How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Bens Branch Elementary | Porter Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Porter, TX | Porter, TX |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 812 | 931 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 47.3% | 77.2% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Bens Branch Elementary | Porter Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $11,683 | $11,683 |
| District | New Caney ISD District Site | New Caney ISD District Site |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Bens Branch Elementary | Porter Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| White | 34.2% | 23.5% |
| African American | 9.6% | 9.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 48.5% | 62.6% |
| Asian | 4.2% | 0.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Multiracial | 2.7% | 3.1% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Bens Branch Elementary | Porter Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 628:1 | 630:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 15.3% | 28.5% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 14 | 23 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.