- Enrollment
- 2,376
- Students per teacher
- 43.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kenner, LA
Tom Benson School
Federal NCES profile for Tom Benson School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220084000644
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tom Benson School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median.
- #10 of 10
- schools in Kenner · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.6:1
- students per teacher
- 59.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Tom Benson School has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tom Benson School ranks #10 of 10 schools in Kenner, LA.
School address
District: Jefferson Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220084000644 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-100 students YoY
Tom Benson School shrank from 753 students in 2022-23 to 653 in 2023-24 (-13.3%).
Teacher FTE added 38.9 → 48.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-100 students YoY 220084000644 · Kenner, LA Other · MID · TRAD
631 enr · 16.6:1 · 59.6% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School (2,376 students)
Tom Benson School shrank from 753 students in 2022-23 to 653 in 2023-24 (-13.3%). Teacher FTE added 38.9 → 48.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Tom Benson School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bonnabel Magne
Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School
2,376 students
- Kenner Discove
Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy
2,263 students
- John Ehret Hig
John Ehret High School
1,850 students
- Grace King Hig
Grace King High School
1,463 students
- West Jefferson
West Jefferson High School
1,438 students
- This school 631
Tom Benson School
631 students
What this shows Tom Benson School reports 631 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tom Benson School compares
Tom Benson School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.6:1 | ▼ 1% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.6% | ▼ 5% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 631 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
631
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% below the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 52% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.9%
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
$14,155
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,812
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 631 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
96
in-school suspensions + 140 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 37.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 65.9%
African American 24.2%
White 5.7%
Asian 2.1%
Two or More 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 65.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.3, Tom Benson School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jefferson Parish reports $14,155 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tom Benson School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John Ehret High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grace King High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Jefferson High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tom Benson School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,263
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 1,850
- Students per teacher
- 30.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,463
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,438
- Students per teacher
- 25.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar other schools in Kenner
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy
Standard public school
2,263 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Chateau Estates School
Standard public school
610 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
John James Audubon School
Standard public school
572 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
A.C. Alexander School
Standard public school
567 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
John Clancy/Joseph Maggiore Elementary School
Standard public school
545 students 16:1 students per teacher
Greenlawn Terrace Elementary School
Standard public school
542 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~631 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tom Benson School
How many students attend Tom Benson School?
Tom Benson School has 631 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kenner, LA. CCD year-over-year: 753 (2022-23) → 653 (2023-24), down 100.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tom Benson School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tom Benson School is 16.6:1, which is 1% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 6% higher 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 Tom Benson School?
59.6% of students at Tom Benson School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tom Benson School?
The largest demographic group at Tom Benson School is Hispanic or Latino at 65.9% of enrollment, in Kenner, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tom Benson School?
Tom Benson School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Tom Benson School rank among schools in Kenner?
By Resource Investment Index, Tom Benson School ranks #10 of 10 schools in Kenner, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Kenner on the city page.
What other schools are in Jefferson Parish?
Besides Tom Benson School, Jefferson Parish also operates Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School (2,376 students), Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy (2,263 students), and John Ehret High School (1,850 students). See the Jefferson Parish district page for the complete list.