Benfer Elementary

Klein, Texas—Welcome to Benfer Elementary, home of the Bobcats and a joyful, high-expectation Klein ISD community where every child is known by name, strengths, and needs. Located at 18027-B Kuykendahl Road, Klein, TX 77379, Benfer serves Pre-K–5th grade with school hours 8:05 a.m.–3:25 p.m. and a friendly front office at (832) 484-6000. Principal: Ms. Ashley Johnson.

Why Families Choose Benfer
Our vision is clear and powerful: Our Benfer community will reach every child and develop every mind through connections and collaboration to strive for success every day. Benfer students grow academically and socially through individualized goal setting and a continuous focus on character education. These everyday habits that build confidence, kindness, and leadership. Walk our halls and you’ll see smiles, clear routines, and teachers who celebrate effort as much as achievement.

How We Teach—and Why It Works
Benfer teachers deliver high-quality instruction using digital personalized pathways, peer collaboration, and extension lessons when content is mastered. This blended learning model allows us to know students by name, strength, and need and tailor opportunities to meet each child right where they are. As kids track their progress and talk about what success looks like, daily progress turns into long-term achievement. 

Character at the Core
Klein ISD’s Whole Student Character Development guides our approach so children “level up” in academics and character. The TEKS and the district Profile of a Learner keep classrooms rigorous and relevant, while our school counselor partners with families to support academic, personal, and career development. At Benfer, we value our PAWS expectations: positive attitude, accountability, willingness to grow, and success. Our mission is that bobcats will use these attributes to serve their community, become a lifelong learner, and grow into their purpose throughout their time at Benfer Elementary.

Triple AAA Experience
As a proud Klein ISD Triple AAA campus, students participate in music, art, and physical education. Students create, perform, move, and build healthy habits alongside core academics. Showcases, concerts, competitions and campus traditions give students frequent chances to shine.

Clubs and Leadership That Spark Joy
There’s a place for every passion at Benfer: 5th Grade Strings, Benfer Beats, Choir, Coding Club, Destination Imagination, Girls First, Leadership Academy, Life League, and Name That Book. Whether your child loves to build, perform, read, serve, or lead, they’ll find a welcoming team and a caring adult to coach them forward.

Partners in Every Child’s Success
Families plug in through the Parent/Teacher Organization, Parent University, Watch D.O.G.S., Lunch Helpers, and Classroom Reader opportunities. There are plenty of ways to make an immediate difference.

Plan Your Visit
Come see Bobcat pride in action—tour classrooms, meet our team, and experience the caring culture that helps children enter with a promise and exit with a purpose. Welcome to Benfer Elementary where our bobcats strive for success every day!

Parent University

We believe families are powerful partners in every child’s success. Parent University is a free program for parents and caregivers. Through interactive sessions hosted on campus, at district events, and virtually families gain practical tools to support learning at home, stay informed, and connect with trusted staff. Topics range from helping with homework to building healthy routines to navigating digital safety, all aligned to each school’s academic goals.

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