Benson Elementary
Benson, NC
PublicElementary · Grades Pre-K–4
School performance grade
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
C grade for 2024–25, score 64.
| Measure | 2022–23 | 2023–24 | 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade | C | B | C |
| School performance score | 63 | 70 | 64 |
| School achievement score | 56.9 | 66.5 | 64 |
| Reading and math | 58.8% | 66.5% | 64.5% |
| English learner progress | 30.3% | Not reported | 51.3% |
| Science, grades 5 and 8 | Not reported | Not reported | 65.4% |
| Math, grades 3–8 | 67.5% | 74.8% | 71.6% |
| Reading, grades 3–8 | 50% | 58.3% | 57.4% |
| School growth score | 86.2 | 84.8 | 64.6 |
| Growth status | Exceeded | Met | NotMet |
| Math performance grade | B | B | C |
| Math performance score | 70 | 74 | 69 |
| Math growth score | 80.6 | 68.5 | 59.6 |
| Math growth status | Met | NotMet | NotMet |
| Reading performance grade | C | C | C |
| Reading performance score | 57 | 65 | 61 |
| Reading growth score | 87.3 | 90 | 77.8 |
| Reading growth status | Exceeded | Exceeded | Met |
The grade combines applicable achievement measures and academic growth.
Safety incidents
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
0.000 reportable criminal acts per 1,000 students in 2024–25.
| Measure | 2022–23 | 2023–24 | 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reportable criminal acts per 1,000 students | 4.975 | 0.000 | 0.000 |
Rate denominators: 2022–23, 2023–24: Final average daily membership; 2024–25: Student population estimate.
Discipline
State and federal reports
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
9.67 short-term out-of-school suspensions per 1,000 students in 2024–25.
| Measure | 2022–23 | 2023–24 | 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Short-term suspensions per 1,000 students | 87.89 | 46.39 | 9.67 |
Rate denominator: Final average daily membership.
Short-term suspensions last up to 10 school days. Repeat suspensions count separately.
U.S. Department of Education
| Measure | 2021–22 | 2023–24 |
|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in the fall | 565 | 583 |
| Suspended out of school | 3.4% · 19 | 2.9% · 17 |
| Suspended in school | 6.7% · 38 | 5.5% · 32 |
| Expelled | 0.0% · 0 | 0.0% · 0 |
School Profile
Location
Rural, Distant
Enrollment
603 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
Demographics
Hispanic/Latino34.8%
White38.3%
Black or African American17.9%
Asian0.0%
Two or More Races9.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.0%
School information
North Carolina School Report Cards · 2024–25
- Calendar
- Traditional
- Title I
- Y
Public school directory
NCES ID 370237001009
- District
- Johnston County Public Schools
- Status
- Open
- School category
- Regular School
- Charter
- No
- Virtual instruction
- No virtual instruction
- Enrollment
- 603 students
- Teachers (FTE)
- 48.5
Sources
- North Carolina School Performance Grades · North Carolina Department of Public Instruction · 2024–25
- North Carolina School Report Cards Profile · North Carolina Department of Public Instruction · 2024–25
- North Carolina School Discipline Reports · North Carolina Department of Public Instruction · 2022–23, 2023–24, 2024–25
- NCES Common Core of Data · National Center for Education Statistics · 2023–24
- Civil Rights Data Collection · U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights · 2021–22, 2023–24