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Benson Elementary
PublicElementaryGrades PK–5
2040 Hwy 50 N, Benson, NC 27504 · (919) 894-4233 · Part of Johnston County Schools
Students
719
Students per teacher
16:1
Free or reduced lunch
100%
Setting
Rural
Grades
PK–5
What stands out about Benson Elementary
- Math proficiency 15 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 15 pts below the state
- Enrollment up 22.9% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency27%
State average 41.8%
Reading / language arts32%
State average 47.2%
Location
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2040 Hwy 50 N, Benson
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K11
Kindergarten105
Grade 1110
Grade 2120
Grade 3141
Grade 4104
Grade 5128
Enrollment over time
585’20
592’21
608’22
603’23
719’24
Up 22.9% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 39%Hispanic 36%Black 17%Two or more races 8%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.