BENFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Benfield Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Anne Arundel County Public Schools school district, located in Severna Park, MD with about 437 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 26 teachers, Benfield Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.
Benfield Elementary School, located in the residential community of Severna Park, Maryland, serves as a neighborhood hub for families within the Anne Arundel County Public Schools system. Known for its strong sense of community, the school emphasizes a collaborative environment where educators, parents, and students work together to foster academic growth and social-emotional development. As a cornerstone of the local area, it provides a structured yet nurturing setting designed to prepare elementary-age children for the transition into middle school.
Academically, Benfield Elementary is committed to meeting the diverse needs of its student body through a standard-aligned curriculum that incorporates both core subjects and enrichment opportunities. The school prides itself on maintaining high expectations for student achievement while encouraging inclusive participation in extracurricular activities. By leveraging its location in Severna Park, the school benefits from a highly engaged parent-teacher organization, which helps sustain a robust support system that contributes to the school's overall reputation for stability and academic focus.
For more information, contact Benfield Elementary at (410) 222-6555 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Severna Park, MD 21146-1535
(410) 222-6555
BENFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Severna Park, MD with about 437 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Maryland
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Anne Arundel County Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 437
- Teachers:
- 26.5
- 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
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 437 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending BENFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 85% of the student body.
- White
- 85.1%
- Two or more races
- 6.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 6.2%
- Asian
- 1.6%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Black or African American
- 0.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 51.7%
- Male
- 48.3%
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.