BENJAMIN SCHOOL

BENJAMIN ISD
300 HAYS ST
BENJAMIN, TX 79505
130 Students
Other Pre-K - 12th
School Overview
Benjamin School, located at 300 Hays St in Benjamin, Texas, serves as the central educational hub for the Benjamin Independent School District. As a small, rural public school, it plays a vital role in the tight-knit community of Knox County. The district is characterized by its intimate learning environment, where small class sizes allow for personalized instruction and strong relationships between students, faculty, and the local community.

The school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic program despite its small size, often utilizing technology and individualized support to prepare students for future success. As the only school in the district, it serves as the heart of Benjamin’s extracurricular and social life, fostering a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to participate in various activities. Those interested in specific academic calendars, athletics, or district policies can find additional information on their official website at http://www.benjaminisd.net.
130
Total Students
18.8
Full-Time Teachers
6.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
43.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    74 (56.9 %)
  • Hispanic
    50 (38.5 %)
  • Two or More
    5 (3.8 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.8 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: BENJAMIN ISD
Phone: (940)459-2231
Website: http://www.benjaminisd.net
Grade Range: Pre-K - 12th
Total Students: 130
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 18.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 6.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 48
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 9

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 2
Kindergarten 8
Grade 1 9
Grade 2 9
Grade 3 7
Grade 4 7
Grade 5 15
Grade 6 6
Grade 7 7
Grade 8 13
Grade 9 12
Grade 10 16
Grade 11 5
Grade 12 14
Gender Ratio