Serving 582 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Benignus Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 582 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 53%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in TX
Math Proficiency
: 61% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 69% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Benignus Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Benignus Elementary School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Benignus Elementary School is ranked #1036 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Benignus Elementary School?
582 students attend Benignus Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Benignus Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 9% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Benignus Elementary School?
Benignus Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Benignus Elementary School offer ?
Benignus Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Benignus Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 582 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 53%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 61% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 69% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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