Craig Elementary School
Craig Elementary School serves 1,026 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Craig Elementary School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 60% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Craig Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
School Overview
Craig Elementary School's student population of 1,026 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 71 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 1,026 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 71 teachers |
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School Comparison
Craig Elementary School is ranked within the top 10% of all 2,188 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Craig Elementary School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (GA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #180 out of 2188 schools (Top 10%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 68% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 16% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 14% | 15% |
| Black | 28% | 37% |
| White | 39% | 40% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.73 | 0.69 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 26% | 56% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Gwinnett County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Craig Elementary School is Oakland Meadow School (1.8 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Crews Middle School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Lawrenceville Crews Middle School Math: 72% | Reading: 71%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: 6-8 | 1,376 student10
0.5 miles
1000 Old Snellville Hwy
Lawrenceville, GA 30044
(770) 982-6940 0.5 6-8 1,376 - Snellville Pharr Elementary School Math: 69% | Reading: 68%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: PK-5 | 637 students10
1.1 miles
1500 North Rd
Snellville, GA 30078
(770) 985-0244 1.1 PK-5 637 - Lawrenceville Richards Middle School Math: 40% | Reading: 39%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 6-8 | 2,160 students10
1.6 miles
3555 Sugarloaf Pkwy
Lawrenceville, GA 30044
(770) 995-7133 1.6 6-8 2,160 - Lawrenceville Cedar Hill Elementary School Math: 40% | Reading: 40%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 1,071 student10
1.7 miles
3615 Sugarloaf Pkwy
Lawrenceville, GA 30044
(770) 962-5015 1.7 PK-5 1,071 - Lawrenceville Oakland Meadow School Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-12 | 51 students10
1.8 miles
590 Old Snellville Hwy
Lawrenceville, GA 30046
(770) 513-6800 1.8 PK-12 51
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