Bennett School

www.chatham.k12.nc.us/o/bes

187 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Bennett School, located in the rural community of Bennett, North Carolina, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Chatham County Schools district. As a K-8 school, it plays a central role in the local community, providing a small-town learning environment that emphasizes personalized attention and a strong connection between students, staff, and families. The school is committed to fostering academic growth while promoting the social and emotional development of its student body during their formative years.

Academically, Bennett School focuses on preparing students for high school and beyond by aligning its curriculum with state standards while maintaining the intimate culture of a community-focused school. The faculty emphasizes collaborative learning and the importance of a supportive educational atmosphere, often leveraging its smaller size to ensure that no student goes unnoticed. By integrating local community values with modern educational practices, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded students who are prepared to succeed both in the classroom and in the broader community.

187

Total Students

16.3

Full-Time Teachers

11.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

98.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bennett School
Demographic	Student Count
White	160
Hispanic	20
Black	1
Two or More	5
American Indian	1

White
160 (85.6%)
Hispanic
20 (10.7%)
Two or More
5 (2.7%)
Black
1 (0.5%)
American Indian
1 (0.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Chatham County Schools
Phone:	(336)581-3586
Website:	http://www.chatham.k12.nc.us/o/bes
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	187
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	184
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 10

Kindergarten 20

Grade 1 19

Grade 2 13

Grade 3 18

Grade 4 25

Grade 5 26

Grade 6 23

Grade 7 12

Grade 8 21