Serving 340 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Kiona-benton City Primary 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 40-44% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 56%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 340 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44%
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kiona-benton City Primary School's student population of 340 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
340 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Kiona-benton City Primary School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)40-44%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)25-29%
56%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
9%
Hispanic
56%
26%
Black
1%
5%
White
37%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
6%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
n/a
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Kiona-benton City Primary School often compared to?
Kiona-benton City Primary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jefferson Elementary School, White Bluffs Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% WA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% WA state average).
How many students attend Kiona-benton City Primary School?
340 students attend Kiona-benton City Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Kiona-benton City Primary School students are Hispanic, 37% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kiona-benton City Primary School?
Kiona-benton City Primary 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 Primary School offer ?
Kiona-benton City Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kiona-benton City Primary School part of?
Kiona-benton City Primary School is part of Kiona-Benton City School District.
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