- Enrollment
- 3,803
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lawrenceville, GA
Benefield Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Benefield Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130255003813
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Benefield Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #16 of 24
- schools in Lawrenceville · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 63.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Benefield Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Benefield Elementary School ranks #16 of 24 schools in Lawrenceville, GA.
School address
District: Gwinnett County · Georgia
NCES ID 130255003813 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Benefield Elementary School held near 1,248 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 84.0 → 85.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 130255003813 · Lawrenceville, GA Other · MID · TRAD
1,209 enr · 14.4:1 · 63.5% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Brookwood High School (3,803 students)
Benefield Elementary School held near 1,248 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 84.0 → 85.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Benefield Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Brookwood High
Brookwood High School
3,803 students
- Grayson High S
Grayson High School
3,627 students
- Parkview High
Parkview High School
3,216 students
- Peachtree Ridg
Peachtree Ridge High School
3,155 students
- Archer High Sc
Archer High School
3,058 students
- This school 1,209
Benefield Elementary School
1,209 students
What this shows Benefield Elementary School reports 1,209 students on the CCD universe file.
How Benefield Elementary School compares
Benefield Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.4:1 | ▼ 0% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.5% | ▲ 5% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,209 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,209
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 55% in Georgia - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,348
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 605 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 59.2%
African American 23.7%
Asian 7.4%
White 5.4%
Two or More 3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 59.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.4, Benefield Elementary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Gwinnett County reports $14,348 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Benefield Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookwood High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grayson High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parkview High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Peachtree Ridge High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Archer High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Benefield Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,627
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 3,216
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 3,155
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 3,058
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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Gwin Oaks Elementary School
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Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,209 students)
Frequently asked questions about Benefield Elementary School
How many students attend Benefield Elementary School?
Benefield Elementary School has 1,209 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lawrenceville, GA. CCD year-over-year: 1,243 (2022-23) → 1,248 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Benefield Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Benefield Elementary School is 14.4:1, which is 0% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Benefield Elementary School?
63.5% of students at Benefield Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Benefield Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Benefield Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 59.2% of enrollment, in Lawrenceville, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Benefield Elementary School?
Benefield Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Benefield Elementary School rank among schools in Lawrenceville?
By Resource Investment Index, Benefield Elementary School ranks #16 of 24 schools in Lawrenceville, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Lawrenceville on the city page.
What other schools are in Gwinnett County?
Besides Benefield Elementary School, Gwinnett County also operates Brookwood High School (3,803 students), Grayson High School (3,627 students), and Parkview High School (3,216 students). See the Gwinnett County district page for the complete list.