Enrollment
51
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Benson, AZ
Benson Digital Learning Center Online
Federal NCES profile for Benson Digital Learning Center Online, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040021203232
🌟 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 Online earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Benson · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 51
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Benson Digital Learning Center Online ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Benson, AZ.
School address
District: Benson Unified School District (79226) · Arizona
NCES ID 040021203232 Verify on NCES CCD record →
What stands out at Benson Digital Learning Center Online
Benson Digital Learning Center Online is a small combined-grade school in Benson, Arizona, enrolling 51 students.
Enrollment of 51 puts it in the smaller third of Arizona schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Its student body is led by White (77%) and Hispanic or Latino (16%) (diversity index 39/100).
The surrounding Benson Unified School District (79226) spends $10,529 per pupil, 20% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 18.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Benson Unified School District (79226) also operates Benson Primary School (507 students) and Benson High School (402 students) alongside Benson Digital Learning Center Online.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Benson Digital Learning Center Online compares
Benson Digital Learning Center Online on the metrics families compare, against Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment | 51 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
51
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Funding equity
$10,529
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,145
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
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 76.5%
Hispanic or Latino 15.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.9%
Two or More 3.9%
Largest group: White at 76.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.7, Benson Digital Learning Center Online is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Benson Unified School District (79226), which includes Benson Digital Learning Center Online.
$10,529
Per student
-20%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-37%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.6%
State 45.7%
Federal 18.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Benson Digital Learning Center Online Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benson Primary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Benson High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Benson Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Benson Digital Learning Center | Similar size | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Benson Digital Learning Center Online's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 507
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- 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
- 41
- Students per teacher
- 41:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arizona, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Benson Digital Learning Center Online
How many students attend Benson Digital Learning Center Online?
Benson Digital Learning Center Online has 51 students enrolled. It is a public school in Benson, AZ.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Benson Digital Learning Center Online?
The largest demographic group at Benson Digital Learning Center Online is White at 76.5% of enrollment, in Benson, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Benson Digital Learning Center Online?
Benson Digital Learning Center Online has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. 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 Online rank among public schools in Benson?
By Resource Investment Index, Benson Digital Learning Center Online ranks #2 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.
Is Benson Digital Learning Center Online a good school?
Benson Digital Learning Center Online earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Benson Unified School District (79226)?
Besides Benson Digital Learning Center Online, 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.
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