Benfer Elementary School

My son attended all 6 years at Benfer and my daughter is now in 4th grade and almost out. It is sad to be leaving soon as the teachers and staff have been amazing!! They know all the kids by name and face. The administration has an open door policy and is very happy to speak to not just parents but students as well. They offer lots of extra curricular activities to encourage students to grow and learn. Choir, DI, Jump Rope Club, Chess Club, and Strings just to name a few. The PTO is very active and has contributed a great deal such as playground equipment, rock wall, computer lab, laptops, and weather bug system. There is a lot of parent involvement although it had slacked for a few years, we can see more parents able to volunteer more this last year. Benfer participates in the No Place For Hate program and I have seen the amazing results of this. Our school is diverse and the staff encourages the kids to learn about all people and what makes each so special in their own right. My son was very well prepared for middle school. I could not have asked for a better school for my children!
--Submitted by a parent

As soon as we could, we removed our child from this school. He came home multiple times with scratches across his face and would tell us about how a child tried to choke him. When we reported this, nothing was done, and my son's anxiety increased so much he became I'll every morning. We switched schools, and he is a much happier child. He was not challenged at all, and even though the teacher recognized he was bored, little was done. I truly feel he did not learn anything new.
--Submitted by a parent

My son is attending Kindergarten at Benfer and I am very pleased with the school, as well as his teacher. He is learning so much and enjoys going to school. I am involved with the PTO and am very pleased with how smoothly everything runs. The principal is such a wonderful lady and Benfer couldn't have chosen a better leader.
--Submitted by a parent

I have a daughter that attended the last 3 years. The teachers that she had were very good, however not sure about quality across the baord for all grades. There are a few extracurriculars offered at the school, but not too much. Parent involvement tends to be dominated by the more affluent white parents. Fairly high Latino population at school, but very little PTO particiaption.
--Submitted by a parent

great school, my son loves his teacher and I feel safe knowing he is being well taken care of and being taught by some of the best educators ever!
--Submitted by a parent

We are extremely pleased with the quality of teachers, counselors and administrators. Parents are very involved and the PTO has done a lot including donation of very good play equipment. The teaching style is very creative and gets the children involved in hands on learning and discussion. The children have access to an amazing library including an 'Advanced Reader' program, computer lab, sufficient physical activity, stimulating science, and a wonderful music program. Art is integrated into the main curriculum, and there is an Art after School program with mixed media projects. Other extra-curricular programs I'm aware of are jogging club, drama club, chess club and many others that I'm just learning about. Our children are in 2nd Grade and Kindergarten, and we are excited about their present and future opportunities.
--Submitted by a parent

Very good teachers and I like the fact that its student population is diverse.
--Submitted by a parent

The teachers here are kind, helpful and do not blame ADHD for everything. I love this school.
--Submitted by a parent

my little cousin goes there and all i have heard is that it's the best school ever! it is a good enviroment for kids to be in.
--Submitted by summer dyches, a former student