- Enrollment
- 3,004
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · El Paso, TX
Benito Martinez El
Federal NCES profile for Benito Martinez El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 484071021238
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 6
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Benito Martinez El earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #97 of 129
- schools in El Paso · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 76.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Benito Martinez El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Benito Martinez El ranks #97 of 129 schools in El Paso, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Benito Martinez El shrank from 497 students in 2022-23 to 472 in 2023-24 (-5.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 33.0 → 25.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-25 students YoY 484071021238 · El Paso, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
470 enr · 14.2:1 · 76.3% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Eastlake H S (3,004 students)
Benito Martinez El shrank from 497 students in 2022-23 to 472 in 2023-24 (-5.0%). Teacher FTE lost 33.0 → 25.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Benito Martinez El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Eastlake H S
Eastlake H S
3,004 students
- Pebble Hills H
Pebble Hills H S
2,952 students
- Socorro H S
Socorro H S
2,579 students
- Montwood H S
Montwood H S
2,499 students
- El Dorado H S
El Dorado H S
2,109 students
- This school 470
Benito Martinez El
470 students
What this shows Benito Martinez El reports 470 students on the CCD universe file.
How Benito Martinez El compares
Benito Martinez 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 | 14.2:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.3% | ▲ 23% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 470 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
470
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 50% in Texas - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
35.5%
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
$11,574
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 470 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 93.2%
White 4.3%
African American 1.5%
Two or More 0.9%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 93.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.9, Benito Martinez El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Socorro Isd reports $11,574 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Benito Martinez El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastlake H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pebble Hills H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Socorro H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Montwood H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| El Dorado H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Benito Martinez El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,952
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 2,579
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,499
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2,109
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~470 students)
Frequently asked questions about Benito Martinez El
How many students attend Benito Martinez El?
Benito Martinez El has 470 students enrolled. It is a public school in El Paso, TX. CCD year-over-year: 497 (2022-23) → 472 (2023-24), down 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Benito Martinez El?
The student-teacher ratio at Benito Martinez El is 14.2:1, which is 3% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 10% 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 Benito Martinez El?
76.3% of students at Benito Martinez El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Benito Martinez El?
The largest demographic group at Benito Martinez El is Hispanic or Latino at 93.2% of enrollment, in El Paso, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Benito Martinez El?
Benito Martinez El has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Benito Martinez El rank among schools in El Paso?
By Resource Investment Index, Benito Martinez El ranks #97 of 129 schools in El Paso, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in El Paso on the city page.
What other schools are in Socorro Isd?
Besides Benito Martinez El, Socorro Isd also operates Eastlake H S (3,004 students), Pebble Hills H S (2,952 students), and Socorro H S (2,579 students). See the Socorro Isd district page for the complete list.