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Highfalls Elementary

PublicGrades Grades 0–8
Bennett, North Carolina · Moore County Schools
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Oileanaich Oileanaich293
ST Ratio14.1:1
FRL99%
Tiotal INo

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 500
293
Total Enrollment
State avg: 82%
99%+16.7pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
14.1:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–8
Grade Span
Elementary
Level

Overview

Highfalls Elementary is a public elementary serving grades 0–8 in Bennett, North Carolina. The school enrolls 293 students. It is part of the Moore County Schools district.

Source: NCES CCD (2025)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against North Carolina state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Intimate school community
293 students — small for a US elementary school

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
99% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
Type School—
Àrd-ìreElementary
Grade Span0–8
Sgìre SgìreMoore County Schools
County37125
Bha am baile-mòr Bennett
ZIP27208
Sgoil Charter SchoolNo
Sgoil Magnet SchoolNo
Tiotal INo
NCES School ID370309001319

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment293
White86.7%
Hispanic / Latino9.2%
Black / African American0.3%
Asian0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
Two or More Races2.7%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
86.7%
Hispanic
9.2%
Black
0.3%
Asian
0.7%
Two+
2.7%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %99%
State Avg82%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)