Benefield Elementary School

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Benefield Elementary School ranks 680 th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Benefield Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Lawrenceville, Georgia, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 1,243 students. The school is part of the Gwinnett County School District, which is ranked 65th out of 203 districts in Georgia and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Benefield Elementary School's academic performance, as measured by the Milestones Assessment, is generally lower than the Gwinnett County and Georgia state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the percentage of students proficient or better in English Language Arts ranged from 27.6% to 33.5%, compared to 42.1% to 53.4% for Gwinnett County and 37% to 48.2% for the state. Similarly, in Mathematics, Benefield's proficiency rates ranged from 35.6% to 49.8%, while Gwinnett County and the state had higher rates. Additionally, Benefield Elementary School's statewide ranking has declined over the years, from a high of 331 out of 1,231 Georgia elementary schools in 2013-2014 (4-star rating) to a ranking of 680 out of 1,248 schools in 2023-2024 (2-star rating). The school also has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 71.12% to 76.51% in recent years, which is significantly higher than the state and district averages.

When comparing Benefield Elementary School to the nearby schools in the Gwinnett County district, it becomes evident that Benefield's academic performance is generally lower than its peers. For example, Craig Elementary School, located just 3.66 miles away, consistently outperforms Benefield in all subject areas and grade levels, with proficiency rates ranging from 61.1% to 80.1% in English Language Arts and 62.4% to 71.7% in Mathematics. These findings suggest that Benefield Elementary School may need to implement targeted strategies to address the academic gaps and support its economically disadvantaged student population.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

1221 Old Norcross Rd
Lawrenceville, GA 30046

(770) 962-3771

District: Gwinnett County

SchoolDigger Rank:
680^th of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,860

Students who attend Benefield Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Richards Middle School
High:	Discovery High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.6

Number of students: 1,248

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

57.2%

African American:

26.4%

Asian:

6.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 82.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Benefield Elementary School ranks worse than 54.5% of elementary schools in Georgia. It also ranks 56^th among 82 ranked elementary schools in the Gwinnett County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 40.94. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (57.2%), African American (26.4%), Asian (6.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 82.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Benefield Elementary School is 14.6. 72 elementary schools in the Gwinnett County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Benefield Elementary School employs 85 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Benefield Elementary School is $9,860, which is the 32^nd highest among 82 elementary schools in the Gwinnett County School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Benefield Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Gwinnett County:

SchoolDigger ranks Gwinnett County 65^th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Benefield Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	GA State Percentile
2010	52.21	672^nd	1183	43.2%
2011	68.04	437^th	1212	63.9%
2012	74.93	285^th	1201	76.3%
2013	65.98	464^th	1225	62.1%
2014	73.25	331^st	1231	73.1%
2015	44.13	647^th	1240	47.8%
2016	53.38	519^th	1233	57.9%
2017	58.32	447^th	1205	62.9%
2018	61.64	411^th	1209	66.0%
2019	58.86	473^rd	1234	61.7%
2021	43.78	636^th	1214	47.6%
2022	43.85	648^th	1244	47.9%
2023	40.74	676^th	1242	45.6%
2024	40.94	680^th	1248	45.5%

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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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by a parent
Saturday, February 2, 2019

When a teacher like Mrs. Swisher, fifth grade, chooses Tupac Shakur as a role model for her class for Black History Month and puts a picture of him wearing the red bandana (a sign of the gang he represented) on her class room door I have to question her and the principals judgement. Even though he was a good artist he was a gang member that objectified women by calling them bhes and wh++es and was shot down in the streets by rival gang members. Is this a teacher you want teaching your children? A teacher that threatens her students with "what goes on in my class room stays in my class room". What is she trying to hide? If she were a man would parents worry more about this kind of behavior around children? Also her class room is a fire hazard with no clear way for children to escape in an emergency. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Benefield Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2009	97	482	93	609	5	n/a	n/a	62	1348
2010	97	480	101	661	15	1	34	0	1389
2011	94	468	89	543	9	1	31	0	1235
2012	89	519	100	513	5	2	35	0	1263
2013	101	534	110	539	4	4	38	0	1330
2014	105	503	103	546	7	5	33	0	1302
2015	85	528	103	583	7	2	31	0	1339
2016	86	411	110	586	3	2	24	0	1222
2017	103	416	129	583	2	0	40	0	1273
2018	104	408	122	620	3	0	47	0	1304
2019	102	384	97	618	1	0	32	0	1234
2020	106	370	107	618	2	1	31	0	1235
2021	86	353	100	582	0	7	32	0	1160
2022	84	353	96	617	1	4	38	0	1193
2023	89	355	86	670	1	1	41	0	1243
2024	80	329	84	714	4	1	36	0	1248

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Benefield Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	1348	100.8	13.4	82.5
2010	1389	98.8	14.0	82.6
2011	1235	83.3	14.8	85.3
2012	1263	79.1	15.9	84
2013	1330	80.2	16.5	84.3
2014	1302	90.2	14.4	85.6
2015	1339	94.0	14.2	86.6
2016	1222	86.0	14.2	80.2
2017	1273	94.0	13.5	78.3
2018	1304	93.0	14.0	78.2
2019	1234	92.5	13.3	75.6
2020	1235	85.5	14.4	67.7
2021	1160	81.0	14.3	71.1
2022	1193	86.0	13.8	n/a
2023	1243	84.0	14.7	76.5
2024	1248	85.0	14.6	82.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Benefield Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	1348	100.8	13.4	82.5
2010	1389	98.8	14.0	82.6
2011	1235	83.3	14.8	85.3
2012	1263	79.1	15.9	84
2013	1330	80.2	16.5	84.3
2014	1302	90.2	14.4	85.6
2015	1339	94.0	14.2	86.6
2016	1222	86.0	14.2	80.2
2017	1273	94.0	13.5	78.3
2018	1304	93.0	14.0	78.2
2019	1234	92.5	13.3	75.6
2020	1235	85.5	14.4	67.7
2021	1160	81.0	14.3	71.1
2022	1193	86.0	13.8	n/a
2023	1243	84.0	14.7	76.5
2024	1248	85.0	14.6	82.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Benefield Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$822 (9.9%)	$7,491 (90.1%)	$8,313
2018	$747 (8.6%)	$7,977 (91.4%)	$8,724
2019	$1,026 (10.4%)	$8,834 (89.6%)	$9,860

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Benefield Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 473^rd of 1234 Elementary schools	Ranks 676^th of 1242 Elementary schools	16.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Benefield Elementary School)	38.6	28.8	9.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Gwinnett County)	49.8	44.9	4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	38.6	3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Benefield Elementary School)	47.8	37.5	10.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Gwinnett County)	60.2	51.9	8.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	52	45.6	6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Benefield Elementary School)	41.1	25.4	15.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Gwinnett County)	51.4	42.5	8.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	36.1	5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Benefield Elementary School)	48.6	46.3	2.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Gwinnett County)	60.5	54.3	6.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	49	45.7	3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Benefield Elementary School)	45.2	32.5	12.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Gwinnett County)	53.5	48.6	4.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	45	41.6	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Benefield Elementary School)	49.3	28.5	20.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Gwinnett County)	52.5	45.4	7.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	41	37.4	3.6%
5th Grade Science (Benefield Elementary School)	55.7	35	20.7%
5th Grade Science (Gwinnett County)	56.1	50.9	5.2%
5th Grade Science (Georgia)	43	40	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1234	1243	0.7%
African American	384	355	7.6%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	97	86	11.3%
Hispanic	618	670	8.4%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	102	89	12.7%
Two or More Races	32	41	28.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	75.6%	76.5%	0.9%

Schools Near Benefield Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2024)			Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2024)			Milestones Assessment Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Benefield Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1221 Old Norcross Rd	Lawrenceville	30046	Gwinnett County	Gwinnett County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 962-3771	1,248	85	14.6	82.3%	80 (6.4%)	329 (26.4%)	714 (57.2%)	84 (6.7%)	4 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	36 (2.9%)	40.9	680^th of 1248 public elementary schools	45.5%		40.7	676^th of 1242 public elementary schools	45.6%	4	27.6	29.8	33.5	39.6	49.8	35.6	34.0	$9,860	$1,026	$8,834
McKendree Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1600 Riverside Pkwy	Lawrenceville	30043	Gwinnett County	Gwinnett County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 377-8933	998	86	11.5	74.5%	123 (12.3%)	393 (39.4%)	346 (34.7%)	73 (7.3%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	60 (6.0%)	50.2	563^rd of 1248 public elementary schools	54.9%		50.7	542^nd of 1242 public elementary schools	56.4%	21	32.2	34.5	44.6	38.4	40.2	48.0	44.0	$9,527	$558	$8,969
Cedar Hill Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3615 Sugarloaf Pkwy	Lawrenceville	30044	Gwinnett County	Gwinnett County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 962-5015	867	71	12.2	83.5%	64 (7.4%)	294 (33.9%)	400 (46.1%)	74 (8.5%)	6 (0.7%)	1 (0.1%)	28 (3.2%)	27.6	887^th of 1248 public elementary schools	28.9%		38.1	719^th of 1242 public elementary schools	42.1%	168	30.5	18.5	25.0	34.4	32.1	28.6	30.0	$9,973	$749	$9,224
Lawrenceville Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	122 Gwinnett Dr	Lawrenceville	30046	Gwinnett County	Gwinnett County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 963-1813	706	59	11.9	88.0%	26 (3.7%)	343 (48.6%)	273 (38.7%)	20 (2.8%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	40 (5.7%)	15.6	1090^th of 1248 public elementary schools	12.7%		19.3	1019^th of 1242 public elementary schools	18.0%	71	16.1	18.2	23.5	18.8	30.9	19.6	11.8	$11,326	$818	$10,507
Baggett Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2136 Old Norcross Rd	Lawrenceville	30044	Gwinnett County	Gwinnett County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 301-6100	994	84	11.9	87.0%	40 (4.0%)	261 (26.3%)	605 (60.9%)	56 (5.6%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	30 (3.0%)	29.4	864^th of 1248 public elementary schools	30.8%		35.9	757^th of 1242 public elementary schools	39.0%	107	25.3	21.7	31.9	33.3	33.9	30.1	31.1	$9,776	$808	$8,968
Winn Holt Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	588 Old Snellville Hwy	Lawrenceville	30046	Gwinnett County	Gwinnett County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 376-8600	1,058	87	12.1	82.2%	128 (12.1%)	294 (27.8%)	503 (47.5%)	93 (8.8%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (3.7%)	36	756^th of 1248 public elementary schools	39.4%		38.6	711^th of 1242 public elementary schools	42.8%	45	25.8	24.9	40.8	34.5	35.1	28.2	43.1	$9,910	$993	$8,917
Jackson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1970 Sever Rd	Lawrenceville	30043	Gwinnett County	Gwinnett County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 682-4200	1,459	109	13.3	73.1%	180 (12.3%)	411 (28.2%)	551 (37.8%)	244 (16.7%)	2 (0.1%)	2 (0.1%)	69 (4.7%)	72.9	308^th of 1248 public elementary schools	75.3%		71.3	324^th of 1242 public elementary schools	73.9%	16	47.2	41.4	55.8	51.2	57.1	56.1	60.6	$8,431	$461	$7,970
Alford Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2625 Lawrenceville Hwy	Lawrenceville	30044	Gwinnett County	Gwinnett County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 924-5300	822	72	11.4	85.2%	61 (7.4%)	179 (21.8%)	484 (58.9%)	81 (9.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (2.1%)	20.7	1000^th of 1248 public elementary schools	19.9%		24.6	925^th of 1242 public elementary schools	25.5%	75	17.4	22.8	24.8	31.9	30.9	19.0	21.6	$9,679	$940	$8,739
Kanoheda Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1025 Herrington Rd	Lawrenceville	30044	Gwinnett County	Gwinnett County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 682-4221	850	76	11.1	86.2%	30 (3.5%)	187 (22.0%)	574 (67.5%)	42 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (2.0%)	41.5	670^th of 1248 public elementary schools	46.3%		39.6	694^th of 1242 public elementary schools	44.1%	24	33.1	30.6	35.8	44.8	39.6	30.1	36.6	$12,010	$1,169	$10,841
Jenkins Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	12 Village Way	Lawrenceville	30046	Gwinnett County	Gwinnett County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 407-8900	745	57	13.0	86.7%	50 (6.7%)	332 (44.6%)	309 (41.5%)	18 (2.4%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (4.7%)	33	797^th of 1248 public elementary schools	36.1%		39.9	689^th of 1242 public elementary schools	44.5%	108	27.0	31.5	36.5	26.3	31.5	27.0	38.9	$9,602	$797	$8,805

Frequently Asked Questions about Benefield Elementary School

Is Benefield Elementary School a good school?

Benefield Elementary School ranks 680^th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Benefield Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Benefield Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Richards Middle School
High : Discovery High School

How many students attend Benefield Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,248 students attended Benefield Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Benefield Elementary School?

Students at Benefield Elementary School are 57% Hispanic, 26% African American, 7% Asian, 6% White, 3% Two or more races.

What district is Benefield Elementary School in?

Gwinnett County

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