- Enrollment
- 507
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Benson, AZ
Benson Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Benson Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 040021201120
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Benson Middle School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Benson · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.9:1
- students per teacher
- 44.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Benson Middle School has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Benson Middle School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Benson, AZ.
School address
District: Benson Unified School District (79226) · Arizona
NCES ID 040021201120 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Benson Middle School held near 285 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 18.5 → 15.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 040021201120 · Benson, AZ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
286 enr · 15.9:1 · 44.7% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Benson Primary School (507 students)
Benson Middle School held near 285 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 18.5 → 15.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Benson Middle School 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
- This school
Benson Middle School
286 students
- Benson Digital 51
Benson Digital Learning Center Online
51 students
- Benson Digital 41
Benson Digital Learning Center
41 students
What this shows Benson Middle School reports 286 students on the CCD universe file.
How Benson Middle School compares
Benson Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.9:1 | ▼ 6% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.7% | ▼ 7% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 286 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
286
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 44% in Arizona - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
51.7%
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
$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
9
in-school suspensions + 34 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 53.1%
Hispanic or Latino 38.8%
Two or More 4.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.7%
African American 1.4%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 53.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.5, Benson Middle School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benson Primary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Benson High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Benson Digital Learning Center Online | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Benson Digital Learning Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Benson Middle School'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
- 51
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 41
- Students per teacher
- 41:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~286 students)
Frequently asked questions about Benson Middle School
How many students attend Benson Middle School?
Benson Middle School has 286 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Benson, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 295 (2022-23) → 285 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Benson Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Benson Middle School is 15.9:1, which is 6% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 1% higher 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 Benson Middle School?
44.7% of students at Benson Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Benson Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Benson Middle School is White at 53.1% of enrollment, in Benson, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Benson Middle School?
Benson Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Benson Middle School rank among public schools in Benson?
By Resource Investment Index, Benson Middle School ranks #3 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 Middle School, Benson Unified School District (79226) also operates Benson Primary School (507 students), Benson High School (402 students), and Benson Digital Learning Center Online (51 students). See the Benson Unified School District (79226) district page for the complete list.