- Enrollment
- 1,981
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sanford, NC
Benhaven Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Benhaven Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370201000876
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Benhaven Elementary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #2 of 5
- schools in Sanford · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 38.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Benhaven Elementary has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Benhaven Elementary ranks #2 of 5 schools in Sanford, NC.
School address
District: Harnett County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370201000876 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Benhaven Elementary held near 1,031 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 71.9 → 68.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 370201000876 · Sanford, NC Other · MID · TRAD
1,065 enr · 15:1 · 38.1% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Overhills High (1,981 students)
Benhaven Elementary held near 1,031 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 71.9 → 68.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Benhaven Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Overhills High
Overhills High
1,981 students
- Harnett Centra
Harnett Central High
1,522 students
- Western Harnet
Western Harnett High
1,324 students
- Triton High
Triton High
1,274 students
- This school
Benhaven Elementary
1,065 students
- Harnett Centra
Harnett Central Middle
1,059 students
What this shows Benhaven Elementary reports 1,065 students on the CCD universe file.
How Benhaven Elementary compares
Benhaven Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▼ 5% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.1% | ▼ 42% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,065 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,065
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 49% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,877
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Carolina avg of $12,294
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 355 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 46.4%
African American 20.8%
Hispanic or Latino 19.8%
Two or More 10.2%
Asian 1.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 46.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.1, Benhaven Elementary is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Harnett County Schools reports $10,877 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Benhaven Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overhills High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harnett Central High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Western Harnett High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Triton High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harnett Central Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Benhaven Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,522
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,324
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,274
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,059
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar other schools in Sanford
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Ascend Leadership Academy: Lee County
Standard public school
628 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Central Carolina Academy
Standard public school
536 students 31.5:1 students per teacher
Floyd L Knight Children Center
Special-education school
95 students 7.3:1 students per teacher
Bragg Street Academy
Alternative education program
40 students 4:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,065 students)
Frequently asked questions about Benhaven Elementary
How many students attend Benhaven Elementary?
Benhaven Elementary has 1,065 students enrolled. It is a public school in Sanford, NC. CCD year-over-year: 1,030 (2022-23) → 1,031 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Benhaven Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Benhaven Elementary is 15:1, which is 5% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Benhaven Elementary?
38.1% of students at Benhaven Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Benhaven Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Benhaven Elementary is White at 46.4% of enrollment, in Sanford, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Benhaven Elementary?
Benhaven Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Benhaven Elementary rank among schools in Sanford?
By Resource Investment Index, Benhaven Elementary ranks #2 of 5 schools in Sanford, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Sanford on the city page.
What other schools are in Harnett County Schools?
Besides Benhaven Elementary, Harnett County Schools also operates Overhills High (1,981 students), Harnett Central High (1,522 students), and Western Harnett High (1,324 students). See the Harnett County Schools district page for the complete list.