Benge Elementary

Benge School District
2978 E BENGE WINONA RD
BENGE, WA 99105
5 Students
Elementary School K - 6th
School Overview
Benge Elementary is a very small, rural public school located in the unincorporated community of Benge, Washington, within the Adams County area. As part of the Washtucna School District, the school serves a highly localized population of students, often operating as a multi-grade learning environment due to its limited enrollment. Its location in a remote agricultural region defines much of its character, functioning as a vital community hub for the few families residing in this sparsely populated part of the state.

Because of its unique size and setting, Benge Elementary typically focuses on individualized instruction and a close-knit classroom atmosphere that larger urban or suburban schools cannot replicate. While it offers the foundational curriculum required by Washington state standards, the school is notable for its historical resilience and its role in maintaining educational access for students in a remote rural landscape. Families choosing this school generally benefit from a low student-to-teacher ratio and a quiet, tight-knit academic environment.
5
Total Students
2.0
Full-Time Teachers
2.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    5 (100.0 %)
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: Benge School District
Phone: (509)887-2370
Grade Range: K - 6th
Total Students: 5
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 2.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 2.5
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch: N/A

* 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 2
Grade 1 3
Gender Ratio