Benton Elem

www.usd259.org

290 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Benton Elementary School, located in Wichita, Kansas, is a public school serving students as part of the Wichita Public Schools (USD 259) district. The school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive educational foundation, focusing on academic growth, social development, and the cultivation of essential learning skills within a supportive community environment. As part of the largest school district in the state, Benton Elementary utilizes the district’s standardized curriculum, which emphasizes core subjects such as reading, mathematics, and science, while striving to meet the diverse needs of its student population.

The school operates with a commitment to fostering a collaborative partnership between staff, students, and families. By prioritizing a safe and engaging atmosphere, Benton Elementary seeks to prepare its students for middle school success by encouraging critical thinking and positive character development. For families seeking more detailed information regarding current academic programs, school calendars, or administrative contact details, the official district website at [www.usd259.org](http://www.usd259.org) serves as the primary resource for updates and specific school-level documentation.

290

Total Students

22.6

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

66.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Benton Elem
Demographic	Student Count
White	160
Hispanic	59
Black	30
Asian	5
Two or More	32
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

White
160 (55.2 %)
Hispanic
59 (20.3 %)
Two or More
32 (11.0 %)
Black
30 (10.3 %)
Asian
5 (1.7 %)
American Indian
3 (1.0 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

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:	No
District:	Wichita
Phone:	(316)973-3300
Website:	http://www.usd259.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	290
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	171
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	22

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 26

Kindergarten 55

Grade 1 42

Grade 2 49

Grade 3 37

Grade 4 42

Grade 5 39

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Benton Elem
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	26
Kindergarten	55
Grade 1	42
Grade 2	49
Grade 3	37
Grade 4	42
Grade 5	39

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Benton Elem
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	150	51.7%
Male	140	48.3%

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