- Enrollment
- 131
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Benton, WI
Benton High
Federal NCES profile for Benton High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 550111000161
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Benton High earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Wisconsin schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Benton · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.2:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 21.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Benton High has class sizes smaller than 87% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Benton High ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Benton, WI.
School address
District: Benton School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550111000161 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Benton High shrank from 65 students in 2022-23 to 59 in 2023-24 (-9.2%).
Teacher FTE held 7.0 → 7.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-6 students YoY 550111000161 · Benton, WI High · SMALL · TRAD
61 enr · 10.2:1 · 21.5% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Benton Elementary (131 students)
Benton High shrank from 65 students in 2022-23 to 59 in 2023-24 (-9.2%). Teacher FTE held 7.0 → 7.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Benton High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Benton Element
Benton Elementary
131 students
- This school
Benton High
61 students
- Benton Middle 31
Benton Middle
31 students
What this shows Benton High reports 61 students on the CCD universe file.
How Benton High compares
Benton High is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.2:1 | ▼ 29% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.5% | ▼ 44% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 61 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.2:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
61
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.2:1
students per teacher
- 29% below state mean
Top 13% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$16,629
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.8%
Hispanic or Latino 8.2%
Largest group: White at 91.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.1, Benton High is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
District finance for Benton School District reports $16,629 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Benton High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benton Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Benton Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Benton High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 31
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Nationwide high 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 (~61 students)
Frequently asked questions about Benton High
How many students attend Benton High?
Benton High has 61 students enrolled. It is a high school in Benton, WI. CCD year-over-year: 65 (2022-23) → 59 (2023-24), down 6.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Benton High?
The student-teacher ratio at Benton High is 10.2:1, which is 29% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 35% 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 High?
21.5% of students at Benton High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Benton High?
The largest demographic group at Benton High is White at 91.8% of enrollment, in Benton, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Benton High?
Benton High has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical 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 High rank among public schools in Benton?
By Resource Investment Index, Benton High ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Benton, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Benton School District?
Besides Benton High, Benton School District also operates Benton Elementary (131 students) and Benton Middle (31 students). See the Benton School District district page for the complete list.