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Benfield Elementary School

365 Lynwood Dr
Severna Park, MD 21146
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 1%
Serving 462 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 75-79% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). 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 14:1 is equal to the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 462 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : Top 1% in MD
  • : 75-79% (Top 5%)
  • : 90-94% (Top 1%)
  • : 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:

School Overview

Benfield Elementary School's student population of 462 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
462 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Benfield Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Benfield Elementary School is 0.24, 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.
This School
State Level (MD)
#8 out of 1338 schools
(Top 1%)
75-79%
27%
90-94%
45%
80-89%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
6%
23%
Black
1%
33%
White
87%
32%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.24
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Benfield Elementary School's ranking?
Benfield Elementary School is ranked #8 out of 1,338 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?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% 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?
462 students attend Benfield Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Benfield Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Benfield Elementary School?
Benfield Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Benfield Elementary School offer ?
Benfield Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Benfield Elementary School part of?
Benfield Elementary School is part of Anne Arundel County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 462 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : Top 1%
  • : 75-79% (Top 5%)
  • : 90-94% (Top 1%)
  • : 80-89% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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