How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Bennett School | Highfalls Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Bennett, NC | Bennett, NC |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 187 | 293 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 11.5:1 | 14.1:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 98.4% | 99.0% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Bennett School | Highfalls Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,128 | $11,374 |
| District | Chatham County Schools | Moore County Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Bennett School | Highfalls Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| White | 85.6% | 86.7% |
| African American | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.7% | 9.2% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Multiracial | 2.7% | 2.7% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Bennett School | Highfalls Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 296:1 | 258:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 16.1% | 16.8% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 15 | 5 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.