What grades does Benson Elementary serve?

As a Primary school, Benson Elementary serves students in Benson, NC. The school is administered by the local school district.

Where is Benson Elementary located?

You can find Benson Elementary in Benson, NC.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Benson Elementary?

At Benson Elementary, there are approximately 12.6 students for every teacher.

What schools are in Benson, NC?

Benson Elementary is among the schools serving Benson, NC. The school is part of the local school system.

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Benson Elementary — School Calendar 2026-27

Primary|Benson, North Carolina|Johnston County Public Schools

Benson, NC 27504

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School Profile

Grades

PK–4

Enrollment

603

Student:Teacher

12.6:1

Locale

Rural

District

Johnston County Public Schools

Econ. Disadvantaged

99.5%

Phone

(919)894-4233

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

32%

21th percentile in NC

Math Proficiency

27%

26th percentile in NC

Chronic Absenteeism

6.7%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

9 students enrolled

Student-Teacher Ratio: 14.7:1

Near average in NC

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

798

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

100% fully certified

Counselors

Psychologists

0.40000001

Social Workers

0.5

Nurses

0.60000002

School Resource Officers

0.5

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$11,352

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$7,356

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$12,012

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 11%State 65%Local 24%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$431,758

-2.6% 1yr+34.6% 5yr

Raleigh, NC metro area

Community Need Level

Moderate

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

19.4%

Below 150% poverty line

3.8%

Unemployment rate

11.2%

Uninsured residents

10.3%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

6,204

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

5,823

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

2,540 (44%)

Other Health Impairment

1,101 (19%)

Autism

787 (14%)

Speech/Language Impairment

542 (9%)

Intellectual Disability

251 (4%)

Emotional Disturbance

111 (2%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

719

Current enrollment

Growing(+18% 5yr)

Coming Up

Thu, Sep 10, 2026

BOG Testing 3rd Grade

exam

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in Johnston County Public Schools. Benson Elementary follows the district calendar.

Date	Event	Type	Level
Tue, Sep 1, 2026	BOY MAP Testing (Reading)District-wide	exam	—
Wed, Sep 2, 2026	BOY MAP Testing (Reading)District-wide	exam	—
Thu, Sep 3, 2026	MAP Testing in 6th-8th MathDistrict-wide	exam	—
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	No School - HolidayDistrict-wide	Holiday	—
Wed, Sep 9, 2026	Planning Period PDDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Thu, Sep 10, 2026	BOG Testing 3rd Grade District-wide	exam	—