- Enrollment
- 1,855
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Benton, LA
Benton Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Benton Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 220027000116
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Benton Elementary School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Benton · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18:1
- students per teacher
- 38.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Benton Elementary School has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Benton Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Benton, LA.
School address
District: Bossier Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220027000116 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Benton Elementary School held near 640 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 33.9 → 40.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 220027000116 · Benton, LA Elementary · MID · TRAD
595 enr · 18:1 · 38.1% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Airline High School (1,855 students)
Benton Elementary School held near 640 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 33.9 → 40.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Benton Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Airline High S
Airline High School
1,855 students
- Benton High Sc
Benton High School
1,515 students
- Haughton High
Haughton High School
1,360 students
- Parkway High S
Parkway High School
1,279 students
- Haughton Middl
Haughton Middle School
993 students
- This school 595
Benton Elementary School
595 students
What this shows Benton Elementary School reports 595 students on the CCD universe file.
How Benton Elementary School compares
Benton Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18:1 | ▲ 7% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.1% | ▼ 39% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 595 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
595
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% below the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 69% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
39.2%
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
$13,381
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,812
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 595 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 71.8%
African American 15.0%
Hispanic or Latino 7.1%
Two or More 4.7%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 71.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.5, Benton Elementary School is about as mixed as the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bossier Parish reports $13,381 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Benton Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airline High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Benton High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Haughton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parkway High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Haughton Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Benton Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,515
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,360
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,279
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 993
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar elementary schools in Benton
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~595 students)
Frequently asked questions about Benton Elementary School
How many students attend Benton Elementary School?
Benton Elementary School has 595 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Benton, LA. CCD year-over-year: 646 (2022-23) → 640 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Benton Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Benton Elementary School is 18:1, which is 7% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Benton Elementary School?
38.1% of students at Benton Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Benton Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Benton Elementary School is White at 71.8% of enrollment, in Benton, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Benton Elementary School?
Benton Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower 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).
How does Benton Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Benton?
By Resource Investment Index, Benton Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Benton, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Benton on the city page.
What other schools are in Bossier Parish?
Besides Benton Elementary School, Bossier Parish also operates Airline High School (1,855 students), Benton High School (1,515 students), and Haughton High School (1,360 students). See the Bossier Parish district page for the complete list.