District Overview
Located at 106 W. School Street in Benavides, Texas, Benavides Independent School District is an active, traditional public school district serving families in a rural, remote South Texas community. Operating two educational campuses, the district delivers a complete academic continuum spanning from prekindergarten all the way through 12th grade. As a non-charter public school system, Benavides ISD offers local families an accessible, community-centered learning environment, with administrative information and district resources readily available online at benavidesisd.net or by calling their main office at (361) 256-3003.

For the 2024–2025 academic year, the district provides instruction to a close-knit student body of 148 learners, reflecting a balanced gender mix of 76 female and 72 male students and a demographic composed predominantly of Hispanic youth alongside a smaller White student population. To support student growth and school operations, Benavides ISD maintains a substantial workforce of roughly 110 full-time equivalent personnel. This includes nearly 48 full-time equivalent teachers supported by over 62 dedicated staff members, creating an exceptionally supportive staffing environment that allows for individualized attention, small group instruction, and strong connections between educators and families.
2
Total Schools
148
Total Students
48.3
Full-Time Teachers
3.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BENAVIDES ISD
Demographic Student Count
White8
Hispanic140
  • Hispanic
    140 (94.6%)
  • White
    8 (5.4%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in BENAVIDES ISD
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary1
Middle0
High1
Other6
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District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:2
Students:148*
Teachers (FTE):48.3*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:3.1