- Enrollment
- 3,922
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Klein, TX
Benfer El
Federal NCES profile for Benfer El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482574002896
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Benfer El earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #10 of 13
- schools in Klein · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 60.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Benfer El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Benfer El ranks #10 of 13 schools in Klein, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Benfer El held near 777 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 51.4 → 51.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 482574002896 · Klein, TX Other · MID · TRAD
683 enr · 13.4:1 · 60.8% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Klein Cain H S (3,922 students)
Benfer El held near 777 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 51.4 → 51.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Benfer El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Klein Cain H S
Klein Cain H S
3,922 students
- Klein Oak H S
Klein Oak H S
3,766 students
- Klein Forest H
Klein Forest H S
3,418 students
- Klein H S
Klein H S
3,366 students
- Klein Collins
Klein Collins H S
3,360 students
- This school 683
Benfer El
683 students
What this shows Benfer El reports 683 students on the CCD universe file.
How Benfer El compares
Benfer El 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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 9% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.8% | ▼ 2% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 683 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
683
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% 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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 39% in Texas - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,719
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 683 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 46.1%
African American 24.0%
White 18.2%
Two or More 6.9%
Asian 4.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 46.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.0, Benfer El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Klein Isd reports $10,719 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Benfer El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Klein Cain H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Klein Oak H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Klein Forest H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Klein H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Klein Collins H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Benfer El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,766
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 3,418
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 3,366
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 3,360
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~683 students)
Frequently asked questions about Benfer El
How many students attend Benfer El?
Benfer El has 683 students enrolled. It is a public school in Klein, TX. CCD year-over-year: 795 (2022-23) → 777 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Benfer El?
The student-teacher ratio at Benfer El is 13.4:1, which is 9% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 15% 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 Benfer El?
60.8% of students at Benfer El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Benfer El?
The largest demographic group at Benfer El is Hispanic or Latino at 46.1% of enrollment, in Klein, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Benfer El?
Benfer El has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Benfer El rank among schools in Klein?
By Resource Investment Index, Benfer El ranks #10 of 13 schools in Klein, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Klein on the city page.
What other schools are in Klein Isd?
Besides Benfer El, Klein Isd also operates Klein Cain H S (3,922 students), Klein Oak H S (3,766 students), and Klein Forest H S (3,418 students). See the Klein Isd district page for the complete list.