Enrollment
645
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · San Benito, TX
San Benito Veterans Memorial Academy
Federal NCES profile for San Benito Veterans Memorial Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 483879008722
👥 S:T ratio 46
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
San Benito Veterans Memorial Academy earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #5 of 5
- high schools in San Benito · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 82.1%
- free-lunch eligible
San Benito Veterans Memorial Academy has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, San Benito Veterans Memorial Academy ranks #5 of 5 high schools in San Benito, TX.
School address
District: San Benito Cisd · Texas
NCES ID 483879008722 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
48.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.4:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
82.1%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How San Benito Veterans Memorial Academy compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at San Benito Veterans Memorial Academy
San Benito Veterans Memorial Academy is a high-poverty, mid-sized high school in San Benito, Texas, enrolling 645 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 82.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 645 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 2,248 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #1,145.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (99% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 2/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 323 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 57.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 33.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 175 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 645 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 7 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
San Benito Cisd also operates San Benito H S (2,057 students) and Berta Cabaza Middle (695 students) alongside San Benito Veterans Memorial Academy.
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 San Benito Veterans Memorial Academy compares
San Benito Veterans Memorial Academy on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.4:1 | ▼ 9% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.1% | ▲ 33% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 645 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
645
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
82.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 39% in Texas - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
57.5%
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
$13,809
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $13,644
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 323 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
106
in-school suspensions + 69 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 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
Hispanic or Latino 98.8%
White 0.8%
African American 0.3%
Two or More 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 98.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 2.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 2.4, San Benito Veterans Memorial Academy is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for San Benito Cisd, which includes San Benito Veterans Memorial Academy.
$13,809
Per student
+1%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 11.8%
State 54.4%
Federal 33.8%
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 San Benito Veterans Memorial Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Benito H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Berta Cabaza Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cash El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| San Benito Riverside Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| La Encantada El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to San Benito Veterans Memorial Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,057
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 695
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 611
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 558
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~645 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about San Benito Veterans Memorial Academy
How many students attend San Benito Veterans Memorial Academy?
San Benito Veterans Memorial Academy has 645 students enrolled. It is a high school in San Benito, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at San Benito Veterans Memorial Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at San Benito Veterans Memorial Academy is 13.4:1, which is 9% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 15% 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 San Benito Veterans Memorial Academy?
82.1% of students at San Benito Veterans Memorial Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of San Benito Veterans Memorial Academy?
The largest demographic group at San Benito Veterans Memorial Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 98.8% of enrollment, in San Benito, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for San Benito Veterans Memorial Academy?
San Benito Veterans Memorial Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does San Benito Veterans Memorial Academy rank among high schools in San Benito?
By Resource Investment Index, San Benito Veterans Memorial Academy ranks #5 of 5 high schools in San Benito, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in San Benito on the city page.
Is San Benito Veterans Memorial Academy a good school?
San Benito Veterans Memorial Academy earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools. 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 San Benito Cisd?
Besides San Benito Veterans Memorial Academy, San Benito Cisd also operates San Benito H S (2,057 students), Berta Cabaza Middle (695 students), and Cash El (611 students). See the San Benito Cisd district page for the complete list.
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