Serving 816 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Pharr Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher 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 86% 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: 816 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 65% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Pharr Elementary School serves the southern part of Snellville, GA, covering an area of approximately 4.8 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the farthest edge of the attendance zone located about 2.1 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pharr Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Pharr Elementary School's student population of 816 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 71 teachers has grown by 24% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
816 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
71 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1990
School Calendar
School Rankings
Pharr Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pharr 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
#188 out of 2192 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
9%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
31%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
42%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
White
14%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
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)15.9%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
63%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
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
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pharr Elementary School's ranking?
Pharr Elementary School is ranked #188 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Pharr Elementary School often compared to?
Pharr Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brookwood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Pharr Elementary School?
816 students attend Pharr Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Pharr Elementary School students are Black, 31% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 9% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pharr Elementary School?
Pharr Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pharr Elementary School offer ?
Pharr Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pharr Elementary School part of?
Pharr Elementary School is part of Gwinnett County School District.
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