- Enrollment
- 402
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Benson, AZ
Benson Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Benson Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040021200060
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Benson Primary School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Benson · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.9:1
- students per teacher
- 43.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Benson Primary School has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Benson Primary School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Benson, AZ.
School address
District: Benson Unified School District (79226) · Arizona
NCES ID 040021200060 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-45 students YoY
Benson Primary School shrank from 560 students in 2022-23 to 515 in 2023-24 (-8.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 30.0 → 27.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-45 students YoY 040021200060 · Benson, AZ Other · MID · TRAD
507 enr · 16.9:1 · 43.9% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Benson High School (402 students)
Benson Primary School shrank from 560 students in 2022-23 to 515 in 2023-24 (-8.0%). Teacher FTE lost 30.0 → 27.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Benson Primary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
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
- Benson Digital 41
Benson Digital Learning Center
41 students
What this shows Benson Primary School reports 507 students on the CCD universe file.
How Benson Primary School compares
Benson Primary School 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 | 16.9:1 | ▼ 1% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.9% | ▼ 9% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 507 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
507
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 53% in Arizona - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
47.7%
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
1
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 61.1%
Hispanic or Latino 30.6%
Two or More 4.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.6%
African American 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 61.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.1, Benson Primary 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 Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benson High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Benson Middle School | Smaller | Similar 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 Primary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 286
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 51
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 41
- Students per teacher
- 41:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
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 (~507 students)
Frequently asked questions about Benson Primary School
How many students attend Benson Primary School?
Benson Primary School has 507 students enrolled. It is a public school in Benson, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 560 (2022-23) → 515 (2023-24), down 45.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Benson Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Benson Primary School is 16.9:1, which is 1% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 8% 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 Primary School?
43.9% of students at Benson Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Benson Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Benson Primary School is White at 61.1% of enrollment, in Benson, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Benson Primary School?
Benson Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (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 Primary School rank among public schools in Benson?
By Resource Investment Index, Benson Primary School ranks #4 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 Primary School, Benson Unified School District (79226) also operates Benson High School (402 students), Benson Middle School (286 students), and Benson Digital Learning Center Online (51 students). See the Benson Unified School District (79226) district page for the complete list.