BENHAVEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Benhaven Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Harnett County Schools school district, located in Sanford, NC with about 554 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 34 teachers, Benhaven Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Benhaven Elementary School, located on Olivia Road in Sanford, North Carolina, serves as a key educational institution within the Harnett County School District. The school is dedicated to providing a supportive and structured learning environment for its students, focusing on fundamental academic development while fostering a positive school culture. By emphasizing both core curriculum standards and student engagement, Benhaven strives to prepare its young learners for success in their future academic endeavors.
Beyond its academic focus, Benhaven Elementary plays an active role in the local Sanford community. The school promotes collaboration between educators, parents, and students to create a holistic educational experience. Through its official website, the school maintains transparent communication with families, offering resources, important updates, and information regarding school events, all aimed at ensuring that students have the necessary tools and community support to thrive during their primary school years.
For more information, contact Benhaven Elementary at (919) 499-4811 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Sanford, NC 27332
(919) 499-4811
BENHAVEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Sanford, NC with about 554 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in North Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Harnett County Schools
- Total Students:
- 554
- Teachers:
- 34.9
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 554 students
- White
- 53.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 25.3%
- Black or African American
- 14.4%
- Two or more races
- 5.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.9%
- Asian
- 0.5%
- Female
- 50.5%
- Male
- 49.5%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.