BENEFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Benefield Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Gwinnett County school district, located in Lawrenceville, GA with about 1,304 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 93 teachers, Benefield Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Benefield Elementary School, located in Lawrenceville, Georgia, serves a diverse student population within the Gwinnett County Public School District. As a Title I school, it is dedicated to providing equitable educational opportunities and robust academic support to help its students achieve success. The school fosters a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core literacy and numeracy skills while integrating modern technology to prepare students for the demands of the 21st century.

Beyond academics, Benefield Elementary places a strong focus on building a cohesive school community. It encourages active parental involvement and hosts various programs aimed at the social-emotional development of its students. By promoting a culture of high expectations and inclusivity, the school strives to cultivate well-rounded learners who are not only prepared for middle school transitions but are also encouraged to become responsible and engaged members of their local community.

For more information, contact Benefield Elementary School at (770) 962-3771 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1221 Old Norcross Rd
Lawrenceville, GA 30046
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BENEFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Lawrenceville, GA with about 1,304 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Georgia

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Gwinnett County
Total Students:
1,304
Teachers:
93
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 1,304 students

Hispanic/Latino
47.5%
Black or African American
31.3%
Asian
9.4%
White
8.0%
Two or more races
3.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
48.8%
Male
51.2%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.