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Gwin Oaks Elementary School vs. Head Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Gwin Oaks Elementary School
400 Gwin Oaks Dr
Lawrenceville, GA 30044
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Head Elementary School
1801 Hewatt Rd Sw
Lilburn, GA 30047
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings

Gwin Oaks Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)

Head Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Overview
Serving 1,056 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Gwin Oaks Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 738 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Head Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher 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 72% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
1,056 students
738 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Gwin Oaks Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Head Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Gwin Oaks Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Head Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
77 teachers
56 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Gwin Oaks Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Head Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Gwin Oaks Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Gwinnett County School District and the state of Georgia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Head Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Gwinnett County School District and the state of Georgia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#126 out of 2204 schools in GA
(Top 10%)
#191 out of 2204 schools in GA
(Top 10%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Gwin Oaks Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Head Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
69%
(Top 10% in GA)
66%
(Top 10% in GA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Gwin Oaks Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Gwinnett County School District and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Head Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Gwinnett County School District and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
69%
(Top 10% in GA)
62%
(Top 10% in GA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Gwin Oaks Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Gwinnett County School District and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Head Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Gwinnett County School District and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
60-64%
(Top 20% in GA)
65-69%
(Top 10% in GA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Gwin Oaks Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Gwinnett County School District and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Head Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Gwinnett County School District and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Gwin Oaks Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Head Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
26
10
Kindergarten Students
143
95
Grade 1 Students
170
124
Grade 2 Students
167
109
Grade 3 Students
179
142
Grade 4 Students
187
121
Grade 5 Students
184
137

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
23%
17%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Gwin Oaks Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Gwinnett County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Head Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Gwinnett County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
22%
20%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Gwin Oaks Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Gwinnett County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Head Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Gwinnett County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
24%
27%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Gwin Oaks Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Gwinnett County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Head Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Gwinnett County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
24%
28%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Gwin Oaks Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Gwinnett County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Head Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Gwinnett County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Gwin Oaks Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Gwinnett County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Head Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Gwinnett County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.79
0.78
This chart showcases the diversity score of Gwin Oaks Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Gwinnett County School District and Georgia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Head Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Gwinnett County School District and Georgia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
37%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Gwin Oaks Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Gwinnett County School District and Georgia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Head Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Gwinnett County School District and Georgia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
11%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Gwin Oaks Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Gwinnett County School District and Georgia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Head Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Gwinnett County School District and Georgia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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