White Oak Elementary School

6442 Suwanee Dam Rd
Buford, GA 30518
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 5%
Serving 709 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, White Oak Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 74% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (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 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 709 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : Top 5% in GA
  • : 74% (Top 5%)
  • : 73% (Top 5%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

White Oak Elementary School's student population of 709 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has grown by 39% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
709 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

White Oak Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of White Oak Elementary School is 0.70, which is less 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)
#92 out of 2204 schools
(Top 5%)
74%
37%
73%
40%
80-84%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
11%
5%
Hispanic
20%
19%
Black
16%
36%
White
47%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.70
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is White Oak Elementary School's ranking?
White Oak Elementary School is ranked #92 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are White Oak Elementary School often compared to?
White Oak Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sycamore Elementary School, Sugar Hill Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend White Oak Elementary School?
709 students attend White Oak Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of White Oak Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 11% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of White Oak Elementary School?
White Oak Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does White Oak Elementary School offer ?
White Oak Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is White Oak Elementary School part of?
White Oak Elementary School is part of Gwinnett County School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 709 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 74% (Top 5%)
  • : 73% (Top 5%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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