- Enrollment
- 479
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cameron, TX
Ben Milam El
Federal NCES profile for Ben Milam El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481264007074
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ben Milam El earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Cameron · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 73.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Ben Milam El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ben Milam El ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Cameron, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Ben Milam El shrank from 421 students in 2022-23 to 395 in 2023-24 (-6.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 26.5 → 26.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-26 students YoY 481264007074 · Cameron, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
396 enr · 15.2:1 · 73.4% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Cameron Yoe H S (479 students)
Ben Milam El shrank from 421 students in 2022-23 to 395 in 2023-24 (-6.2%). Teacher FTE lost 26.5 → 26.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Ben Milam El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cameron Yoe H
Cameron Yoe H S
479 students
- This school
Ben Milam El
396 students
- Cameron El
Cameron El
308 students
- Cameron Middle
Cameron Middle
305 students
What this shows Ben Milam El reports 396 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ben Milam El compares
Ben Milam El is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.4% | ▲ 19% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 396 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
396
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 62% in Texas - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,407
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 396 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 51.5%
White 29.8%
African American 13.9%
Two or More 4.3%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 51.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.5, Ben Milam El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cameron Isd reports $12,407 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ben Milam El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Yoe H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cameron El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cameron Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ben Milam El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 308
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 305
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~396 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ben Milam El
How many students attend Ben Milam El?
Ben Milam El has 396 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cameron, TX. CCD year-over-year: 421 (2022-23) → 395 (2023-24), down 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ben Milam El?
The student-teacher ratio at Ben Milam El is 15.2:1, which is 3% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ben Milam El?
73.4% of students at Ben Milam El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ben Milam El?
The largest demographic group at Ben Milam El is Hispanic or Latino at 51.5% of enrollment, in Cameron, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ben Milam El?
Ben Milam El has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ben Milam El rank among public schools in Cameron?
By Resource Investment Index, Ben Milam El ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Cameron, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Cameron Isd?
Besides Ben Milam El, Cameron Isd also operates Cameron Yoe H S (479 students), Cameron El (308 students), and Cameron Middle (305 students). See the Cameron Isd district page for the complete list.