- Enrollment
- 507
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Benson, AZ
Benson Digital Learning Center
Federal NCES profile for Benson Digital Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 040021202444
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Benson Digital Learning Center earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Arizona schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Benson · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 41:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 34.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Benson Digital Learning Center has class sizes larger than 99% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Benson Digital Learning Center ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Benson, AZ.
School address
District: Benson Unified School District (79226) · Arizona
NCES ID 040021202444 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Benson Digital Learning Center shrank from 43 students in 2022-23 to 38 in 2023-24 (-11.6%).
Teacher FTE held 1.0 → 1.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-5 students YoY 040021202444 · Benson, AZ High · SMALL · TRAD
41 enr · 41:1 · 34.9% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Benson Primary School (507 students)
Benson Digital Learning Center shrank from 43 students in 2022-23 to 38 in 2023-24 (-11.6%). Teacher FTE held 1.0 → 1.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Benson Digital Learning Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Benson Primary
Benson Primary School
507 students
- Benson High Sc
Benson High School
402 students
- Benson Middle
Benson Middle School
286 students
- Benson Digital 51
Benson Digital Learning Center Online
51 students
- This school 41
Benson Digital Learning Center
41 students
What this shows Benson Digital Learning Center reports 41 students on the CCD universe file.
How Benson Digital Learning Center compares
Benson Digital Learning Center is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 41:1 | ▲ 141% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.9% | ▼ 28% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 41 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
41:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
41
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
41:1
students per teacher
- 141% above state mean
Top 99% in Arizona - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$10,829
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,502
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 53.7%
Hispanic or Latino 41.5%
African American 4.9%
Largest group: White at 53.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.7, Benson Digital Learning Center is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Benson Unified School District (79226) reports $10,829 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Benson Digital Learning Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benson Primary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Benson High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Benson Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Benson Digital Learning Center Online | Similar size | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Benson Digital Learning Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 402
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 286
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 51
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Nationwide high 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 (~41 students)
Frequently asked questions about Benson Digital Learning Center
How many students attend Benson Digital Learning Center?
Benson Digital Learning Center has 41 students enrolled. It is a high school in Benson, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 43 (2022-23) → 38 (2023-24), down 5.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Benson Digital Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Benson Digital Learning Center is 41:1, which is 141% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 161% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Benson Digital Learning Center?
34.9% of students at Benson Digital Learning Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Benson Digital Learning Center?
The largest demographic group at Benson Digital Learning Center is White at 53.7% of enrollment, in Benson, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Benson Digital Learning Center?
Benson Digital Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Benson Digital Learning Center rank among public schools in Benson?
By Resource Investment Index, Benson Digital Learning Center ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Benson, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Benson on the city page.
What other schools are in Benson Unified School District (79226)?
Besides Benson Digital Learning Center, Benson Unified School District (79226) also operates Benson Primary School (507 students), Benson High School (402 students), and Benson Middle School (286 students). See the Benson Unified School District (79226) district page for the complete list.