- Enrollment
- 1,855
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Benton, LA
Benton Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Benton Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 220027000842
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Benton Middle School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Louisiana schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Benton · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.9:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 28.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Benton Middle School has class sizes larger than 88% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Benton Middle School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Benton, LA.
School address
District: Bossier Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220027000842 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Benton Middle School held near 833 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 39.5 → 46.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 220027000842 · Benton, LA Middle · MID · TRAD
817 enr · 20.9:1 · 28.0% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Airline High School (1,855 students)
Benton Middle School held near 833 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE added 39.5 → 46.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Benton Middle 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
Benton Middle School
817 students
What this shows Benton Middle School reports 817 students on the CCD universe file.
How Benton Middle School compares
Benton Middle 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 | 20.9:1 | ▲ 24% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.0% | ▼ 55% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 817 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.9:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
817
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% 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
20.9:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 88% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
60.6%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 409 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
100
in-school suspensions + 46 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 74.8%
African American 13.7%
Hispanic or Latino 7.5%
Two or More 2.2%
Asian 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 74.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.5, Benton Middle School is less mixed than 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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airline High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Benton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Haughton High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Parkway High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Haughton Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Benton Middle 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
Nationwide middle 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 (~817 students)
Frequently asked questions about Benton Middle School
How many students attend Benton Middle School?
Benton Middle School has 817 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Benton, LA. CCD year-over-year: 850 (2022-23) → 833 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Benton Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Benton Middle School is 20.9:1, which is 24% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 33% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Benton Middle School?
28.0% of students at Benton Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Benton Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Benton Middle School is White at 74.8% of enrollment, in Benton, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Benton Middle School?
Benton Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 Middle School rank among public schools in Benton?
By Resource Investment Index, Benton Middle School ranks #4 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 Middle 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.