Beneke Elementary

Summary:

Beneke Elementary is a public elementary school in Houston, Texas, serving 637 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Spring Independent School District, which is ranked 776 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Beneke Elementary has a diverse student population, with a higher percentage of Hispanic (62.64%) and African American (27.47%) students compared to the state average. However, the school's academic performance is generally lower than the state and district averages across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 3rd grade reading proficiency (44.78%) is significantly lower than the state average (48.85%) and the district average (29.96%). The school's performance is particularly weak in 5th grade science, with only 5.56% of students proficient, compared to the state average of 26.29% and the district average of 12.49%. Beneke Elementary's rankings for specific student groups, such as female students, male students, Asian students, and special education students, are generally in the bottom half or bottom quarter of Texas elementary schools.

Interestingly, Beneke Elementary's academic performance is generally lower than the nearby Heritage Elementary, Donna Lewis Elementary, and Deloras E. Thompson Elementary, all of which are part of the Spring Independent School District. However, the school outperforms some of the nearby Greenwood Forest Elementary and Kaiser Elementary, which are part of the Klein Independent School District, in certain subject areas and grade levels. Additionally, Beneke Elementary's ranking for English Language Learner (ELL) students has improved over the years, suggesting that the school may be implementing effective strategies to support this student population.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 3840 Briarchase Dr
       Houston, TX  77014-2755


(281) 891-8450

District: Spring Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
2750th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,020 Help


Students who attend Beneke Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Edwin M Wells Middle
High:    Westfield High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.4 Help
Number of students:  576

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
65.1%
African American:
24.0%
Asian:
5.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  88.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Beneke Elementary ranks worse than 58.8% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 5th among 25 ranked elementary schools in the Spring Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.02. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (65.1%), African American (24%), Asian (5.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 88.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Beneke Elementary is 12.4, which is the 2nd best among 25 elementary schools in the Spring Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Beneke Elementary is $11,020. 16 elementary schools in the Spring Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Beneke Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Beneke Elementary 2750th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Beneke Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


English Language Learner students:
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Spring Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Spring Independent School District (Isd) 776th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Beneke Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Beneke Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 57.73 1599th 3465 53.9%
2005 61.53 1443rd 3475 58.5%
2006 63.31 1357th 3476 61.0%
2007 67.03 1248th 3724 66.5%
2008 68.48 1147th 3768 69.6%
2009 60.11 1703rd 3884 56.2%
2010 52.88 2180th 3937 44.6%
2011 47.78 2539th 4095 38.0%
2012 34.81 3162nd 4206 24.8%
2013 36.04 3090th 4221 26.8%
2014 30.50 3386th 4260 20.5%
2015 56.55 1977th 4320 54.2%
2016 46.19 2487th 4286 42.0%
2017 49.10 2019th 4329 53.4%
2018 46.29 2179th 4359 50.0%
2019 41.66 2585th 4479 42.3%
2021 40.70 2530th 4578 44.7%
2022 37.56 2893rd 4581 36.8%
2023 34.63 3113th 4647 33.0%
2024 41.02 2750th 4675 41.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Beneke Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.89 476th 3226 85.2%
2019 66.40 785th 3333 76.4%
2021 59.40 1011th 3446 70.7%
2022 51.86 1537th 3487 55.9%
2023 41.19 2183rd 3556 38.6%
2024 51.45 1573rd 3638 56.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Beneke Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.89 3525th 3558 0.9%
2019 20.18 3429th 3684 6.9%
2021 20.20 3600th 3799 5.2%
2022 34.68 2681st 3952 32.2%
2023 30.89 3054th 4086 25.3%
2024 47.56 2053rd 4261 51.8%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Special Education Students!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Beneke Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.72 1221st 4264 71.4%
2019 59.93 1355th 4309 68.6%
2021 56.07 1628th 4451 63.4%
2022 46.57 2386th 4477 46.7%
2023 40.75 2809th 4521 37.9%
2024 48.26 2301st 4560 49.5%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Beneke Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.09 1877th 4306 56.4%
2019 50.69 2009th 4348 53.8%
2021 45.51 2267th 4499 49.6%
2022 40.02 2764th 4561 39.4%
2023 31.65 3284th 4588 28.4%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Beneke Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.71 1164th 3106 62.5%
2019 58.69 1587th 3184 50.2%
2021 65.11 1185th 3006 60.6%
2022 60.26 1398th 2958 52.7%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Gifted and Talented Students!

Rank History for At Risk students at Beneke Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.74 719th 4240 83.0%
2019 63.52 1123rd 4295 73.9%
2021 61.73 1118th 4331 74.2%
2022 51.45 1994th 4461 55.3%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for At Risk Students!

Rank History for Male students at Beneke Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.83 2464th 4319 42.9%
2019 34.87 3009th 4357 30.9%
2021 36.17 2790th 4498 38.0%
2022 37.28 2908th 4563 36.3%
2023 38.86 2831st 4585 38.3%
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Rank History for Asian students at Beneke Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.57 867th 1005 13.7%
2019 32.60 799th 1009 20.8%
2021 16.23 871st 967 9.9%
2022 20.18 851st 957 11.1%
2023 32.98 809th 1015 20.3%
2024 50.32 617th 1035 40.4%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Asian Students!

Rank History for African American students at Beneke Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.76 1054th 2483 57.6%
2019 47.81 1227th 2515 51.2%
2021 62.43 645th 2444 73.6%
2022 42.43 1377th 2421 43.1%
2023 43.35 1321st 2443 45.9%
2024 27.37 1972nd 2421 18.5%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Beneke Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.48 1450th 4168 65.2%
2019 53.31 1771st 4188 57.7%
2021 53.63 1712th 4329 60.5%
2022 53.59 1857th 4376 57.6%
2023 47.32 2242nd 4401 49.1%
2024 50.36 2087th 4431 52.9%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

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.

Beneke Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Beneke Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 410 182 89 154 3 n/a n/a 0 838
1989 368 190 74 117 2 n/a n/a 0 751
1990 497 248 91 166 4 n/a n/a 0 1006
1991 526 282 121 169 5 n/a n/a 0 1103
1992 310 277 143 148 4 n/a n/a 0 882
1993 317 273 155 173 7 n/a n/a 0 925
1994 320 317 157 232 7 n/a n/a 0 1033
1995 288 413 177 282 11 n/a n/a 0 1171
1996 288 413 177 282 11 n/a n/a 0 1171
1997 207 236 145 209 4 n/a n/a 0 801
1998 200 248 148 227 9 n/a n/a 0 832
1999 172 257 157 286 7 n/a n/a 0 879
2000 148 255 160 293 11 n/a n/a 0 867
2001 134 255 135 239 6 n/a n/a 0 769
2002 116 304 170 301 1 n/a n/a 0 892
2003 116 304 170 301 1 n/a n/a 0 892
2004 85 281 176 334 0 n/a n/a 0 876
2005 61 301 162 440 0 n/a n/a 0 964
2006 47 292 139 465 0 n/a n/a 0 943
2007 37 253 130 481 0 n/a n/a 0 901
2008 38 242 147 496 0 n/a n/a 0 923
2009 45 251 141 534 0 n/a n/a 0 971
2010 35 204 121 464 0 n/a n/a 0 824
2011 26 222 140 473 1 0 3 0 865
2012 24 223 136 448 1 0 2 0 834
2013 25 214 107 454 2 0 9 0 811
2014 20 223 100 436 3 0 9 0 791
2015 25 211 92 423 5 0 6 0 762
2016 24 212 71 395 9 0 10 0 721
2017 18 182 66 418 13 0 9 0 706
2018 15 185 59 421 11 0 4 0 695
2019 14 199 53 408 8 0 4 0 686
2020 15 189 41 432 7 4 2 0 690
2021 14 188 41 432 7 4 3 0 689
2022 11 172 34 405 3 2 11 0 638
2023 15 175 30 399 5 1 12 0 637
2024 14 138 33 375 3 1 12 0 576

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 Beneke Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 838 43.0 19.4 n/a
1989 751 n/a n/a n/a
1990 1006 52.0 19.3 n/a
1991 1103 51.6 21.3 n/a
1992 882 50.7 17.3 20
1993 925 54.0 17.1 34.6
1994 1033 56.4 18.3 21.3
1995 1171 69.0 17.0 27.6
1996 1171 69.0 17.0 27.6
1997 801 52.1 15.4 34.2
1998 832 55.2 15.1 29.1
1999 879 58.1 15.1 39.4
2000 867 60.0 14.5 39.8
2001 769 50.5 15.2 38.6
2002 892 65.1 13.7 45.7
2003 892 65.1 13.7 45.7
2004 876 62.4 14.0 47.5
2005 964 66.2 14.6 58.2
2006 943 71.7 13.2 59.9
2007 901 65.0 13.9 63.7
2008 923 63.3 14.6 71.2
2009 971 61.9 15.7 68.1
2010 824 59.1 13.9 74.9
2011 865 53.1 16.2 75.3
2012 834 47.5 17.5 75.1
2013 811 46.1 17.5 77.1
2014 791 53.1 14.8 80.7
2015 762 50.0 15.2 74.4
2016 721 47.0 15.3 77
2017 706 44.3 15.9 68.6
2018 695 45.0 15.4 72.1
2019 686 44.3 15.4 81.8
2020 690 43.4 15.8 87
2021 689 48.0 14.3 89.7
2022 638 49.7 12.8 85.6
2023 637 45.8 13.9 87.3
2024 576 46.3 12.4 88.5

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 Beneke Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 838 43.0 19.4 n/a
1989 751 n/a n/a n/a
1990 1006 52.0 19.3 n/a
1991 1103 51.6 21.3 n/a
1992 882 50.7 17.3 20
1993 925 54.0 17.1 34.6
1994 1033 56.4 18.3 21.3
1995 1171 69.0 17.0 27.6
1996 1171 69.0 17.0 27.6
1997 801 52.1 15.4 34.2
1998 832 55.2 15.1 29.1
1999 879 58.1 15.1 39.4
2000 867 60.0 14.5 39.8
2001 769 50.5 15.2 38.6
2002 892 65.1 13.7 45.7
2003 892 65.1 13.7 45.7
2004 876 62.4 14.0 47.5
2005 964 66.2 14.6 58.2
2006 943 71.7 13.2 59.9
2007 901 65.0 13.9 63.7
2008 923 63.3 14.6 71.2
2009 971 61.9 15.7 68.1
2010 824 59.1 13.9 74.9
2011 865 53.1 16.2 75.3
2012 834 47.5 17.5 75.1
2013 811 46.1 17.5 77.1
2014 791 53.1 14.8 80.7
2015 762 50.0 15.2 74.4
2016 721 47.0 15.3 77
2017 706 44.3 15.9 68.6
2018 695 45.0 15.4 72.1
2019 686 44.3 15.4 81.8
2020 690 43.4 15.8 87
2021 689 48.0 14.3 89.7
2022 638 49.7 12.8 85.6
2023 637 45.8 13.9 87.3
2024 576 46.3 12.4 88.5

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 Beneke Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,351 (14.0%) $8,277 (86.0%) $9,629
2020 $1,222 (12.7%) $8,387 (87.3%) $9,608
2021 $1,511 (13.7%) $9,510 (86.3%) $11,020

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Beneke Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2585th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 3113th of 4647 Elementary schools
 9.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Beneke Elementary)3840
 2%
   3rd Grade Reading (Spring Independent School District (Isd))3135
 4%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Beneke Elementary)3929
 10%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Spring Independent School District (Isd))3132
 1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (Beneke Elementary)4247
 5%
   3rd Grade Reading (Spring Independent School District (Isd))4323
 20%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)3926
 13%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Beneke Elementary)4527
 18%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Spring Independent School District (Isd))3116
 15%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)3123
 8%
4th Grade Reading (Beneke Elementary)3938
 1%
   4th Grade Reading (Spring Independent School District (Isd))3132
 1%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Beneke Elementary)3651
 15%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Spring Independent School District (Isd))3332
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
4th Grade Reading (Beneke Elementary)8027
 53%
   4th Grade Reading (Spring Independent School District (Isd))2721
 6%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)2931
 2%
5th Grade Reading (Beneke Elementary)4341
 2%
   5th Grade Reading (Spring Independent School District (Isd))3842
 4%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Beneke Elementary)6049
 11%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Spring Independent School District (Isd))4437
 7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Beneke Elementary)3410
 24%
   5th Grade Science (Spring Independent School District (Isd))3218
 14%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students686637
 7.1%
African American199175
 12.1%
American Indian85
 37.5%
Asian5330
 43.4%
Hispanic408399
 2.2%
Pacific Islander01
White1415
 7.1%
Two or More Races412
 200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients81.8%87.3%
 5.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Beneke Elementary

Beneke Elementary ranks 2750th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Beneke Elementary are 65% Hispanic, 24% African American, 6% Asian, 2% White, 2% Two or more races.

Students who attend Beneke Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Edwin M Wells Middle
High : Westfield High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 576 students attended Beneke Elementary.


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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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