Button Gwinnett Elementary School

635 Taylor Rd
Hinesville, GA 31313
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 1,091 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Button Gwinnett Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 1,091 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 83%
  • : Bottom 50% in GA
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Button Gwinnett Elementary School's student population of 1,091 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
1,091 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
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School Rankings

Button Gwinnett Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,168 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Button Gwinnett Elementary School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (GA)
#1465 out of 2168 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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20%
36%
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22%
39%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Button Gwinnett Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Georgia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
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Hispanic
12%
18%
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Black
58%
36%
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White
17%
37%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
12%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.61
This chart display the diversity score of Button Gwinnett Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
5%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Button Gwinnett Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Button Gwinnett Elementary School's ranking?
Button Gwinnett Elementary School is ranked #1465 out of 2,168 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Button Gwinnett Elementary School often compared to?
Button Gwinnett Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Frank Long Elementary School, Joseph Martin Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% GA state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average).
How many students attend Button Gwinnett Elementary School?
1,091 students attend Button Gwinnett Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Button Gwinnett Elementary School students are Black, 17% of students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Button Gwinnett Elementary School?
Button Gwinnett Elementary School has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Button Gwinnett Elementary School offer ?
Button Gwinnett Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Button Gwinnett Elementary School part of?
Button Gwinnett Elementary School is part of Liberty County School District.

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Spring Break - School Holidays
April 01, 2024 (Monday)
Last Day of School - End of 4th Nine Weeks
May 17, 2024 (Friday)

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 1,091 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 83%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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