BENS BRANCH EL
BENS BRANCH EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the NEW CANEY ISD school district, located in PORTER, TX with about 947 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 52 teachers, BENS BRANCH EL has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
BENS BRANCH ELementary is a public school located in Porter, Texas, serving students as part of the New Caney Independent School District (NCISD). Situated in a growing suburban area, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and community involvement. Like other schools within the district, Bens Branch focuses on preparing its young learners for future success by integrating core curriculum standards with programs designed to meet the diverse needs of its student population.
As a campus within the New Caney ISD, the school benefits from the district’s focus on innovative instruction and student-centered initiatives. The facility at Briar Berry Lane serves as a central hub for the local neighborhood, providing resources and extracurricular opportunities that encourage students to explore their interests and build foundational skills. By maintaining a strong partnership between educators, parents, and the surrounding Porter community, BENS BRANCH ELementary strives to cultivate a positive and engaging educational experience for all its students.
For more information, contact BENS BRANCH EL at (281) 577-8700 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
PORTER, TX 77365
(281) 577-8700
http://www.newcaneyisd.org
BENS BRANCH EL is a public Title I school in PORTER, TX with about 947 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- NEW CANEY ISD
- Total Students:
- 947
- Teachers:
- 52.5
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 947 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 56.6%
- White
- 32.5%
- Black or African American
- 5.7%
- Asian
- 3.8%
- Two or more races
- 1.1%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Female
- 49.3%
- Male
- 50.7%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.