Benson Primary School

bps.bensonsd.k12.az.us/

560 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Benson Primary School, located at 360 S. Patagonia Street in Benson, Arizona, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Benson Unified School District. The school is dedicated to providing a supportive and nurturing environment for its youngest learners, typically focusing on early childhood education and the primary elementary grades. By prioritizing core academic skills and social-emotional development, the school aims to build a strong educational foundation that prepares students for success as they transition into the higher grade levels within the district.

The school functions as an integral part of the small-town community of Benson, emphasizing close partnerships between educators, students, and families. Through its connection to the Benson Unified School District, the primary school benefits from district-wide resources and curricula designed to meet state educational standards. For more information regarding enrollment, school policies, and academic programs, parents and community members are encouraged to visit their official website at [http://www.bensonsd.k12.az.us](http://www.bensonsd.k12.az.us).

560

Total Students

30.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Benson Primary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	338
Hispanic	177
Black	3
Asian	4
Two or More	25
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	8

White
338 (60.4 %)
Hispanic
177 (31.6 %)
Two or More
25 (4.5 %)
Pacific Islander
8 (1.4 %)
American Indian
5 (0.9 %)
Asian
4 (0.7 %)
Black
3 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Benson Unified School District (79226)
Phone:	(520)720-6708
Website:	http://bps.bensonsd.k12.az.us/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	560
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 8

Kindergarten 97

Grade 1 83

Grade 2 96

Grade 3 95

Grade 4 82

Grade 5 97

Ungraded 2