Enrollment
1,076
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Norcross, GA
Graves Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Graves Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130255004210
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Graves Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #6 of 7
- schools in Norcross · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 80.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Graves Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Graves Elementary School ranks #6 of 7 schools in Norcross, GA.
School address
District: Gwinnett County · Georgia
NCES ID 130255004210 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
80.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.4:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
80.2%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Graves Elementary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Graves Elementary School
Graves Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Norcross, Georgia, enrolling 1,076 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 80.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 1,076 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 201 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #105.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 28/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 538 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Norcross's public schools, it stands alongside Beaver Ridge Elementary School (984 students): Graves Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.4:1 vs 13.3:1).
Gwinnett County also operates Brookwood High School (3,803 students) and Grayson High School (3,627 students) alongside Graves 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 Graves Elementary School compares
Graves 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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 7% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.2% | ▲ 32% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,076 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,076
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
80.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 39% in Georgia - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.9%
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
$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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 538 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 35 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 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
Hispanic or Latino 83.9%
African American 11.0%
Asian 2.2%
White 1.8%
Two or More 1.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 83.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.3, Graves Elementary School is less 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 Graves 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 Graves Elementary School 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 Graves 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 Norcross
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Beaver Ridge Elementary School
Standard public school
984 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Baldwin Elementary
Standard public school
914 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Meadowcreek Elementary School
Standard public school
806 students 10.7:1 students per teacher
Stripling Elementary School
Standard public school
799 students 12.7:1 students per teacher
Norcross Elementary School
Standard public school
751 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Gwinnett Intervention Education Center (Give) West
Standard public school
227 students 6.3:1 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 (~1,076 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Graves Elementary School
How many students attend Graves Elementary School?
Graves Elementary School has 1,076 students enrolled. It is a public school in Norcross, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Graves Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Graves Elementary School is 13.4:1, which is 7% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 15% 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 Graves Elementary School?
80.2% of students at Graves Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Graves Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Graves Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 83.9% of enrollment, in Norcross, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Graves Elementary School?
Graves Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Graves Elementary School rank among schools in Norcross?
By Resource Investment Index, Graves Elementary School ranks #6 of 7 schools in Norcross, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Norcross on the city page.
Is Graves Elementary School a good school?
Graves Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. 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 Graves 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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