Benefield Elementary School

1221 Old Norcross Rd
Lawrenceville, GA 30046

www.benefield.org/home.html

1,243 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

1,243

Total Students

84.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

77.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Benefield Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	89
Hispanic	670
Black	355
Asian	86
Two or More	41
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
670 (53.9 %)
Black
355 (28.6 %)
White
89 (7.2 %)
Asian
86 (6.9 %)
Two or More
41 (3.3 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Gwinnett County
Phone:	(770)962-3771
Website:	http://www.benefield.org/home.html
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	1,243
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	84.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	822
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	140

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 69

Kindergarten 199

Grade 1 199

Grade 2 177

Grade 3 206

Grade 4 201

Grade 5 192

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Benefield Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	69
Kindergarten	199
Grade 1	199
Grade 2	177
Grade 3	206
Grade 4	201
Grade 5	192

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Benefield Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	620	49.9%
Male	623	50.1%

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