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Benefield Elementary School (Closed 2009)

970 Mcelvaney Lane
Lawrenceville, GA 30044
Benefield Elementary School serves 1,272 students in grades Prekindergarten-5. 
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which was higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black and Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
1,272 students
Total Classroom Teachers
98 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (GA)
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
9%
5%
Hispanic
44%
19%
Black
37%
36%
White
9%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.66
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
5%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Benefield Elementary School?
1,272 students attend Benefield Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Benefield Elementary School students are Hispanic, 37% of students are Black, 9% of students are Asian, 9% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Benefield Elementary School?
Benefield Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than 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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