Serving 573 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 43% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). 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 17:1 is higher 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 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 573 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Beneke Elementary serves the southwest part of Houston, TX, covering an area of approximately 0.9 square miles, with most students living within a 5-10 minute drive from the school. The average distance from the school to the edge of this attendance zone is about 0.6 miles, reaching up to 0.9 miles at the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Beneke Elementary School's student population of 573 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 29% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
573 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Beneke Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Beneke Elementary School is 0.50, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#4451 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
66%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
25%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
3%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.8%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Beneke Elementary School's ranking?
Beneke Elementary School is ranked #4451 out of 8,096 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?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% 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?
573 students attend Beneke Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Beneke Elementary School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Beneke Elementary School?
Beneke Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher 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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