- Enrollment
- 331
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Little Falls, NY
Benton Hall Academy
Federal NCES profile for Benton Hall Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 361746001554
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Benton Hall Academy earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Little Falls · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.3:1
- students per teacher
- 52.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Benton Hall Academy has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Benton Hall Academy ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Little Falls, NY.
School address
District: Little Falls City School District · New York
NCES ID 361746001554 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Benton Hall Academy shrank from 479 students in 2022-23 to 451 in 2023-24 (-5.8%).
Teacher FTE held 39.9 → 40.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-28 students YoY 361746001554 · Little Falls, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
441 enr · 11.3:1 · 52.2% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Little Falls High School (331 students)
Benton Hall Academy shrank from 479 students in 2022-23 to 451 in 2023-24 (-5.8%). Teacher FTE held 39.9 → 40.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Benton Hall Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Benton Hall Academy
441 students
- Little Falls H
Little Falls High School
331 students
- Little Falls M
Little Falls Middle School
233 students
What this shows Benton Hall Academy reports 441 students on the CCD universe file.
How Benton Hall Academy compares
Benton Hall Academy is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.3:1 | ▼ 4% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.2% | ▼ 7% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 441 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
441
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% below the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 49% in New York - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
37.0%
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
$25,861
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $28,120
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%
Two or More 3.4%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 90.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.4, Benton Hall Academy is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Little Falls City School District reports $25,861 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Benton Hall Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Falls High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Little Falls Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Benton Hall Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 233
- Students per teacher
- 8.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~441 students)
Frequently asked questions about Benton Hall Academy
How many students attend Benton Hall Academy?
Benton Hall Academy has 441 students enrolled. It is a public school in Little Falls, NY. CCD year-over-year: 479 (2022-23) → 451 (2023-24), down 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Benton Hall Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Benton Hall Academy is 11.3:1, which is 4% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 28% 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 Hall Academy?
52.2% of students at Benton Hall Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Benton Hall Academy?
The largest demographic group at Benton Hall Academy is White at 90.7% of enrollment, in Little Falls, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Benton Hall Academy?
Benton Hall Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 Benton Hall Academy rank among public schools in Little Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, Benton Hall Academy ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Little Falls, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Little Falls City School District?
Besides Benton Hall Academy, Little Falls City School District also operates Little Falls High School (331 students) and Little Falls Middle School (233 students). See the Little Falls City School District district page for the complete list.