Benefield Elementary School

Benefield Elementary School serves 1,248 students in prekindergarten through fifth grade in Lawrenceville, part of the Gwinnett County school system. With 85 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14.7:1, providing reasonable class sizes for elementary learners. Academically, Benefield Elementary has room for growth, with 30% of students achieving proficiency in English Language Arts and 42% meeting proficiency standards in mathematics.

The school ranks in the 42nd percentile among Georgia elementary schools, indicating ongoing efforts to strengthen student achievement across grade levels. The school draws from a diverse suburban community where families have a median household income of $59,225 and median home values of $269,700. About one-quarter of neighborhood residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher, while 15.6% of families experience poverty, reflecting the mixed socioeconomic landscape that characterizes many growing suburban areas.

As a regular public school, Benefield Elementary focuses on foundational academic skills while serving students from various backgrounds in this large suburban setting. The school operates within the well-established Gwinnett County system, which provides resources and support for its educational mission. Benefield Elementary sits along Old Norcross Road in a thriving suburban community that continues to attract families seeking educational opportunities in the greater Atlanta metropolitan area.