Benson Elementary

2040 Hwy 50 N
Benson, NC 27504

bensonelem.johnston.k12.nc.us

608 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

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.

608

Total Students

42.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

117.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Benson Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	243
Hispanic	219
Black	106
Two or More	39
American Indian	1

White
243 (40.0 %)
Hispanic
219 (36.0 %)
Black
106 (17.4 %)
Two or More
39 (6.4 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Johnston County Public Schools
Phone:	(919)894-4233
Website:	http://bensonelem.johnston.k12.nc.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	608
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	716
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 17

Kindergarten 120

Grade 1 125

Grade 2 101

Grade 3 127

Grade 4 118