Serving 1,162 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 27% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
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 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 1,162 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 27:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Button Gwinnett Elementary School serves the northwest part of Hinesville, GA, covering an area of approximately 2.3 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 3.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Button Gwinnett Elementary School's student population of 1,162 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,162 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Motto
Learning Opens a Universe of Possibilities
School Rankings
Button Gwinnett Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Button Gwinnett Elementary School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1278 out of 2192 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
27:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
60%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
17%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
14%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)47.5%
26.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
63%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
Showing 2014–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #1278 out of 2,192 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?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Button Gwinnett Elementary School?
1,162 students attend Button Gwinnett Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Button Gwinnett Elementary School students are Black, 17% of students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Button Gwinnett Elementary School part of?
Button Gwinnett Elementary School is part of Liberty County School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Thanksgiving Break
November 23, 2026 (Monday)
Spring Break
March 29, 2027 (Monday)
Last Day of School
May 21, 2027 (Friday)
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