- Enrollment
- 564
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Oxford, IN
Benton Central Jr-Sr High School
Federal NCES profile for Benton Central Jr-Sr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180048000097
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Benton Central Jr-Sr High School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Indiana schools.
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 41.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 792
- students enrolled
Benton Central Jr-Sr High School has class sizes smaller than 80% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Benton Community School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180048000097 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Benton Central Jr-Sr High School held near 790 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 61.3 → 60.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 180048000097 · Oxford, IN Other · MID · TRAD
792 enr · 13:1 · 41.1% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Prairie Crossing Elementary School (564 students)
Benton Central Jr-Sr High School held near 790 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 61.3 → 60.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Benton Central Jr-Sr High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Benton Central Jr-Sr High School
792 students
- Prairie Crossi
Prairie Crossing Elementary School
564 students
- Otterbein Elem 245
Otterbein Elementary School
245 students
What this shows Benton Central Jr-Sr High School reports 792 students on the CCD universe file.
How Benton Central Jr-Sr High School compares
Benton Central Jr-Sr High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13:1 | ▼ 18% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.1% | ▼ 17% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 792 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
792
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 20% in Indiana - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,961
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,921
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 396 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 63 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 83.0%
Hispanic or Latino 13.1%
Two or More 2.8%
African American 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Asian 0.1%
Largest group: White at 83.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.3, Benton Central Jr-Sr High School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Benton Community School Corp reports $14,961 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Benton Central Jr-Sr High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prairie Crossing Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Otterbein Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Benton Central Jr-Sr High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 245
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~792 students)
Frequently asked questions about Benton Central Jr-Sr High School
How many students attend Benton Central Jr-Sr High School?
Benton Central Jr-Sr High School has 792 students enrolled. It is a public school in Oxford, IN. CCD year-over-year: 790 (2022-23) → 790 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Benton Central Jr-Sr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Benton Central Jr-Sr High School is 13:1, which is 18% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 17% 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 Benton Central Jr-Sr High School?
41.1% of students at Benton Central Jr-Sr High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Benton Central Jr-Sr High School?
The largest demographic group at Benton Central Jr-Sr High School is White at 83.0% of enrollment, in Oxford, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Benton Central Jr-Sr High School?
Benton Central Jr-Sr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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).
What other schools are in Benton Community School Corp?
Besides Benton Central Jr-Sr High School, Benton Community School Corp also operates Prairie Crossing Elementary School (564 students) and Otterbein Elementary School (245 students). See the Benton Community School Corp district page for the complete list.