Benhaven Elementary

www.harnett.k12.nc.us/Domain/10

1,030 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

1,030

Total Students

71.9

Full-Time Teachers

14.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

45.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Benhaven Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	463
Hispanic	241
Black	202
Asian	21
Two or More	89
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	10

White
463 (45.0 %)
Hispanic
241 (23.4 %)
Black
202 (19.6 %)
Two or More
89 (8.6 %)
Asian
21 (2.0 %)
Pacific Islander
10 (1.0 %)
American Indian
4 (0.4 %)

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:	Harnett County Schools
Phone:	(919)499-4811
Website:	http://www.harnett.k12.nc.us/Domain/10
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	1,030
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	71.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	427
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	45

* 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 54

Kindergarten 161

Grade 1 176

Grade 2 166

Grade 3 175

Grade 4 153

Grade 5 145