Benjamin J Martin Elementary

430 N Reilly Road
Fayetteville, NC 28303

www.bmes.ccs.k12.nc.us/

522 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Benjamin J. Martin Elementary School, located on North Reilly Road in Fayetteville, North Carolina, is a public elementary school serving the Cumberland County Schools district. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment that focuses on the academic, social, and emotional development of its students. By emphasizing foundational literacy and numeracy, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success in their future educational endeavors while maintaining a strong connection to the local Fayetteville community.

The school’s website reflects its dedication to transparency and communication, providing families with essential resources such as calendars, teacher contact information, and updates on school policies. Beyond standard classroom instruction, Benjamin J. Martin Elementary works to engage students through various school activities and initiatives that promote character building and community involvement. It serves as a vital resource for families in the area, striving to maintain high standards of teaching and a welcoming atmosphere for all students who walk through its doors.

522

Total Students

36.3

Full-Time Teachers

14.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

97.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Benjamin J Martin Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	54
Hispanic	82
Black	311
Asian	13
Two or More	60
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Black
311 (59.6%)
Hispanic
82 (15.7%)
Two or More
60 (11.5%)
White
54 (10.3%)
Asian
13 (2.5%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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:	Cumberland County Schools
Phone:	(910)864-4843
Website:	http://www.bmes.ccs.k12.nc.us/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	522
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	510
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 35

Kindergarten 93

Grade 1 77

Grade 2 73

Grade 3 88

Grade 4 80

Grade 5 76

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Benjamin J Martin Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	35
Kindergarten	93
Grade 1	77
Grade 2	73
Grade 3	88
Grade 4	80
Grade 5	76

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Benjamin J Martin Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	249	47.7%
Male	273	52.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)