Bennettsville Primary

Public PK, KG-3

301 Jefferson Street
Bennettsville, SC 29512

(843) 479-5936

District: Marlboro 01

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,600

Students who attend Bennettsville Primary usually attend:

Middle:	Blenheim Middle School of Discovery
High:	Marlboro County High

Student/teacher ratio: 16.7

Number of students: 552

Racial breakdown:

African American:

70.7%

White:

17.2%

Two or more races:

7.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (70.7%), White (17.2%), two or more races (7.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Marlboro 01 School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bennettsville Primary is 16.7, which is the highest among 5 elementary schools in the Marlboro 01 School District! (See more...)

Compare Bennettsville Primary employs 33 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bennettsville Primary is $13,600. 2 elementary schools in the Marlboro 01 School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Bennettsville Primary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Marlboro 01:

SchoolDigger ranks Marlboro 01 72^nd of 75 South Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Enrollment information for Bennettsville Primary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	204	538	0	0	3	n/a	n/a	0	745
1989	218	500	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	720
1990	230	489	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	720
1991	231	518	0	1	3	n/a	n/a	0	753
1992	245	530	0	1	3	n/a	n/a	0	779
1993	242	570	0	0	4	n/a	n/a	0	816
1994	235	526	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	763
1995	222	495	2	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	721
1996	222	495	2	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	721
1997	216	473	2	1	5	n/a	n/a	0	697
1998	225	490	2	1	7	n/a	n/a	0	725
1999	193	486	2	3	7	n/a	n/a	0	691
2000	151	578	3	4	7	n/a	n/a	0	743
2001	147	556	2	4	8	n/a	n/a	0	717
2002	117	499	1	4	8	n/a	n/a	0	629
2003	117	499	1	4	8	n/a	n/a	0	629
2004	118	531	1	2	6	n/a	n/a	1	659
2005	99	507	0	0	10	n/a	n/a	1	617
2006	96	514	2	3	18	n/a	n/a	3	636
2007	92	499	1	3	15	n/a	n/a	0	610
2008	95	495	4	2	17	n/a	n/a	7	620
2009	80	446	2	3	10	n/a	n/a	8	549
2010	79	423	3	3	8	n/a	n/a	6	522
2011	79	426	4	5	7	0	17	0	538
2012	78	414	4	7	9	0	16	0	528
2013	77	417	1	6	8	0	23	0	532
2014	70	426	1	2	6	0	26	0	531
2015	72	433	4	1	8	0	30	0	548
2016	69	450	7	0	10	1	31	0	568
2017	70	381	9	2	8	1	31	0	502
2018	52	330	7	1	7	2	27	0	426
2019	55	355	6	1	4	1	17	0	439
2020	75	469	5	2	6	2	22	0	581
2021	75	422	3	3	9	1	34	0	547
2022	99	426	4	5	9	1	40	0	584
2023	95	390	5	11	9	2	40	0	552

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 Bennettsville Primary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	745	37.4	19.9	n/a
1989	720	35.7	20.1	n/a
1990	720	38.8	18.5	n/a
1991	753	40.8	18.4	74.8
1992	779	41.0	19.0	82.4
1993	816	43.0	19.0	80.4
1994	763	41.0	18.6	84.4
1995	721	49.5	14.6	77.3
1996	721	49.5	14.6	77.3
1997	697	53.0	13.2	88.5
1998	725	50.0	14.5	86.3
1999	691	51.0	13.5	84.8
2000	743	49.0	15.2	90.3
2001	717	50.0	14.3	83.4
2002	629	48.0	13.1	86.2
2003	629	48.0	13.1	86.2
2004	659	46.0	14.3	89.1
2005	617	44.0	14.0	90.3
2006	636	43.0	14.8	97.5
2007	610	63.0	9.7	65.6
2008	620	37.0	16.8	87.6
2009	549	36.0	15.3	92.4
2010	522	34.5	15.1	89.9
2011	538	32.5	16.5	59.7
2012	528	31.0	17.0	61
2013	532	34.0	15.6	66.9
2014	531	33.0	16.0	88.5
2015	548	33.0	16.6	93.4
2016	568	36.0	15.7	100
2017	502	37.0	13.5	100
2018	426	32.0	13.3	100
2019	439	31.0	14.1	100
2020	581	35.0	16.6	100
2021	547	36.0	15.1	100
2022	584	36.0	16.2	100
2023	552	33.0	16.7	100

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 Bennettsville Primary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	745	37.4	19.9	n/a
1989	720	35.7	20.1	n/a
1990	720	38.8	18.5	n/a
1991	753	40.8	18.4	74.8
1992	779	41.0	19.0	82.4
1993	816	43.0	19.0	80.4
1994	763	41.0	18.6	84.4
1995	721	49.5	14.6	77.3
1996	721	49.5	14.6	77.3
1997	697	53.0	13.2	88.5
1998	725	50.0	14.5	86.3
1999	691	51.0	13.5	84.8
2000	743	49.0	15.2	90.3
2001	717	50.0	14.3	83.4
2002	629	48.0	13.1	86.2
2003	629	48.0	13.1	86.2
2004	659	46.0	14.3	89.1
2005	617	44.0	14.0	90.3
2006	636	43.0	14.8	97.5
2007	610	63.0	9.7	65.6
2008	620	37.0	16.8	87.6
2009	549	36.0	15.3	92.4
2010	522	34.5	15.1	89.9
2011	538	32.5	16.5	59.7
2012	528	31.0	17.0	61
2013	532	34.0	15.6	66.9
2014	531	33.0	16.0	88.5
2015	548	33.0	16.6	93.4
2016	568	36.0	15.7	100
2017	502	37.0	13.5	100
2018	426	32.0	13.3	100
2019	439	31.0	14.1	100
2020	581	35.0	16.6	100
2021	547	36.0	15.1	100
2022	584	36.0	16.2	100
2023	552	33.0	16.7	100

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Bennettsville Primary

Year	Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Total Expenditures from Federal Funds	Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,562 (11.9%)	$1,039 (7.9%)	$2,601 (19.8%)	$8,593 (65.5%)	$1,927 (14.7%)	$10,520 (80.2%)	$13,121
2020	$964 (7.2%)	$862 (6.4%)	$1,826 (13.6%)	$9,510 (70.7%)	$2,117 (15.7%)	$11,627 (86.4%)	$13,453
2021	$881 (7.4%)	$649 (5.5%)	$1,530 (12.9%)	$8,507 (71.5%)	$1,865 (15.7%)	$10,373 (87.1%)	$11,903
2022	$954 (7.4%)	$1,655 (12.8%)	$2,608 (20.2%)	$8,691 (67.2%)	$1,625 (12.6%)	$10,316 (79.8%)	$12,925
2023	$2,404 (17.7%)	$1,307 (9.6%)	$3,710 (27.3%)	$8,515 (62.6%)	$1,374 (10.1%)	$9,889 (72.7%)	$13,600

Data source: South Carolina Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	439	552	25.7%
African American	355	390	9.9%
American Indian	4	9	125%
Asian	6	5	16.7%
Hispanic	1	11	1000%
Pacific Islander	1	2	100%
White	55	95	72.7%
Two or More Races	17	40	135.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	100%

Schools Near Bennettsville Primary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				SC READY English Language Arts (2024)						SC READY Mathematics (2024)						Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SC READY English Language Arts 3rd Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 4th Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 5th Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 6th Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 7th Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 8th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 3rd Grade	SC READY Mathematics 4th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 5th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 6th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 7th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
Bennettsville Primary	Public	PK, KG-3	301 Jefferson Street	Bennettsville	29512	Marlboro County	Marlboro 01	No	No	No	Yes	(843) 479-5936	552	33	16.7	100.0%	95 (17.2%)	390 (70.7%)	11 (2.0%)	5 (0.9%)	9 (1.6%)	2 (0.4%)	40 (7.2%)								(n/a)	25.5						24.2						$13,600	$2,404	$1,307	$3,710	$8,515	$1,374	$9,889
Bennettsville Intermediate	Public	4-5	701 Cheraw Street	Bennettsville	29512	Marlboro County	Marlboro 01	No	No	No	Yes	(843) 479-5941	225	14	16.0	100.0%	28 (12.4%)	178 (79.1%)	4 (1.8%)	5 (2.2%)	2 (0.9%)	1 (0.4%)	7 (3.1%)	9.2	609^th of 638 public elementary schools	4.5%		10.4	603^rd of 644 public elementary schools	6.4%	6		26.1	30.0					21.5	24.0				$13,636	$3,237	$1,405	$4,642	$7,079	$1,914	$8,993
McColl Elementary/Middle	Public	PK, KG-8	700 North Main Street	Mc Coll	29570	Marlboro County	Marlboro 01	No	No	No	Yes	(843) 523-5371	643	44	14.6	100.0%	284 (44.2%)	168 (26.1%)	8 (1.2%)	5 (0.8%)	87 (13.5%)	3 (0.5%)	88 (13.7%)	16.3	543^rd of 638 public elementary schools	14.9%		23.7	501^st of 644 public elementary schools	22.2%	42	32.8	47.8	31.3	32.3	47.2	30.4	31.2	28.3	15.6	20.5	22.9	18.8	$12,594	$2,220	$1,100	$3,320	$7,761	$1,513	$9,274
Clio Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2635 Highway 9 East	Clio	29525	Marlboro County	Marlboro 01	No	No	No	Yes	(843) 586-9391	206	17	12.1	100.0%	34 (16.5%)	152 (73.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (7.3%)	13.5	566^th of 638 public elementary schools	11.3%		15.3	560^th of 644 public elementary schools	13.0%	6	28.1	36.0	38.7				21.9	28.0	25.8				$17,209	$3,004	$1,612	$4,616	$10,276	$2,317	$12,594
Wallace Elementary/Middle	Public	PK, KG-8	3643 Highway 9 West	Wallace	29596	Marlboro County	Marlboro 01	No	No	No	Yes	(843) 537-7493	432	31	13.9	100.0%	219 (50.7%)	154 (35.6%)	12 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.2%)	1 (0.2%)	32 (7.4%)	18.5	536^th of 638 public elementary schools	16.0%		27.1	470^th of 644 public elementary schools	27.0%	66	20.0	48.8	29.7	31.9	34.0	48.0	29.7	39.0	18.9	29.6	21.3	30.8	$12,289	$1,949	$1,396	$3,345	$7,447	$1,497	$8,944
Cheraw Primary	Public	PK, KG-2	321 High Street	Cheraw	29520	Chesterfield County	Chesterfield 01	No	No	No	Yes	(843) 921-1020	468	34	13.7	100.0%	173 (37.0%)	232 (49.6%)	13 (2.8%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (10.0%)								(n/a)													$11,903	$1,880	$1,556	$3,436	$7,347	$1,120	$8,467
Rosenwald Elementary/Middle	Public	PK, KG-8	508 Church Street	Society Hill	29593	Darlington County	Darlington 01	No	No	No	Yes	(843) 398-2700	130	14	9.5	100.0%	9 (6.9%)	91 (70.0%)	2 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (21.5%)								(n/a)													$24,660	$4,122	$1,420	$5,542	$16,791	$2,327	$19,118
Cheraw Intermediate	Public	3-5	421 Chesterfield Highway	Cheraw	29520	Chesterfield County	Chesterfield 01	No	No	No	Yes	(843) 921-1030	403	31	13.0	100.0%	134 (33.3%)	231 (57.3%)	10 (2.5%)	4 (1.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (5.7%)	15.3	552^nd of 638 public elementary schools	13.5%		18.9	536^th of 644 public elementary schools	16.8%	16	22.8	32.0	39.4				27.5	30.1	32.8				$11,951	$1,692	$1,170	$2,862	$7,870	$1,219	$9,089

Frequently Asked Questions about Bennettsville Primary

What is the racial makeup of Bennettsville Primary?

Students at Bennettsville Primary are 71% African American, 17% White, 7% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic, 2% American Indian.

What district is Bennettsville Primary in?

Marlboro 01

What schools do graduates of Bennettsville Primary attend?

Students who attend Bennettsville Primary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Blenheim Middle School of Discovery
High : Marlboro County High

How many students attend Bennettsville Primary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 552 students attended Bennettsville Primary.

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