Enrollment
534
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 480143814166 Charter school
Basis Benbrook — Benbrook, TX
Federal NCES profile for Basis Benbrook, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 40/100.
👥 Class size 40
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Basis Texas · Texas
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 14.6:1 Texas avg
+3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Basis Benbrook compares with Texas and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Basis Benbrook reports 534 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 22.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 3% above the Texas state mean of 14.6:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 6% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
On the finance side, the surrounding Basis Texas spends $9,186 per pupil district-wide, below the Texas average of $17,150 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 15.9% from local sources (property taxes), 77.3% from the state, and 6.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (D), calculated from 1 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Basis Benbrook compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Texas state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 534 | top 55% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
— 3% above state mean
Top 57% in Texas — lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$9,186
per pupil, district-wide
— below Texas avg of $17,150
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Overview
Enrollment 534 Top 55% in Texas — larger than 45% of 9,061 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 22.0
Students per teacher 15:1 +3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 480143814166
Student demographics
White 39.9%
Hispanic or Latino 27.0%
Two or More 24.5%
African American 4.5%
Asian 3.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 39.9% of enrollment.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Basis Texas, which includes Basis Benbrook.
$9,186
Per student
-46%
vs Texas
Avg $17,150
-53%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 15.9%
State 77.3%
Federal 6.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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- Enrollment
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- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
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- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
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- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Enrollment
- 780
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Enrollment
- 605
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
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Frequently asked questions about Basis Benbrook
How many students attend Basis Benbrook?
Basis Benbrook has 534 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in BENBROOK, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Basis Benbrook?
The student-teacher ratio at Basis Benbrook is 15:1, which is 3% higher than the Texas average of 14.6:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Basis Benbrook?
The largest demographic group at Basis Benbrook is White at 39.9%. The school serves a diverse student body in BENBROOK, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Basis Benbrook?
Basis Benbrook has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (D) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.