BENS BRANCH EL

www.newcaneyisd.org

812 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

812

Total Students

50.7

Full-Time Teachers

16.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

51.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BENS BRANCH EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	278
Hispanic	394
Black	78
Asian	34
Two or More	22
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
394 (48.5%)
White
278 (34.2%)
Black
78 (9.6%)
Asian
34 (4.2%)
Two or More
22 (2.7%)
American Indian
3 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	NEW CANEY ISD
Phone:	(281)577-8700
Website:	http://www.newcaneyisd.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	812
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	50.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	384
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	35

* 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 49

Kindergarten 125

Grade 1 123

Grade 2 120

Grade 3 136

Grade 4 115

Grade 5 144

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for BENS BRANCH EL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	49
Kindergarten	125
Grade 1	123
Grade 2	120
Grade 3	136
Grade 4	115
Grade 5	144

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for BENS BRANCH EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	425	52.3%
Male	387	47.7%

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th