- Enrollment
- 1,855
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Benton, LA
Benton High School
Federal NCES profile for Benton High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220027000117
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Benton High School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Louisiana schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Louisiana.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Benton · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.2:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 23.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Benton High School has class sizes larger than 85% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Benton High School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Benton, LA.
School address
District: Bossier Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220027000117 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+30 students YoY
Benton High School held near 1,568 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+30 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 75.2 → 88.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+30 students YoY 220027000117 · Benton, LA Other · MID · TRAD
1,515 enr · 20.2:1 · 23.5% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Airline High School (1,855 students)
Benton High School held near 1,568 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+30 headcount). Teacher FTE added 75.2 → 88.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Benton High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Airline High S
Airline High School
1,855 students
- This school
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
- Elm Grove Midd
Elm Grove Middle School
916 students
What this shows Benton High School reports 1,515 students on the CCD universe file.
How Benton High School compares
Benton High 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 | 20.2:1 | ▲ 20% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.5% | ▼ 62% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,515 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.2:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,515
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% 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
20.2:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 85% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
42.5%
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 379 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
135
in-school suspensions + 123 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 15 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 74.0%
African American 15.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%
Two or More 2.8%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 74.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.5, Benton High School is about as mixed as the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
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 High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airline High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Haughton High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Parkway High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Haughton Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Elm Grove Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Benton High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- Enrollment
- 916
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- 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 (~1,515 students)
Frequently asked questions about Benton High School
How many students attend Benton High School?
Benton High School has 1,515 students enrolled. It is a public school in Benton, LA. CCD year-over-year: 1,538 (2022-23) → 1,568 (2023-24), nearly flat (+30).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Benton High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Benton High School is 20.2:1, which is 20% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Benton High School?
23.5% of students at Benton High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Benton High School?
The largest demographic group at Benton High School is White at 74.0% of enrollment, in Benton, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Benton High School?
Benton High School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 High School rank among public schools in Benton?
By Resource Investment Index, Benton High School ranks #3 of 5 public 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 public schools in Benton on the city page.
What other schools are in Bossier Parish?
Besides Benton High School, Bossier Parish also operates Airline High School (1,855 students), Haughton High School (1,360 students), and Parkway High School (1,279 students). See the Bossier Parish district page for the complete list.