Serving 443 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Benson Hill Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 443 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Benson Hill Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Benson Hill Elementary School's student population of 443 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
443 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Benson Hill Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,052 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Benson Hill Elementary School is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1253 out of 2052 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)45%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)55%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
41%
9%
Hispanic
17%
25%
Black
13%
5%
White
15%
50%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
13%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Benson Hill Elementary School's ranking?
Benson Hill Elementary School is ranked #1253 out of 2,052 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Benson Hill Elementary School often compared to?
Benson Hill Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Carriage Crest Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
How many students attend Benson Hill Elementary School?
443 students attend Benson Hill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Benson Hill Elementary School students are Asian, 17% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 13% of students are Black, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Benson Hill Elementary School?
Benson Hill Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Benson Hill Elementary School offer ?
Benson Hill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Benson Hill Elementary School part of?
Benson Hill Elementary School is part of Renton School District.
School Reviews
5 2/17/2020
I love my daughter's kindergarten teacher. We have only been there a half year, but she is great with communication and support. The right at a school program there is so great. All three of the women that work for them are amazing kind humans.
2 9/18/2014
There are a handful of outstanding teachers. The leadership at this school is unprofessional and the programs suffer for it. The principal is focused on testing but the school scores don't reflect her singular focus.
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