Taylor Elementary School

600 Taylor School Dr
Lawrenceville, GA 30043
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%
Serving 866 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Taylor 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 54% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 866 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 79%
  • : Top 20% in GA
  • : 54% (Top 20%)
  • : 61% (Top 20%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Taylor Elementary School's student population of 866 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 70 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
866 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
70 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Lead, Learn, Serve, and Soar

School Rankings

Taylor 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 Taylor Elementary School is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (GA)
#306 out of 2192 schools
(Top 20%)
54%
39%
61%
40%
70-74%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
10%
5%
Hispanic
31%
19%
Black
30%
36%
White
21%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.76
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Taylor Elementary School's ranking?
Taylor Elementary School is ranked #306 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Taylor Elementary School?
866 students attend Taylor Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
31% of Taylor Elementary School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are Black, 21% of students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Taylor Elementary School?
Taylor Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Taylor Elementary School offer ?
Taylor Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Taylor Elementary School part of?
Taylor Elementary School is part of Gwinnett County School District.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 866 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 79%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 54% (Top 20%)
  • : 61% (Top 20%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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