Bennettsville Primary
552 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 3rd
School Overview
Bennettsville Primary, located at 301 Jefferson Street in Bennettsville, South Carolina, is a key educational facility within the Marlboro County School District. As a primary-level institution, the school is dedicated to establishing a strong academic and social foundation for the community’s youngest learners, typically serving students in the early grades of elementary education. The school's mission centers on fostering early childhood development through a supportive learning environment that emphasizes literacy, numeracy, and foundational social skills necessary for future academic success.
Beyond its core curriculum, Bennettsville Primary serves as a central hub for the local community, emphasizing collaboration between educators, parents, and families to ensure student well-being. By focusing on creating an engaging and safe atmosphere, the school aims to instill a love for learning in its students during their formative years. Its location in the heart of Bennettsville reflects its commitment to being an accessible and integral part of the regional educational landscape, preparing children for the transition to upper elementary grade levels within the district.
Beyond its core curriculum, Bennettsville Primary serves as a central hub for the local community, emphasizing collaboration between educators, parents, and families to ensure student well-being. By focusing on creating an engaging and safe atmosphere, the school aims to instill a love for learning in its students during their formative years. Its location in the heart of Bennettsville reflects its commitment to being an accessible and integral part of the regional educational landscape, preparing children for the transition to upper elementary grade levels within the district.
552
Total Students
33.0
Full-Time Teachers
16.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 95 |
| Hispanic | 11 |
| Black | 390 |
| Asian | 5 |
| Two or More | 40 |
| American Indian | 9 |
| Pacific Islander | 2 |
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Black390 (70.7 %)
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White95 (17.2 %)
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Two or More40 (7.2 %)
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Hispanic11 (2.0 %)
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American Indian9 (1.6 %)
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Asian5 (0.9 %)
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Pacific Islander2 (0.4 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Elementary School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | Supplemental Virtual |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | Marlboro 01 |
| Phone: | (843)479-5936 |
| Grade Range: | Pre-K - 3rd |
| Total Students: | 552 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 33.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 16.7 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 0 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten
53
Kindergarten
96
Grade 1
135
Grade 2
130
Grade 3
138
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 53 |
| Kindergarten | 96 |
| Grade 1 | 135 |
| Grade 2 | 130 |
| Grade 3 | 138 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 265 | 48% |
| Male | 287 | 52% |
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
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