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Benefield Elementary School

Gwinnett County · Gwinnett County · 1221 Old Norcross Rd, Lawrenceville, GA 30046.0

(770)962-3771

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5/10
#657
Rank 657 out of 1,259
Top 52%
English Language Arts5/10 · #752 · 40th percentile
Mathematics6/10 · #588 · 53rd percentile
Science6/10 · #585 · 52nd percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Benefield Elementary sits in Lawrenceville, the historic heart of Gwinnett County, where a mix of long-established neighborhoods and newer families gives the area a grounded, community feel. The school lands right around the middle of the pack statewide, with math and science scores showing a bit more strength than English, making it a solid choice for families looking for a dependable neighborhood school without the pressure of Gwinnett's more intensely competitive corridors. Lawrenceville itself offers easy access to the broader metro Atlanta area while still holding onto a small-city character, with a revitalized downtown square that gives the community something to gather around.

Student Demographics

570 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
334 (59%)
African American
131 (23%)
Asian
53 (9%)
White
32 (6%)
Multiple Races
16 (3%)
Other
4 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners225 (39%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged477 (84%)
Students with Disabilities56 (10%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

2,285
Enrollment
95.48
Teachers (FTE)
23.9:1
Student-Staff Ratio
5
Administrators (FTE)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs7/10 · #411 · 68th percentile

52 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in Georgia.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found