Benson Hill Elementary School

www.rentonschools.us/bensonhill

477 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Benson Hill Elementary School is a public school located in Renton, Washington, serving students in grades K-5 as part of the Renton School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that focuses on academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of a strong school community. By emphasizing high expectations and personalized instruction, Benson Hill aims to prepare its diverse student body for long-term academic success while ensuring that every child feels a sense of belonging.

Beyond core academic subjects, the school integrates a variety of programs and resources designed to engage students and support their individual needs. The school’s culture is centered on collaboration between staff, families, and the community to create a safe, vibrant atmosphere for learning. For parents and guardians looking for more specific information regarding school policies, upcoming events, or curriculum highlights, the school maintains an active presence through the Renton School District’s official portal at http://www.rentonschools.us/bensonhill.

477

Total Students

30.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

50.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Benson Hill Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	61
Hispanic	112
Black	71
Asian	164
Two or More	60
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	5

Asian
164 (34.5%)
Hispanic
112 (23.6%)
Black
71 (14.9%)
White
61 (12.8%)
Two or More
60 (12.6%)
Pacific Islander
5 (1.1%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Renton School District
Phone:	(425)204-3300
Website:	http://www.rentonschools.us/bensonhill
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	477
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	200
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	39

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 89

Grade 1 75

Grade 2 83

Grade 3 74

Grade 4 63

Grade 5 93