Serving 1,340 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Starling Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 55% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (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 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 1,340 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 55% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Starling Elementary School serves the southeastern part of Grayson, GA, covering an area of approximately 5.9 square miles. Families can typically expect a short drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 2.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Starling 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
Starling Elementary School's student population of 1,340 students has grown by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 94 teachers has grown by 38% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,340 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
94 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Where Excellence is the Expectation
School Rankings
Starling Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Starling Elementary School is 0.70, 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
#338 out of 2192 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
13%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
22%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Black
48%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
White
11%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-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 16-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.8%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
63%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Green, Gold, and Navy
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Starling Elementary School's ranking?
Starling Elementary School is ranked #338 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Starling Elementary School often compared to?
Starling Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Grayson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Starling Elementary School?
1,340 students attend Starling Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Starling Elementary School students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, 11% of students are White, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Starling Elementary School?
Starling Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Starling Elementary School offer ?
Starling Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Starling Elementary School part of?
Starling Elementary School is part of Gwinnett County School District.
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