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Elementary· 7 schools in district

Bennettsville Primary

301 Jefferson Street, Bennettsville, SC 29512Marlboro 01 →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–03Non-Charter
552
Students
Total enrolled
$15,935
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 11% vs nat'l
16.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 9% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 552 students in grades PK–03 in Bennettsville, South Carolina.
11% above average funding
District spends $15,935 per pupil, 11% more than the national average of $14,347.
16.7 : 1 student-teacher ratio
This is near the national average of 15.4:1.
About This School

Bennettsville Primary is a large elementary in Bennettsville, South Carolina, serving grades PK–03 with 552 students. The district invests $15,935 per student — 11% above the national average of $14,347, with a 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 100% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at Bennettsville Primary

552
Total Students
16.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
100%
Free Lunch
33
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–03) are served by this school
Gender Distribution287 male · 265 female
52%
48%
Male 52%Female 48%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility100%
National avg 52% · 552 students
Student Composition
17%
71%
Asian1%
White17%
Hispanic / Latino2%
Black71%
Multiracial7%
Native American2%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 450297000783

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,935Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$15,935
State avg
$17,188
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$7,011
Student Support$3,028
Administration$1,912
Operations$2,390
Other$1,593
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $15,935 spent per student, an estimated $7,059 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
45%
26%
State government
44.6%
Local (property tax)
25.5%
Federal programs
29.9%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 100% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
McColl Elementary/MiddleWallace Elementary/MiddleBennettsville IntermediateClio Elementary
↓
Middle
Blenheim Middle School of Discovery
↓
High School
Marlboro County High
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 03
Location—
CountyMarlboro County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictMarlboro 01 →
Phone: (843)479-5936
NCES ID: 450297000783
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Bennettsville seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing a diverse, community-focused learning environment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Marlboro 01
High
Marlboro County High
1,047 students · 09–12
100% FRL
Elem
McColl Elementary/Middle
643 students · PK–08
● 30 opp100% FRL
Mid
Blenheim Middle School of Discovery
444 students · 06–08
● 35 opp100% FRL
Elem
Wallace Elementary/Middle
432 students · PK–08
● 33 opp100% FRL
Elem
Bennettsville Intermediate
225 students · 04–05
100% FRL
Elem
Clio Elementary
206 students · PK–05
● 33 opp100% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
301 Jefferson Street, Bennettsville, SC 29512
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.