of 1168 public elementary schools	82.9%		84.9	161^st of 1169 public elementary schools	86.2%	39	79.4	79.4	63.2	59.1	73.5	65.2	62.5	70.5	65.4	66.2	97.1	97.1	100.0	100.0	100.0	97.1	99.0	98.1	97.1	97.1	$14,100	$869	$13,231
Marcus Whitman Elementary	Public	K-5	1704 Gray St.	Richland	99352	Benton County	Richland School District	No	No	No	Yes	(509) 967-6300	484	27	17.9	67.1%	301 (62.2%)	6 (1.2%)	139 (28.7%)	5 (1.0%)	5 (1.0%)	1 (0.2%)	27 (5.6%)	68.5	334^th of 1168 public elementary schools	71.4%		52.3	513^th of 1169 public elementary schools	56.1%	179	59.0	59.0	64.4	52.9	70.5	62.2	69.0	65.9	34.6	55.7	96.8	96.8	96.8	96.8	96.8	96.8	96.8	96.8	96.8	96.8	$18,661	$1,575	$17,087
Jason Lee Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1750 McMurray	Richland	99352	Benton County	Richland School District	No	No	No	Yes	(509) 967-6475	504	29	17.3	58.1%	352 (69.8%)	7 (1.4%)	110 (21.8%)	4 (0.8%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (5.8%)	57.8	472^nd of 1168 public elementary schools	59.6%		61.8	407^th of 1169 public elementary schools	65.2%	65	73.1	73.1	42.5	54.0	58.2	51.4	47.5	48.0	50.8	48.6	91.5	93.9	95.1	95.1	95.1	92.7	95.1	92.7	92.7	92.7	$18,403	$1,339	$17,063
Orchard Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1600 Gala Way	Richland	99352	Benton County	Richland School District	No	No	No	No	(509) 967-6175	616	37	16.6	26.3%	410 (66.6%)	12 (1.9%)	88 (14.3%)	67 (10.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.5%)	36 (5.8%)	87.3	138^th of 1168 public elementary schools	88.2%		87.9	133^rd of 1169 public elementary schools	88.6%	5	80.4	80.4	63.7	75.0	80.4	73.1	65.7	68.1	70.3	68.0	96.9	98.0	98.0	98.0	98.0	98.0	96.9	96.9	98.0	98.0	$15,519	$886	$14,633
Lewis & Clark Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	415 Jadwin	Richland	99352	Benton County	Richland School District	No	No	No	Yes	(509) 967-6275	486	30	16.3	67.5%	280 (57.6%)	10 (2.1%)	128 (26.3%)	26 (5.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (8.4%)	74	281^st of 1168 public elementary schools	75.9%		70.3	322^nd of 1169 public elementary schools	72.5%	41	66.3	66.3	63.5	66.7	61.1	63.7	63.5	61.6	50.0	58.5	93.2	93.2	94.5	94.5	94.5	93.2	98.6	94.5	93.2	93.2	$18,207	$1,537	$16,670
Jefferson Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1550 George Washington Way	Richland	99352	Benton County	Richland School District	No	No	No	Yes	(509) 967-6250	414	28	14.9	66.9%	250 (60.4%)	11 (2.7%)	108 (26.1%)	9 (2.2%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (8.2%)	48.2	586^th of 1168 public elementary schools	49.8%		38.7	708^th of 1169 public elementary schools	39.4%	122	57.6	57.6	46.3	48.0	57.8	50.8	50.0	44.0	35.9	43.0	89.1	92.2	93.8	92.2	92.2	92.2	96.9	92.2	92.2	92.2	$20,665	$1,851	$18,814

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In the 2022-23 school year, 658 students attended Kiona-Benton City Elementary.

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Students at Kiona-Benton City Elementary are 82% White, 11% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% African American.

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