Enrollment
1,515
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
75.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.2:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
+20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.5%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
-62% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Benton High School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Benton High School
Benton High School is a large combined-grade school in Benton, Louisiana, enrolling 1,515 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Louisiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 23.5% free-meal eligibility runs 62% below the Louisiana average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Louisiana, bigger than 98% of state schools at 1,515 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 1,330 Louisiana schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 19 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Louisiana schools statewide, it ranks #19, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (74%) and African American (15%) (diversity index 43/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 379 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 42.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 15 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Bossier Parish also operates Airline High School (1,855 students) and Haughton High School (1,360 students) alongside Benton High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Benton High School compares
Benton High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,534
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,376
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bossier Parish, which includes Benton High School.
$13,534
Per student
-17%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.0%
State 39.2%
Federal 17.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,855
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- 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
- Enrollment
- 916
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Louisiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,515 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Benton High School a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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