- Enrollment
- 3,803
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lawrenceville, GA
Alford Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Alford Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130255002904
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alford Elementary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Georgia schools.
- #8 of 24
- schools in Lawrenceville · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.7:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 63.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Alford Elementary has class sizes smaller than 72% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alford Elementary ranks #8 of 24 schools in Lawrenceville, GA.
School address
District: Gwinnett County · Georgia
NCES ID 130255002904 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-74 students YoY
Alford Elementary shrank from 896 students in 2022-23 to 822 in 2023-24 (-8.3%).
Teacher FTE added 65.5 → 71.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-74 students YoY 130255002904 · Lawrenceville, GA Other · MID · TRAD
828 enr · 12.7:1 · 63.6% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Brookwood High School (3,803 students)
Alford Elementary shrank from 896 students in 2022-23 to 822 in 2023-24 (-8.3%). Teacher FTE added 65.5 → 71.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Alford Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Brookwood High
Brookwood High School
3,803 students
- Grayson High S
Grayson High School
3,627 students
- Parkview High
Parkview High School
3,216 students
- Peachtree Ridg
Peachtree Ridge High School
3,155 students
- Archer High Sc
Archer High School
3,058 students
- This school 828
Alford Elementary
828 students
What this shows Alford Elementary reports 828 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alford Elementary compares
Alford Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.7:1 | ▼ 12% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.6% | ▲ 5% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 828 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
828
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 28% in Georgia - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
22.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,348
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 414 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 59.9%
African American 21.3%
Asian 10.0%
White 6.5%
Two or More 2.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 59.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.1, Alford Elementary is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Gwinnett County reports $14,348 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Alford Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookwood High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grayson High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parkview High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Peachtree Ridge High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Archer High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alford Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,627
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 3,216
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 3,155
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 3,058
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other schools in Lawrenceville
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Gwinnett Online Campus
Standard public school
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Jackson Elementary School
Standard public school
1,430 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Benefield Elementary School
Standard public school
1,209 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Corley Elementary School
Standard public school
1,119 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Woodward Mill Elementary School
Standard public school
1,106 students 16:1 students per teacher
Bethesda Elementary School
Standard public school
1,083 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~828 students)
Frequently asked questions about Alford Elementary
How many students attend Alford Elementary?
Alford Elementary has 828 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lawrenceville, GA. CCD year-over-year: 896 (2022-23) → 822 (2023-24), down 74.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alford Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Alford Elementary is 12.7:1, which is 12% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 19% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Alford Elementary?
63.6% of students at Alford Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alford Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Alford Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 59.9% of enrollment, in Lawrenceville, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alford Elementary?
Alford Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Alford Elementary rank among schools in Lawrenceville?
By Resource Investment Index, Alford Elementary ranks #8 of 24 schools in Lawrenceville, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Lawrenceville on the city page.
What other schools are in Gwinnett County?
Besides Alford Elementary, Gwinnett County also operates Brookwood High School (3,803 students), Grayson High School (3,627 students), and Parkview High School (3,216 students). See the Gwinnett County district page for the complete list.