Jenkins Elementary School
Tel:
(678) 407-8900
Jenkins Elementary School serves 917 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (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 40% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Jenkins Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 60% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Jenkins Elementary School's student population of 917 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 917 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 62 teachers |
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School Comparison
Jenkins Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% 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 Jenkins Elementary School is 0.60, which is less 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 | #726 out of 2188 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 52% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 2% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 37% | 15% |
| Black | 51% | 37% |
| White | 8% | 40% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.60 | 0.69 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 80% | 56% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 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 Jenkins Elementary School is Gwinnett Intervention Education (give) Center East (1.2 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Jordan Middle School (0.3 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Lawrenceville Jordan Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 942 students
0.3 miles
8 Village Way
Lawrenceville, GA 30046
(770) 822-6500 0.3 6-8 942 - Lawrenceville Gwinnett Intervention Education (give) Center East Alternative School
Grades: 6-12 | 334 students
1.2 miles
723 Hi Hope Rd
Lawrenceville, GA 30043
(770) 338-4855 1.2 6-12 334 - Lawrenceville Simonton Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 817 students
1.7 miles
275 Simonton Rd
Lawrenceville, GA 30045
(770) 513-6637 1.7 PK-5 817 - Lawrenceville Central Gwinnett High School Grades: 9-12 | 2,170 students
2.0 miles
564 W Crogan St
Lawrenceville, GA 30046
(770) 963-8041 2.0 9-12 2,170 - Lawrenceville International Transition Center Grades: 8-11 | 132 students
2.0 miles
52 Gwinnett Dr
Lawrenceville, GA 30046
(770) 316-8944 2.0 8-11 132
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