- Enrollment
- 2,057
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 483879008722
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 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 38/100 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
- 38
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-40 students YoY
San Benito Veterans Memorial Academy shrank from 730 students in 2022-23 to 690 in 2023-24 (-5.5%).
Teacher FTE held 48.8 → 48.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-40 students YoY 483879008722 · San Benito, TX High · MID · TRAD
645 enr · 13.4:1 · 82.1% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: San Benito H S (2,057 students)
San Benito Veterans Memorial Academy shrank from 730 students in 2022-23 to 690 in 2023-24 (-5.5%). Teacher FTE held 48.8 → 48.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
San Benito Veterans Memorial Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- San Benito H S
San Benito H S
2,057 students
- Berta Cabaza M 695
Berta Cabaza Middle
695 students
- This school 645
San Benito Veterans Memorial Academy
645 students
- Cash El 611
Cash El
611 students
- San Benito Riv 558
San Benito Riverside Middle
558 students
- La Encantada E 488
La Encantada El
488 students
What this shows San Benito Veterans Memorial Academy reports 645 students on the CCD universe file.
How San Benito Veterans Memorial Academy compares
San Benito Veterans Memorial Academy is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,444
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
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 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.
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
District finance for San Benito Cisd reports $13,444 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~645 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 730 (2022-23) → 690 (2023-24), down 40.
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 38/100 (typical 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 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.
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.