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Suwanee Elementary School

3875 Smithtown Rd
Suwanee, GA 30024

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10/

Top 10%

Tel: (770) 945-5763

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Suwanee Elementary School serves 669 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.

Suwanee Elementary School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80% (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 69% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 45%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.

Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 62% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2022-23)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 669 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 65%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10% in GA
Math Proficiency
: 80% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 69% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Suwanee Elementary School's student population of 669 students has grown by 9% over five school years.

The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-5

Total Students

669 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

44 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Calendar

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School Rankings

Suwanee Elementary School is ranked within the top 10% 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 Suwanee Elementary School is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (GA)

Overall Testing Rank

#121 out of 2196 schools
(Top 10%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

80%

44%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

69%

45%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

15:1

14:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

31%

Hispanic

17%

Black

17%

36%

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White

35%

38%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.75

0.70

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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

17%

53%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Suwanee Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Gwinnett County School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Suwanee Elementary School's ranking?

Suwanee Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% GA state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% GA state average).

How many students attend Suwanee Elementary School?

669 students attend Suwanee Elementary School.

What is the ethnic breakdown of the student body?

35% of Suwanee Elementary School students are White, 31% of students are Asian, 17% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 8% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Suwanee Elementary School?

Suwanee Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.

What grades does Suwanee Elementary School offer ?

Suwanee Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5

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Quick Stats (2022-23)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 669 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 65%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 80% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 69% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education