Benton Heights Elementary

bhes.ucps.k12.nc.us/

470 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Benton Heights Elementary School is a public school located in Monroe, North Carolina, and serves as part of the Union County Public Schools (UCPS) district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and community engagement. By prioritizing foundational skills in literacy and mathematics, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for future educational success within the district.

Beyond core academics, Benton Heights places a strong emphasis on creating a welcoming school culture that encourages parent and community involvement. The school utilizes a variety of programs and resources to address the individual needs of its students, ensuring that both social-emotional and academic milestones are met. Through collaboration between dedicated educators, families, and the surrounding Monroe community, Benton Heights strives to maintain a positive atmosphere where students feel empowered to learn and grow.

470

Total Students

43.7

Full-Time Teachers

10.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

95.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Benton Heights Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	36
Hispanic	320
Black	98
Asian	1
Two or More	15

Hispanic
320 (68.1 %)
Black
98 (20.9 %)
White
36 (7.7 %)
Two or More
15 (3.2 %)
Asian
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:	Union County Public Schools
Phone:	(704)296-3100
Website:	http://bhes.ucps.k12.nc.us/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	470
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	448
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 18

Kindergarten 86

Grade 1 71

Grade 2 78

Grade 3 66

Grade 4 76

Grade 5 75

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Benton Heights Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	18
Kindergarten	86
Grade 1	71
Grade 2	78
Grade 3	66
Grade 4	76
Grade 5	75

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Benton Heights Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	237	50.4%
Male	233	49.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)