Serving 1,193 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Benefield Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 1,193 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Benefield Elementary School's student population of 1,193 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 86 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
1,193 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
86 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Benefield Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,168 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Benefield Elementary School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1124 out of 2168 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
5%
Hispanic
52%
18%
Black
30%
36%
White
7%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Benefield Elementary School's ranking?
Benefield Elementary School is ranked #1124 out of 2,168 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Benefield Elementary School often compared to?
Benefield Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bethesda Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% GA state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average).
How many students attend Benefield Elementary School?
1,193 students attend Benefield Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Benefield Elementary School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, 7% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Benefield Elementary School?
Benefield Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Benefield Elementary School offer ?
Benefield Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Benefield Elementary School part of?
Benefield Elementary School is part of Gwinnett County School District.
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