- Enrollment
- 3,803
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lilburn, GA
Head Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Head Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130255001909
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Head Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools.
- #2 of 7
- schools in Lilburn · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 29.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Head Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Head Elementary School ranks #2 of 7 schools in Lilburn, GA.
School address
District: Gwinnett County · Georgia
NCES ID 130255001909 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Head Elementary School held near 738 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 51.4 → 55.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 130255001909 · Lilburn, GA Other · MID · TRAD
720 enr · 14.1:1 · 29.0% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Brookwood High School (3,803 students)
Head Elementary School held near 738 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 51.4 → 55.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Head Elementary School 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 720
Head Elementary School
720 students
What this shows Head Elementary School reports 720 students on the CCD universe file.
How Head Elementary School compares
Head Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.1:1 | ▼ 2% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.0% | ▼ 52% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 720 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
720
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% 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
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 51% in Georgia - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 720 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 29.3%
African American 28.1%
Hispanic or Latino 18.6%
Asian 15.8%
Two or More 6.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 29.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 77.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 77.1, Head Elementary School 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 Head 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 Head Elementary School'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 Lilburn
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Camp Creek Elementary School
Standard public school
1,425 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Hopkins Elementary School
Standard public school
1,113 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Minor Elementary School
Standard public school
952 students 12.5:1 students per teacher
Arcado Elementary School
Standard public school
905 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
Knight Elementary School
Standard public school
876 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Mountain Park Elementary School
Standard public school
652 students 15.2:1 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 (~720 students)
Frequently asked questions about Head Elementary School
How many students attend Head Elementary School?
Head Elementary School has 720 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lilburn, GA. CCD year-over-year: 752 (2022-23) → 738 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Head Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Head Elementary School is 14.1:1, which is 2% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 10% 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 Head Elementary School?
29.0% of students at Head Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Head Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Head Elementary School is White at 29.3% of enrollment, in Lilburn, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 77.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Head Elementary School?
Head Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Head Elementary School rank among schools in Lilburn?
By Resource Investment Index, Head Elementary School ranks #2 of 7 schools in Lilburn, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Lilburn on the city page.
What other schools are in Gwinnett County?
Besides Head 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.