Enrollment
1,045
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lawrenceville, GA
Craig Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Craig Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130255000272
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Craig Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Georgia schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools.
- #3 of 24
- schools in Lawrenceville · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.6:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 27.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Craig Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 73% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Craig Elementary School ranks #3 of 24 schools in Lawrenceville, GA.
School address
District: Gwinnett County · Georgia
NCES ID 130255000272 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
83.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.6:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.0%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-56% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Craig Elementary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Craig Elementary School
Craig Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Lawrenceville, Georgia, enrolling 1,045 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 27.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 1,045 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 318 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #52.
Its student body is led by African American (30%) and White (25%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 77/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1161 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
10.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Lawrenceville's public schools, it stands alongside Gwinnett Online Campus (1,996 students): Craig Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.6:1 vs 13.8:1).
Gwinnett County also operates Brookwood High School (3,803 students) and Grayson High School (3,627 students) alongside Craig Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Craig Elementary School compares
Craig Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.6:1 | ▼ 13% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.0% | ▼ 56% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,045 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,045
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
27.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 27% in Georgia - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
10.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,113
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $13,863
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.9 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
28
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 29.8%
White 25.4%
Hispanic or Latino 20.4%
Asian 17.5%
Two or More 6.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 29.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 77.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 77.0, Craig Elementary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Gwinnett County, which includes Craig Elementary School.
$13,113
Per student
-5%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 44.3%
State 42.0%
Federal 13.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Craig Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookwood High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grayson High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parkview High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Peachtree Ridge High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Archer High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Craig Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,803
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- 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
1,996 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Georgia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,045 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Craig Elementary School
How many students attend Craig Elementary School?
Craig Elementary School has 1,045 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lawrenceville, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Craig Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Craig Elementary School is 12.6:1, which is 13% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 20% 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 Craig Elementary School?
27.0% of students at Craig Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Craig Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Craig Elementary School is African American at 29.8% of enrollment, in Lawrenceville, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 77.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Craig Elementary School?
Craig Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Craig Elementary School rank among schools in Lawrenceville?
By Resource Investment Index, Craig Elementary School ranks #3 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.
Is Craig Elementary School a good school?
Craig Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Georgia schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Gwinnett County?
Besides Craig Elementary School, 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.
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