Benson Hill Elementary School vs Impact | Black River Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Benson Hill Elementary School
Renton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
477 students
Impact | Black River Elementary
Renton · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
209 students
| Measure | Benson Hill Elementary School Renton, Washington | Impact | Black River Elementary Renton, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #671 of 1,154 | #848 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #23085 of 50,301 | #29136 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 477 | 209 |
| Enrollment | 477 | 209 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.1% | 62.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | – |
| Math proficiency | 45% | – |
| city | Renton | Renton |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Benson Hill Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.9 vs 44.2).
- •Benson Hill Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.1% vs 62.7%).
- •Benson Hill Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 16.1).
- •Benson Hill Elementary School is the larger school with 477 students compared with 209.
- •Benson Hill Elementary School is a public school while Impact | Black River Elementary is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Benson Hill Elementary School better than Impact | Black River Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Benson Hill Elementary School ranks higher (52.9 vs 44.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Benson Hill Elementary School and Impact | Black River Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Renton and Renton in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Benson Hill Elementary School: 477. Impact | Black River Elementary: 209. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Benson Hill Elementary School and Impact | Black River Elementary rank in Washington?
Benson Hill Elementary School is 671st of 1,154 and Impact | Black River Elementary is 848th of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).