- Enrollment
- 2,187
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Benson, NC
Benson Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Benson Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370237001009
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Benson Elementary earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of North Carolina schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Benson · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.1:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 68.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Benson Elementary has class sizes larger than 73% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Benson Elementary ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Benson, NC.
School address
District: Johnston County Public Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370237001009 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Benson Elementary held near 603 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 42.0 → 48.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 370237001009 · Benson, NC Other · MID · TRAD
719 enr · 17.1:1 · 68.3% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Corinth Holders High (2,187 students)
Benson Elementary held near 603 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 42.0 → 48.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Benson Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Corinth Holder
Corinth Holders High
2,187 students
- Clayton High
Clayton High
1,929 students
- Cleveland High
Cleveland High
1,889 students
- West Johnston
West Johnston High
1,563 students
- Smithfield-Sel
Smithfield-Selma High
1,548 students
- This school 719
Benson Elementary
719 students
What this shows Benson Elementary reports 719 students on the CCD universe file.
How Benson Elementary compares
Benson 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 | 17.1:1 | ▲ 8% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.3% | ▲ 3% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 719 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
719
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% above the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 73% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
30.2%
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
$11,352
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 719 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
38
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 39.1%
Hispanic or Latino 36.0%
African American 17.0%
Two or More 7.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 39.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.3, Benson Elementary is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Johnston County Public Schools reports $11,352 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Benson Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corinth Holders High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clayton High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cleveland High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Johnston High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Smithfield-Selma High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Benson Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,929
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,889
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,563
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,548
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar other schools in Benson
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~719 students)
Frequently asked questions about Benson Elementary
How many students attend Benson Elementary?
Benson Elementary has 719 students enrolled. It is a public school in Benson, NC. CCD year-over-year: 608 (2022-23) → 603 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Benson Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Benson Elementary is 17.1:1, which is 8% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Benson Elementary?
68.3% of students at Benson Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Benson Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Benson Elementary is White at 39.1% of enrollment, in Benson, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Benson Elementary?
Benson Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Benson Elementary rank among public schools in Benson?
By Resource Investment Index, Benson Elementary ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Benson, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Benson on the city page.
What other schools are in Johnston County Public Schools?
Besides Benson Elementary, Johnston County Public Schools also operates Corinth Holders High (2,187 students), Clayton High (1,929 students), and Cleveland High (1,889 students). See the Johnston County Public Schools district page for the complete list.