Benfield Elementary

500 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Benfield Elementary School, located in the residential community of Severna Park, Maryland, serves as a neighborhood hub for families within the Anne Arundel County Public Schools system. Known for its strong sense of community, the school emphasizes a collaborative environment where educators, parents, and students work together to foster academic growth and social-emotional development. As a cornerstone of the local area, it provides a structured yet nurturing setting designed to prepare elementary-age children for the transition into middle school.

Academically, Benfield Elementary is committed to meeting the diverse needs of its student body through a standard-aligned curriculum that incorporates both core subjects and enrichment opportunities. The school prides itself on maintaining high expectations for student achievement while encouraging inclusive participation in extracurricular activities. By leveraging its location in Severna Park, the school benefits from a highly engaged parent-teacher organization, which helps sustain a robust support system that contributes to the school's overall reputation for stability and academic focus.

500

Total Students

32.8

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

8.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Benfield Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	433
Hispanic	26
Black	6
Asian	7
Two or More	25
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

White
433 (86.6%)
Hispanic
26 (5.2%)
Two or More
25 (5.0%)
Asian
7 (1.4%)
Black
6 (1.2%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Anne Arundel County Public Schools
Phone:	(410)222-6555
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	500
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	34
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 30

Kindergarten 77

Grade 1 89

Grade 2 76

Grade 3 89

Grade 4 72

Grade 5 67

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Benfield Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	30
Kindergarten	77
Grade 1	89
Grade 2	76
Grade 3	89
Grade 4	72
Grade 5	67

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Benfield Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	250	50%
Male	250	50%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)