Beneke Elementary School

3840 Briarchase Dr
Houston, TX 77014
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 576 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Beneke Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 576 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50% in TX
  • : 40% (Top 50%)
  • : 45% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

School Overview

Beneke Elementary School's student population of 576 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
576 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers

School Rankings

Beneke Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Beneke Elementary School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TX)
#4581 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
40%
41%
45%
51%
20-24%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
6%
6%
Hispanic
65%
53%
Black
24%
13%
White
2%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.52
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
5%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Beneke Elementary School's ranking?
Beneke Elementary School is ranked #4581 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Beneke Elementary School often compared to?
Beneke Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Clark Elementary School, Heritage Elementary School, Clark Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Beneke Elementary School?
576 students attend Beneke Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Beneke Elementary School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Beneke Elementary School?
Beneke Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Beneke Elementary School offer ?
Beneke Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Beneke Elementary School part of?
Beneke Elementary School is part of Spring Independent School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 576 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 40% (Top 50%)
  • : 45% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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