Norcross Elementary School
Norcross Elementary School serves 828 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Norcross Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 44%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 45%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 62% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2022)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Students: 828 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Norcross Elementary School's student population of 828 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
828 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers

Students by Grade

School Calendar
School Rankings
Norcross Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 2,196 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Norcross Elementary School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#935 out of 2196 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
44%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
45%

Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
5%

Hispanic
71%
17%

Black
17%
36%

White
4%
38%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%

All Ethnic Groups



National School Lunch Program
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
53%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
School Calendar
View the Norcross Elementary School yearly calendar below.
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
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