- Enrollment
- 1,335
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Benicia, CA
Joe Henderson Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Joe Henderson Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060462009116
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Joe Henderson Elementary earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in Benicia · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.2:1
- large classes for California
- 19.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Joe Henderson Elementary has class sizes larger than 81% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Joe Henderson Elementary ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Benicia, CA.
School address
District: Benicia Unified · California
NCES ID 060462009116 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Joe Henderson Elementary held near 519 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 21.5 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 060462009116 · Benicia, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
530 enr · 25.2:1 · 19.5% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Benicia High (1,335 students)
Joe Henderson Elementary held near 519 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 21.5 → 22.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Joe Henderson Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Benicia High
Benicia High
1,335 students
- Benicia Middle
Benicia Middle
947 students
- This school 530
Joe Henderson Elementary
530 students
- Matthew Turner 529
Matthew Turner Elementary
529 students
- Robert Semple 480
Robert Semple Elementary
480 students
- Mary Farmar El 477
Mary Farmar Elementary
477 students
What this shows Joe Henderson Elementary reports 530 students on the CCD universe file.
How Joe Henderson Elementary compares
Joe Henderson Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 25.2:1 | ▲ 17% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.5% | ▼ 65% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 530 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.2:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
530
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% below the California average of 55.5%
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
25.2:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 81% in California - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
20.6%
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
$14,271
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 39.8%
Hispanic or Latino 25.7%
Two or More 17.0%
Asian 12.6%
African American 4.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 39.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.9, Joe Henderson Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Benicia Unified reports $14,271 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Joe Henderson Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benicia High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Benicia Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Matthew Turner Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Robert Semple Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mary Farmar Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Joe Henderson Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 947
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 529
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 480
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 477
- Students per teacher
- 26.5:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Similar elementary schools in Benicia
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~530 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~25.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Joe Henderson Elementary
How many students attend Joe Henderson Elementary?
Joe Henderson Elementary has 530 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Benicia, CA. CCD year-over-year: 512 (2022-23) → 519 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Joe Henderson Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Joe Henderson Elementary is 25.2:1, which is 17% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 61% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Joe Henderson Elementary?
19.5% of students at Joe Henderson Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Joe Henderson Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Joe Henderson Elementary is White at 39.8% of enrollment, in Benicia, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Joe Henderson Elementary?
Joe Henderson Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower 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 Joe Henderson Elementary rank among elementary schools in Benicia?
By Resource Investment Index, Joe Henderson Elementary ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Benicia, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Benicia on the city page.
What other schools are in Benicia Unified?
Besides Joe Henderson Elementary, Benicia Unified also operates Benicia High (1,335 students), Benicia Middle (947 students), and Matthew Turner Elementary (529 students). See the Benicia Unified district page for the complete list.