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Benson Elementary

PublicGrades -1–4
Benson, North Carolina · Johnston County Public Schools
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students719
Student:Teacher15.9:1
Free/Reduced Lunch100%
Title INo

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 500
719
Total Enrollment
State avg: 82%
100%+17.3pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
15.9:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
-1–4
Grade Span
Elementary
Level

Overview

Benson Elementary is a public elementary serving grades -1–4 in Benson, North Carolina. The school enrolls 719 students. It is part of the Johnston County Public Schools district.

Source: NCES CCD (2025)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against North Carolina state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
100% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–4
DistrictJohnston County Public Schools
County37101
CityBenson
ZIP27504
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID370237001009

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment719
White39.1%
Hispanic / Latino36.0%
Black / African American17.0%
Asian0.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races7.8%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
39.1%
Hispanic
36.0%
Black
17.0%
Asian
0.0%
Two+
7.8%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %100%
State Avg82%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)