Serving 455 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Benfield Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 455 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Benfield Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Benfield Elementary School's student population of 455 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
455 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Benfield Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Benfield Elementary School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#10 out of 1347 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
7%
22%
Black
2%
33%
White
84%
33%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Benfield Elementary School's ranking?
Benfield Elementary School is ranked #10 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Benfield Elementary School often compared to?
Benfield Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oak Hill Elementary School, Folger Mckinsey Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Benfield Elementary School?
455 students attend Benfield Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Benfield Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Benfield Elementary School?
Benfield Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Benfield Elementary School offer ?
Benfield Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Benfield Elementary School part of?
Benfield Elementary School is part of Anne Arundel County School District.
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