Serving 1,030 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mckendree Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 1,030 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: McKendree Elementary School serves the northern part of Lawrenceville, GA, covering an area of approximately 3.3 square miles, with most locations within a 5-10 minute drive and the furthest edge being about 1.3 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mckendree Elementary School's student population of 1,030 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 91 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,030 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
91 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mckendree Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mckendree Elementary School is 0.71, 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
#901 out of 2192 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
8%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
35%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
39%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
12%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
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)19.8%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
63%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-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 Mckendree Elementary School's ranking?
Mckendree Elementary School is ranked #901 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Mckendree Elementary School often compared to?
Mckendree Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rock Springs Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Mckendree Elementary School?
1,030 students attend Mckendree Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Mckendree Elementary School students are Black, 35% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 8% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mckendree Elementary School?
Mckendree Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mckendree Elementary School offer ?
Mckendree Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mckendree Elementary School part of?
Mckendree Elementary School is part of Gwinnett County School District.
School Reviews
Review Mckendree Elementary School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Recent Articles
When a Public School Cancels a Course Your Child Needs
Learn what parents can do when public schools cancel essential courses, including protecting graduation credits, finding approved alternatives, requesting substitutions, and preventing disruptions to college or career plans before deadlines.
Verify School Assignment Before Buying a House
Before buying a house, learn how to verify your child's assigned public school, check conflicting property listings, confirm enrollment eligibility, and avoid costly school assignment surprises before closing on a property.
School Bus Commute Times: What Parents Should Know
Discover how long school bus commutes really take, why routes vary, and what parents should ask about pickup times, student fatigue, transportation reliability, and daily schedules before choosing schools.
