- Enrollment
- 2,127
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fort Worth, TX
Benbrook Middle/High School
Federal NCES profile for Benbrook Middle/High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481970012309
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Benbrook Middle/High School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #29 of 157
- schools in Fort Worth · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 45.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Benbrook Middle/High School has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Benbrook Middle/High School ranks #29 of 157 schools in Fort Worth, TX.
School address
District: Fort Worth Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481970012309 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Benbrook Middle/High School held near 1,490 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 101.0 → 92.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 481970012309 · Fort Worth, TX Other · MID · TRAD
1,478 enr · 14.6:1 · 45.7% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Paschal H S (2,127 students)
Benbrook Middle/High School held near 1,490 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 101.0 → 92.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Benbrook Middle/High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Paschal H S
Paschal H S
2,127 students
- Trimble Techni
Trimble Technical H S
1,924 students
- Arlington Heig
Arlington Heights H S
1,898 students
- South Hills H
South Hills H S
1,846 students
- North Side H S
North Side H S
1,676 students
- This school
Benbrook Middle/High School
1,478 students
What this shows Benbrook Middle/High School reports 1,478 students on the CCD universe file.
How Benbrook Middle/High School compares
Benbrook Middle/High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.6:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.7% | ▼ 26% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,478 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,478
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 55% in Texas - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,690
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
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 246 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
227
in-school suspensions + 36 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 50.5%
Hispanic or Latino 36.6%
African American 6.6%
Two or More 4.7%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 50.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.4, Benbrook Middle/High School is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 17
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fort Worth Isd reports $13,690 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Benbrook Middle/High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paschal H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Trimble Technical H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Arlington Heights H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Hills H S | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Side H S | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Benbrook Middle/High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,924
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,898
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,846
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,676
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~1,478 students)
Frequently asked questions about Benbrook Middle/High School
How many students attend Benbrook Middle/High School?
Benbrook Middle/High School has 1,478 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fort Worth, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,487 (2022-23) → 1,490 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Benbrook Middle/High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Benbrook Middle/High School is 14.6:1, which is 1% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Benbrook Middle/High School?
45.7% of students at Benbrook Middle/High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Benbrook Middle/High School?
The largest demographic group at Benbrook Middle/High School is White at 50.5% of enrollment, in Fort Worth, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Benbrook Middle/High School?
Benbrook Middle/High School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Benbrook Middle/High School rank among schools in Fort Worth?
By Resource Investment Index, Benbrook Middle/High School ranks #29 of 157 schools in Fort Worth, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Fort Worth on the city page.
What other schools are in Fort Worth Isd?
Besides Benbrook Middle/High School, Fort Worth Isd also operates Paschal H S (2,127 students), Trimble Technical H S (1,924 students), and Arlington Heights H S (1,898 students). See the Fort Worth Isd district page for the complete list.