Kiona-Benton City School District

District Overview
Located at 1105 Dale Avenue in Benton City, Washington, the Kiona-Benton City School District operates as an active, traditional public school system serving families within the broader Kennewick-Richland metropolitan area. Set in a distant rural community context, the district manages three operational schools that together deliver a complete educational continuum from prekindergarten through 12th grade. As a non-charter district firmly rooted in its local surroundings, Kiona-Benton provides a cohesive public education framework designed to support students through every key stage of their academic development.

The district currently educates nearly 1,400 students, reflecting a vibrant student body with notable Hispanic and White enrollment. To cultivate an engaging learning environment and support daily operations, Kiona-Benton maintains a robust workforce of approximately 330 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members. This dedicated team includes roughly 167 FTE classroom teachers, 20 FTE instructional aides, and over 146 FTE support personnel. This balanced combination of instructional and operational staff ensures that students across all grade levels benefit from dedicated academic instruction, personalized learning support, and comprehensive institutional resources.
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Total Schools
1,395
Total Students
166.8
Full-Time Teachers
8.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kiona-Benton City School District
Demographic Student Count
White556
Hispanic772
Black5
Asian3
Two or More53
American Indian6
  • Hispanic
    772 (55.3%)
  • White
    556 (39.9%)
  • Two or More
    53 (3.8%)
  • American Indian
    6 (0.4%)
  • Black
    5 (0.4%)
  • Asian
    3 (0.2%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Kiona-Benton City School District
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary1
Middle1
High1
Other2
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:3
Students:1,395*
Teachers (FTE):166.8*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:8.4
Schools in Kiona-Benton City School District
Found 5 Schools