- Enrollment
- 1,686
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Suffolk, VA
Mack Benn Jr. Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Mack Benn Jr. Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510371001895
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mack Benn Jr. Elementary earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #7 of 11
- schools in Suffolk · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 65.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Mack Benn Jr. Elementary has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mack Benn Jr. Elementary ranks #7 of 11 schools in Suffolk, VA.
School address
District: Suffolk City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510371001895 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Mack Benn Jr. Elementary held near 704 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 49.0 → 44.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+20 students YoY 510371001895 · Suffolk, VA Other · MID · TRAD
713 enr · 14.6:1 · 65.5% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: King's Fork High (1,686 students)
Mack Benn Jr. Elementary held near 704 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 49.0 → 44.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Mack Benn Jr. Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- King's Fork Hi
King's Fork High
1,686 students
- Nansemond Rive
Nansemond River High
1,683 students
- Lakeland High
Lakeland High
1,045 students
- King's Fork Mi
King's Fork Middle
986 students
- Florence Bowse
Florence Bowser Elementary
926 students
- This school
Mack Benn Jr. Elementary
713 students
What this shows Mack Benn Jr. Elementary reports 713 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mack Benn Jr. Elementary compares
Mack Benn Jr. Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.6:1 | ▲ 5% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.5% | ▲ 14% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 713 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
713
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 63% in Virginia - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,431
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $15,892
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 713 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
88
in-school suspensions + 49 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 67.3%
White 14.7%
Hispanic or Latino 10.1%
Two or More 7.0%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 67.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.0, Mack Benn Jr. Elementary is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Suffolk City Public Schools reports $14,431 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mack Benn Jr. Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| King's Fork High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Nansemond River High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lakeland High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| King's Fork Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Florence Bowser Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mack Benn Jr. Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,683
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,045
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 986
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 926
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar other schools in Suffolk
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Florence Bowser Elementary
Standard public school
926 students 19.3:1 students per teacher
Northern Shores Elementary
Standard public school
798 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Hillpoint Elementary
Standard public school
780 students 17:1 students per teacher
Creekside Elementary
Standard public school
764 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Elephant's Fork Elementary
Standard public school
653 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Southwestern Elementary
Standard public school
579 students 16.1:1 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 (~713 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mack Benn Jr. Elementary
How many students attend Mack Benn Jr. Elementary?
Mack Benn Jr. Elementary has 713 students enrolled. It is a public school in Suffolk, VA. CCD year-over-year: 684 (2022-23) → 704 (2023-24), nearly flat (+20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mack Benn Jr. Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Mack Benn Jr. Elementary is 14.6:1, which is 5% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mack Benn Jr. Elementary?
65.5% of students at Mack Benn Jr. Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mack Benn Jr. Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Mack Benn Jr. Elementary is African American at 67.3% of enrollment, in Suffolk, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mack Benn Jr. Elementary?
Mack Benn Jr. Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Mack Benn Jr. Elementary rank among schools in Suffolk?
By Resource Investment Index, Mack Benn Jr. Elementary ranks #7 of 11 schools in Suffolk, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Suffolk on the city page.
What other schools are in Suffolk City Public Schools?
Besides Mack Benn Jr. Elementary, Suffolk City Public Schools also operates King's Fork High (1,686 students), Nansemond River High (1,683 students), and Lakeland High (1,045 students). See the Suffolk City Public Schools district page for the complete list.