- Enrollment
- 1,048
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Rocky Mount, NC
Benvenue Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Benvenue Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 370327001342
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Benvenue Elementary earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of North Carolina schools.
- #3 of 6
- elementary schools in Rocky Mount · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 87.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Benvenue 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, Benvenue Elementary ranks #3 of 6 elementary schools in Rocky Mount, NC.
School address
District: Nash County Public Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370327001342 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+33 students YoY
Benvenue Elementary grew from 580 students in 2022-23 to 613 in 2023-24 (+5.7%).
Teacher FTE added 33.5 → 37.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+33 students YoY 370327001342 · Rocky Mount, NC Elementary · MID · TRAD
562 enr · 17:1 · 87.6% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Southern Nash High (1,048 students)
Benvenue Elementary grew from 580 students in 2022-23 to 613 in 2023-24 (+5.7%). Teacher FTE added 33.5 → 37.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Benvenue Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Southern Nash
Southern Nash High
1,048 students
- Northern Nash
Northern Nash High
1,035 students
- Rocky Mount Hi
Rocky Mount High
1,023 students
- Red Oak Middle
Red Oak Middle
840 students
- Southern Nash
Southern Nash Middle
795 students
- This school
Benvenue Elementary
562 students
What this shows Benvenue Elementary reports 562 students on the CCD universe file.
How Benvenue Elementary compares
Benvenue Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | ▲ 8% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.6% | ▲ 33% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 562 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
562
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
87.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% 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
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
31.3%
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
$12,350
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 562 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
21
in-school suspensions + 55 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 72.6%
Hispanic or Latino 8.5%
Two or More 8.2%
White 7.7%
Asian 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 72.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.2, Benvenue Elementary is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Nash County Public Schools reports $12,350 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Benvenue Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Nash High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northern Nash High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rocky Mount High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Red Oak Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southern Nash Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Benvenue Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,035
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,023
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 840
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 795
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar elementary schools in Rocky Mount
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Winstead Avenue Elementary
Standard public school
555 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Englewood Elementary
Standard public school
383 students 11.6:1 students per teacher
D S Johnson Elementary
Standard public school
362 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
Baskerville Elementary
Standard public school
312 students 20.8:1 students per teacher
Fairview Elementary
Standard public school
281 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~562 students)
Frequently asked questions about Benvenue Elementary
How many students attend Benvenue Elementary?
Benvenue Elementary has 562 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Rocky Mount, NC. CCD year-over-year: 580 (2022-23) → 613 (2023-24), up 33.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Benvenue Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Benvenue Elementary is 17:1, which is 8% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Benvenue Elementary?
87.6% of students at Benvenue Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Benvenue Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Benvenue Elementary is African American at 72.6% of enrollment, in Rocky Mount, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Benvenue Elementary?
Benvenue Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Benvenue Elementary rank among elementary schools in Rocky Mount?
By Resource Investment Index, Benvenue Elementary ranks #3 of 6 elementary schools in Rocky Mount, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Rocky Mount on the city page.
What other schools are in Nash County Public Schools?
Besides Benvenue Elementary, Nash County Public Schools also operates Southern Nash High (1,048 students), Northern Nash High (1,035 students), and Rocky Mount High (1,023 students). See the Nash County Public Schools district page for the complete list.