Serving 677 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lawrenceville 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 21% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 677 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lawrenceville Elementary School serves the eastern part of Lawrenceville, GA, covering an area of approximately 4.2 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with an average distance of 1.1 miles to the edge of the attendance zone and up to 2.3 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lawrenceville Elementary School's student population of 677 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
677 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1962
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lawrenceville 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 Lawrenceville Elementary School is 0.61, 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
#1753 out of 2192 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
40%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
48%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
5%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
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)32.9%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
63%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Black Knights
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lawrenceville Elementary School's ranking?
Lawrenceville Elementary School is ranked #1753 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Lawrenceville Elementary School often compared to?
Lawrenceville Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Simonton Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Lawrenceville Elementary School?
677 students attend Lawrenceville Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Lawrenceville Elementary School students are Black, 40% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lawrenceville Elementary School?
Lawrenceville Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lawrenceville Elementary School offer ?
Lawrenceville Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lawrenceville Elementary School part of?
Lawrenceville Elementary School is part of Gwinnett County School District.
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