Benfer Elementary

Summary:

Benfer Elementary is a public elementary school located in Klein, Texas, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 795. It is part of the Klein Independent School District, which is ranked 204 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Benfer Elementary stands out for its diverse student population, with 41.64% Hispanic, 25.41% African American, and 22.26% White students, which is higher than nearby schools like Haude Elementary and Kreinhop Elementary. Academically, Benfer Elementary generally performs better than the state and district averages in STAAR assessments, particularly in reading, and has a strong Gifted and Talented program, ranking in the top 621 out of 2,980 Texas elementary schools.

However, Benfer Elementary faces some challenges, including a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 59.15% to 65.66% over the past three years, which is higher than nearby schools. Additionally, while White and Gifted and Talented students perform well, African American and English Language Learner students rank in the bottom 20% of Texas elementary schools. Benfer Elementary also has seen a slight decline in enrollment and a shift in its racial composition, with a decrease in White and Asian students and an increase in African American and Hispanic students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 18027b Kuykendahl Rd
       Klein, TX  77379-8116


(832) 484-6000

District: Klein Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1405th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,304 Help


Students who attend Benfer Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Strack Intermediate
High:    Klein High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.4 Help
Number of students:  795

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
41.6%
African American:
25.4%
White:
22.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  65.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Benfer Elementary ranks better than 69.9% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 22nd among 32 ranked elementary schools in the Klein Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 63.97. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Benfer Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (41.6%), African American (25.4%), White (22.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 65.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Benfer Elementary is 15.4. 29 elementary schools in the Klein Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Benfer Elementary is $9,304. 21 elementary schools in the Klein Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Benfer Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Klein Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Klein Independent School District (Isd) 204th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Benfer Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Benfer Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 78.42 487th 3465 85.9%
2005 76.15 645th 3475 81.4%
2006 72.57 873rd 3476 74.9%
2007 76.26 672nd 3724 82.0%
2008 80.51 448th 3768 88.1%
2009 78.49 585th 3884 84.9%
2010 71.92 986th 3937 75.0%
2011 73.40 944th 4095 76.9%
2012 79.19 697th 4206 83.4%
2013 78.88 706th 4221 83.3%
2014 72.07 1107th 4260 74.0%
2015 64.33 1549th 4320 64.1%
2016 56.90 1952nd 4286 54.5%
2017 56.36 1647th 4329 62.0%
2018 59.70 1504th 4359 65.5%
2019 56.48 1691st 4479 62.2%
2021 69.98 1117th 4578 75.6%
2022 59.52 1626th 4581 64.5%
2023 50.49 2149th 4647 53.8%
2024 63.97 1405th 4675 69.9%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Benfer Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.65 541st 1046 48.3%
2019 34.81 787th 1112 29.2%
2021 52.96 433rd 961 54.9%
2022 63.46 339th 1004 66.2%
2023 61.86 410th 1099 62.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Benfer Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.38 2496th 3226 22.6%
2019 40.88 2071st 3333 37.9%
2021 45.92 1703rd 3446 50.6%
2022 34.23 2544th 3487 27.0%
2023 40.04 2261st 3556 36.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Benfer Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.55 937th 3558 73.7%
2019 49.13 1470th 3684 60.1%
2021 61.43 873rd 3799 77.0%
2022 49.80 1593rd 3952 59.7%
2023 44.92 1960th 4086 52.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Benfer Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.36 2149th 4264 49.6%
2019 50.79 2013th 4309 53.3%
2021 60.05 1396th 4451 68.6%
2022 53.36 1927th 4477 57.0%
2023 39.70 2888th 4521 36.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Benfer Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.83 1496th 4306 65.3%
2019 54.85 1783rd 4348 59.0%
2021 59.35 1534th 4499 65.9%
2022 52.88 1970th 4561 56.8%
2023 47.72 2306th 4588 49.7%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Benfer Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.30 1631st 3106 47.5%
2019 73.32 570th 3184 82.1%
2021 63.29 1267th 3006 57.9%
2022 73.50 521st 2958 82.4%
2023 72.20 621st 2980 79.2%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Benfer Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.41 2776th 4240 34.5%
2019 46.41 2229th 4295 48.1%
2021 41.20 2482nd 4331 42.7%
2022 31.82 3396th 4461 23.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Benfer Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.22 1577th 4319 63.5%
2019 57.58 1578th 4357 63.8%
2021 76.34 827th 4498 81.6%
2022 62.32 1461st 4563 68.0%
2023 52.71 1988th 4585 56.6%
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Rank History for Asian students at Benfer Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.67 629th 1005 37.4%
2019 34.80 783rd 1009 22.4%
2021 61.17 374th 967 61.3%
2022 49.96 566th 957 40.9%
2023 34.18 800th 1015 21.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Benfer Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.30 1091st 2483 56.1%
2019 52.15 1057th 2515 58.0%
2021 45.39 1215th 2444 50.3%
2022 30.99 1835th 2421 24.2%
2023 29.21 1879th 2443 23.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Benfer Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.76 2353rd 4168 43.5%
2019 45.09 2312th 4188 44.8%
2021 65.51 1089th 4329 74.8%
2022 58.24 1568th 4376 64.2%
2023 60.50 1444th 4401 67.2%
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Rank History for White students at Benfer Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.56 803rd 3127 74.3%
2019 67.94 859th 3142 72.7%
2021 68.15 805th 3082 73.9%
2022 67.40 886th 3082 71.3%
2023 61.99 1137th 3106 63.4%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Benfer Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 944 46 31 43 2 n/a n/a 0 1066
1989 939 64 23 52 2 n/a n/a 0 1080
1990 737 43 20 57 0 n/a n/a 0 857
1991 719 39 25 54 0 n/a n/a 0 837
1992 711 42 27 69 2 n/a n/a 0 851
1993 701 40 27 68 3 n/a n/a 0 839
1994 681 36 28 65 1 n/a n/a 0 811
1995 608 41 28 66 2 n/a n/a 0 745
1996 608 41 28 66 2 n/a n/a 0 745
1997 586 50 25 65 0 n/a n/a 0 726
1998 558 44 22 72 0 n/a n/a 0 696
1999 541 48 36 86 0 n/a n/a 0 711
2000 516 46 31 100 3 n/a n/a 0 696
2001 493 42 28 111 0 n/a n/a 0 674
2002 461 37 28 137 0 n/a n/a 0 663
2003 461 37 28 137 0 n/a n/a 0 663
2004 420 44 30 141 2 n/a n/a 0 637
2005 395 48 33 147 3 n/a n/a 0 626
2006 387 68 49 142 3 n/a n/a 0 649
2007 350 68 55 172 6 n/a n/a 0 651
2008 336 66 55 177 4 n/a n/a 0 638
2009 351 78 70 174 3 n/a n/a 0 676
2010 329 71 81 165 5 n/a n/a 0 651
2011 272 51 85 220 2 0 18 0 648
2012 251 77 93 226 2 1 14 0 664
2013 279 80 101 225 2 1 20 0 708
2014 252 86 89 241 1 0 24 0 693
2015 290 110 104 254 1 1 24 0 784
2016 292 121 94 251 2 1 25 0 786
2017 276 128 90 256 0 1 20 0 771
2018 263 154 74 306 0 1 27 0 825
2019 247 140 78 305 0 1 30 0 801
2020 239 149 58 310 1 0 40 0 797
2021 190 151 58 305 1 1 43 0 749
2022 208 179 41 319 2 1 48 0 798
2023 177 202 40 331 2 1 42 0 795

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Benfer Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1066 50.0 21.3 n/a
1989 1080 n/a n/a n/a
1990 857 45.0 19.0 n/a
1991 837 45.1 18.5 n/a
1992 851 46.8 18.1 2.6
1993 839 49.0 17.1 3.5
1994 811 46.1 17.6 2.7
1995 745 43.5 17.1 4.7
1996 745 43.5 17.1 4.7
1997 726 42.6 17.0 4.5
1998 696 41.2 16.9 7
1999 711 42.2 16.8 11
2000 696 41.3 16.9 11.8
2001 674 40.3 16.7 15
2002 663 41.7 15.9 17.5
2003 663 41.7 15.9 17.5
2004 637 40.5 15.7 17.4
2005 626 40.5 15.5 24.4
2006 649 39.0 16.6 28.8
2007 651 40.5 16.1 31.8
2008 638 43.4 14.7 26.3
2009 676 47.4 14.3 29.4
2010 651 45.7 14.2 33
2011 648 47.7 13.5 35.2
2012 664 43.5 15.2 41.9
2013 708 47.3 14.9 40.5
2014 693 46.9 14.7 42.3
2015 784 51.0 15.3 43.9
2016 786 53.0 14.8 39.2
2017 771 47.2 16.3 42.3
2018 825 51.9 15.8 41.2
2019 801 49.0 16.3 51.7
2020 797 49.0 16.2 54.2
2021 749 51.1 14.6 59.1
2022 798 50.9 15.6 63.8
2023 795 51.3 15.4 65.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Benfer Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1066 50.0 21.3 n/a
1989 1080 n/a n/a n/a
1990 857 45.0 19.0 n/a
1991 837 45.1 18.5 n/a
1992 851 46.8 18.1 2.6
1993 839 49.0 17.1 3.5
1994 811 46.1 17.6 2.7
1995 745 43.5 17.1 4.7
1996 745 43.5 17.1 4.7
1997 726 42.6 17.0 4.5
1998 696 41.2 16.9 7
1999 711 42.2 16.8 11
2000 696 41.3 16.9 11.8
2001 674 40.3 16.7 15
2002 663 41.7 15.9 17.5
2003 663 41.7 15.9 17.5
2004 637 40.5 15.7 17.4
2005 626 40.5 15.5 24.4
2006 649 39.0 16.6 28.8
2007 651 40.5 16.1 31.8
2008 638 43.4 14.7 26.3
2009 676 47.4 14.3 29.4
2010 651 45.7 14.2 33
2011 648 47.7 13.5 35.2
2012 664 43.5 15.2 41.9
2013 708 47.3 14.9 40.5
2014 693 46.9 14.7 42.3
2015 784 51.0 15.3 43.9
2016 786 53.0 14.8 39.2
2017 771 47.2 16.3 42.3
2018 825 51.9 15.8 41.2
2019 801 49.0 16.3 51.7
2020 797 49.0 16.2 54.2
2021 749 51.1 14.6 59.1
2022 798 50.9 15.6 63.8
2023 795 51.3 15.4 65.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Benfer Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $915 (10.9%) $7,451 (89.1%) $8,366
2020 $856 (11.1%) $6,824 (88.9%) $7,680
2021 $1,018 (10.9%) $8,286 (89.1%) $9,304

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Benfer Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1691st of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 2149th of 4647 Elementary schools
 8.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Benfer Elementary)5446
 8%
   3rd Grade Reading (Klein Independent School District (Isd))4858
 10%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Benfer Elementary)5032
 18%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Klein Independent School District (Isd))4952
 3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Benfer Elementary)4353
 10%
   4th Grade Reading (Klein Independent School District (Isd))4654
 8%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Benfer Elementary)3663
 27%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Klein Independent School District (Isd))4959
 10%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Benfer Elementary)5353
   5th Grade Reading (Klein Independent School District (Isd))5662
 6%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Benfer Elementary)5648
 8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Klein Independent School District (Isd))6460
 4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Benfer Elementary)6225
 37%
   5th Grade Science (Klein Independent School District (Isd))5236
 16%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students801795
 0.7%
African American140202
 44.3%
American Indian02
Asian7840
 48.7%
Hispanic305331
 8.5%
Pacific Islander11
White247177
 28.3%
Two or More Races3042
 40%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients51.7%65.7%
 14%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Benfer Elementary

Students who attend Benfer Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Strack Intermediate
High : Klein High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 795 students attended Benfer Elementary.

Students at Benfer Elementary are 42% Hispanic, 25% African American, 22% White, 5% Two or more races, 5% Asian.

Benfer Elementary ranks 1405th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Texas Education Agency.

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