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Benvenue Elementary

Summary:

Benvenue Elementary is a public elementary school in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, serving 580 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Nash County Public Schools district, which is ranked 177 out of 242 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Benvenue Elementary stands out for several key reasons. It has a significantly higher percentage of African American students (71.03%) compared to the surrounding schools, which range from 21.37% to 91.03% African American. The school consistently ranks in the bottom 10-15% of North Carolina elementary schools based on the SchoolDigger statewide ranking, and its performance on state standardized tests is significantly lower than the state and district averages. Benvenue Elementary also has an extremely high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 63.02% to 99.5% over the past few years, much higher than the surrounding schools. Additionally, the school has a relatively high student-teacher ratio, ranging from 14.3 to 17.3 over the past few years, which is higher than the nearby Coopers Elementary, Nashville Elementary, Red Oak Elementary, and Williford Elementary.

The data suggests that Benvenue Elementary faces significant challenges in providing quality education to its students, particularly in the areas of academic performance, equity, and resource allocation. The school's unique demographic and socioeconomic profile compared to the surrounding schools, such as Baskerville Elementary, Fairview Elementary, and M B Hubbard Elementary, highlights the need for targeted interventions and support to address these disparities.


Detail:

Public K-5

 2700 Nicodemus Mile Road
       Rocky Mount, NC  27804-8774

(252) 462-2835

District: Nash County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
1075th of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,425 Help


Students who attend Benvenue Elementary usually attend:

High:    Rocky Mount High

Student/teacher ratio:  17.3 Help
Number of students:  580

Racial breakdown:

African American:
71.0%
Hispanic:
12.1%
White:
10.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  87.6% Help


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Compare Details Benvenue Elementary ranks worse than 71.4% of elementary schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 8th among 11 ranked elementary schools in the Nash County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 31.4. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (71%), Hispanic (12.1%), White (10.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 87.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Benvenue Elementary is 17.3. 12 elementary schools in the Nash County Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Benvenue Elementary is $9,425. 11 elementary schools in the Nash County Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Benvenue Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Benvenue Elementary 1075th of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See Benvenue Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Nash County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Nash County Public Schools 177th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Benvenue Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Benvenue Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 54.82 628th 1276 50.8%
2007 44.33 829th 1293 35.9%
2008 36.31 915th 1324 30.9%
2009 29.90 1033rd 1354 23.7%
2010 29.94 1060th 1363 22.2%
2011 36.87 963rd 1381 30.3%
2012 39.19 957th 1388 31.1%
2013 29.74 1035th 1403 26.2%
2014 26.06 1070th 1390 23.0%
2015 24.09 1163rd 1440 19.2%
2016 21.99 1189th 1425 16.6%
2017 17.95 1237th 1429 13.4%
2018 10.61 1336th 1434 6.8%
2019 12.75 1342nd 1473 8.9%
2021 11.83 1364th 1489 8.4%
2022 15.46 1350th 1514 10.8%
2023 12.67 1374th 1502 8.5%
2024 31.40 1075th 1505 28.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Benvenue Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 47.16 230th 497 53.7%
2024 83.57 48th 533 91.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Benvenue Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 17.43 758th 801 5.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Benvenue Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.12 1175th 1332 11.8%
2019 21.93 1171st 1361 14.0%
2021 17.61 1191st 1329 10.4%
2022 19.61 1222nd 1366 10.5%
2023 22.10 1232nd 1437 14.3%
2024 46.47 794th 1450 45.2%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Benvenue Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 11.69 1310th 1405 6.8%
2019 17.29 1269th 1424 10.9%
2021 15.15 1280th 1440 11.1%
2022 19.79 1258th 1458 13.7%
2023 15.50 1316th 1459 9.8%
2024 39.70 911th 1455 37.4%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Benvenue Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.30 479th 897 46.6%
2019 46.65 421st 878 52.1%
2021 46.77 272nd 646 57.9%
2022 16.77 615th 634 3.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Benvenue Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.55 1274th 1413 9.8%
2019 11.36 1332nd 1430 6.9%
2021 11.60 1329th 1444 8.0%
2022 13.95 1341st 1464 8.4%
2023 12.23 1363rd 1461 6.7%
2024 23.42 1192nd 1464 18.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Benvenue Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.24 739th 927 20.3%
2019 33.76 687th 949 27.6%
2021 25.87 715th 896 20.2%
2022 28.97 715th 927 22.9%
2023 29.00 706th 933 24.3%
2024 47.46 463rd 924 49.9%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Benvenue Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.83 616th 851 27.6%
2019 27.21 716th 865 17.2%
2023 30.80 683rd 915 25.4%
2024 38.63 616th 951 35.2%
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Rank History for White students at Benvenue Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 9.30 1144th 1178 2.9%
2019 7.24 1156th 1183 2.3%
2021 11.11 1128th 1172 3.8%
2022 16.22 1091st 1194 8.6%
2024 82.92 152nd 1166 87.0%
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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Benvenue Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 607 241 5 3 4 n/a n/a 0 860
1989 671 229 10 0 3 n/a n/a 0 913
1990 739 233 9 4 4 n/a n/a 0 989
1991 799 249 12 0 7 n/a n/a 0 1067
1992 808 282 10 12 9 n/a n/a 0 1121
1993 516 247 8 11 9 n/a n/a 0 791
1994 515 288 30 15 6 n/a n/a 0 854
1995 490 332 33 16 6 n/a n/a 0 877
1996 490 332 33 16 6 n/a n/a 0 877
1997 481 302 36 13 4 n/a n/a 0 836
1998 426 306 31 10 5 n/a n/a 0 778
1999 315 261 19 4 5 n/a n/a 0 604
2000 309 288 19 5 4 n/a n/a 0 625
2001 294 307 17 3 3 n/a n/a 0 624
2002 287 328 19 19 3 n/a n/a 0 656
2003 287 328 19 19 3 n/a n/a 0 656
2004 246 355 32 21 4 n/a n/a 0 658
2005 223 401 29 34 8 n/a n/a 0 695
2006 228 441 34 31 8 n/a n/a 0 742
2007 222 430 30 37 7 n/a n/a 27 753
2008 210 413 36 56 9 n/a n/a 34 758
2009 204 475 40 61 13 n/a n/a 0 793
2010 220 507 34 59 8 n/a n/a 0 828
2011 214 475 26 66 5 0 44 0 830
2012 203 416 24 72 4 1 35 0 755
2013 152 454 35 63 4 1 30 0 739
2014 129 419 30 70 8 1 33 0 690
2015 116 444 23 82 8 1 24 0 698
2016 98 464 19 76 9 4 23 0 693
2017 67 441 25 69 6 2 20 0 630
2018 64 419 27 61 4 2 16 0 593
2019 67 423 26 66 3 2 17 0 604
2020 72 500 26 47 2 2 22 0 671
2021 60 455 26 44 1 2 18 0 606
2022 61 381 19 52 0 1 16 0 530
2023 60 412 15 70 0 0 23 0 580

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Benvenue Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 860 42.0 20.4 18
1989 913 43.0 21.2 28.8
1990 989 45.0 21.9 22.1
1991 1067 45.0 23.7 20.5
1992 1121 45.0 24.9 12.1
1993 791 41.0 19.3 20.7
1994 854 46.0 18.6 21.1
1995 877 49.0 17.9 26.7
1996 877 49.0 17.9 26.7
1997 836 53.0 15.8 29.9
1998 778 49.0 15.9 30.3
1999 604 49.0 12.3 51
2000 625 51.0 12.3 38.1
2001 624 51.0 12.2 44.1
2002 656 52.0 12.6 0
2003 656 52.0 12.6 0
2004 658 48.0 13.7 50.3
2005 695 54.0 12.9 59.3
2006 742 55.0 13.5 53.8
2007 753 n/a n/a 59.6
2008 758 44.9 16.9 61.2
2009 793 48.6 16.3 n/a
2010 828 51.2 16.1 65.1
2011 830 51.3 16.1 71.8
2012 755 52.7 14.3 70.9
2013 739 45.0 16.4 74.7
2014 690 36.5 18.9 73.5
2015 698 40.0 17.4 76.5
2016 693 41.0 16.9 99.9
2017 630 38.3 16.4 97.6
2018 593 36.9 16.0 99.5
2019 604 37.5 16.1 99.5
2020 671 38.5 17.4 99.6
2021 606 40.0 15.1 99.5
2022 530 37.0 14.3 63
2023 580 33.5 17.3 87.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Benvenue Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 860 42.0 20.4 18
1989 913 43.0 21.2 28.8
1990 989 45.0 21.9 22.1
1991 1067 45.0 23.7 20.5
1992 1121 45.0 24.9 12.1
1993 791 41.0 19.3 20.7
1994 854 46.0 18.6 21.1
1995 877 49.0 17.9 26.7
1996 877 49.0 17.9 26.7
1997 836 53.0 15.8 29.9
1998 778 49.0 15.9 30.3
1999 604 49.0 12.3 51
2000 625 51.0 12.3 38.1
2001 624 51.0 12.2 44.1
2002 656 52.0 12.6 0
2003 656 52.0 12.6 0
2004 658 48.0 13.7 50.3
2005 695 54.0 12.9 59.3
2006 742 55.0 13.5 53.8
2007 753 n/a n/a 59.6
2008 758 44.9 16.9 61.2
2009 793 48.6 16.3 n/a
2010 828 51.2 16.1 65.1
2011 830 51.3 16.1 71.8
2012 755 52.7 14.3 70.9
2013 739 45.0 16.4 74.7
2014 690 36.5 18.9 73.5
2015 698 40.0 17.4 76.5
2016 693 41.0 16.9 99.9
2017 630 38.3 16.4 97.6
2018 593 36.9 16.0 99.5
2019 604 37.5 16.1 99.5
2020 671 38.5 17.4 99.6
2021 606 40.0 15.1 99.5
2022 530 37.0 14.3 63
2023 580 33.5 17.3 87.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Benvenue Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,241 (13.2%) $8,184 (86.8%) $9,425

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Benvenue Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 1342nd of 1473 Elementary schoolsRanks 1374th of 1502 Elementary schools
 0.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Benvenue Elementary)41.631.4
 10.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Nash County Public Schools)43.344.6
 1.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)64.361.1
 3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Benvenue Elementary)41.629.1
 12.5%
   3rd Grade Reading (Nash County Public Schools)39.432.8
 6.6%
   3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)56.848
 8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Benvenue Elementary)32.723.4
 9.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Nash County Public Schools)38.337.3
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
4th Grade Reading (Benvenue Elementary)38.338
 0.3%
   4th Grade Reading (Nash County Public Schools)43.239.4
 3.8%
   4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Benvenue Elementary)29.732.5
 2.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Nash County Public Schools)4535.5
 9.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)60.255.9
 4.3%
5th Grade Reading (Benvenue Elementary)37.324.1
 13.2%
   5th Grade Reading (Nash County Public Schools)39.527.6
 11.9%
   5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)54.648
 6.6%
5th Grade Science (Benvenue Elementary)52.548.2
 4.3%
   5th Grade Science (Nash County Public Schools)62.152.5
 9.6%
   5th Grade Science (North Carolina)72.665.3
 7.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students604580
 4%
African American423412
 2.6%
American Indian30
 100%
Asian2615
 42.3%
Hispanic6670
 6.1%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White6760
 10.4%
Two or More Races1723
 35.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients99.5%87.6%
 11.9%

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Students at Benvenue Elementary are 71% African American, 12% Hispanic, 10% White, 4% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

Benvenue Elementary ranks 1075th of 1505 North Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Students who attend Benvenue Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Rocky Mount High

In the 2022-23 school year, 580 students attended Benvenue Elementary.


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