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Mack Benn Junior Elementary School

1253 NANSEMOND PKWY SUFFOLK VA 23434

Top 25% School in Virginia

Ranked 138 of 232 in Virginia

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About Mack Benn Junior Elementary School

Mack Benn Jr. Elementary School in Suffolk, Virginia, has around 704 students in grades Pre-K through 5. The student-teacher ratio is 16 to 1, with 44 full-time teachers on staff. Its demographics show that 87% of students identify as a minority, with the majority being Black. Around 71% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, highlighting the significant number of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. While approximately 27% of students are proficient in math and 50% are proficient in reading—both below the state averages—Mack Benn Jr. Elementary School competes in Gifted & Talented and is focused on student-centered instruction. The median home value in the area is estimated to be approximately $370,078, demonstrating the community’s investment in U.S. education. Ranked among the best elementary schools in Virginia, Mack Benn Jr. Elementary continues to work towards improving student outcomes, equity, and community involvement.

Mack Benn Junior Elementary School Contact Information

Address

1253 NANSEMOND PKWY SUFFOLK VA 23434

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Phone

(757) 934-6224

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 51%
Reading 51%
State average proficiency is 51% in Math and 51% in Reading.
44
Full-time Teachers
16 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
704
Total Students
$65995
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 138 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Mack Benn Junior Elementary School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
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STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 9:25AM - 3:50PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 9:10 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 13.7%
Asian 0%
Hispanic 9.2%
Black 72.2%
Two+ Races 4.7%
Native Am. 1%
White
13.7%
Asian
0%
Hispanic
9.2%
Black
72.2%
Two+ Races
4.7%
Native Am.
1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 704
51.5%
363 Female
48.5%
341 Male

Student Population

704 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

637 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

The school offers accelerated groups for Talented Art and Talented Music.

FAQ

1. What is the mission of Mack Benn Junior Elementary?

Mack Benn Junior Elementary's mission is to focus on academic achievement and community support.


2. How does Mack Benn Junior Elementary support students who are diverse learners?

Mack Benn Junior Elementary provides differentiated instruction for all students.


3. What programs support learning at Mack Benn Junior Elementary?

Mack Benn Junior Elementary offers enrichment programs and treatment interventions.


4. How does Mack Benn Junior Elementary communicate with parents?

Mack Benn Junior Elementary communicates with parents through newsletters, meetings, and online communication.


5. How does Mack Benn Junior Elementary support teachers?

Mack Benn Junior Elementary provides continued professional development for teachers.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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