BENSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Benson Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Johnston County Public Schools school district, located in Benson, NC with about 625 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 4th 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 44 teachers, Benson Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

Benson Elementary School, located in Benson, North Carolina, is a key part of the Johnston County Public Schools system. Serving the local community, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive educational foundation for students in the primary grades. It maintains a commitment to academic growth, character development, and creating a supportive environment where students can thrive both intellectually and socially.

As part of the Johnston County district, the school utilizes standardized curriculum resources and integrates community values into its daily operations. Through its official website, the school keeps families informed about academic initiatives, extracurricular opportunities, and administrative updates. Benson Elementary serves as a central hub for the town’s educational life, emphasizing collaboration between teachers, parents, and the surrounding community to prepare students for success as they transition into middle school.

For more information, contact Benson Elementary at (919) 894-4233 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

2040 Hwy 50 N
Benson, NC 27504-6570
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BENSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Benson, NC with about 625 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in North Carolina

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
625
Teachers:
44.5
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
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 625 students

White
44.6%
Hispanic/Latino
34.2%
Black or African American
17.3%
Two or more races
3.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%

Female
51.2%
Male
48.8%

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.