Enrollment
775
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lawrenceville, GA
Jenkins Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Jenkins Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130255004004
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jenkins Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #20 of 24
- schools in Lawrenceville · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 72.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Jenkins Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jenkins Elementary School ranks #20 of 24 schools in Lawrenceville, GA.
School address
District: Gwinnett County · Georgia
NCES ID 130255004004 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
53.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.6:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
72.8%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jenkins Elementary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jenkins Elementary School
Jenkins Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Lawrenceville, Georgia, enrolling 775 students.
At 14.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Georgia median, within a few percentage points of the 14.4:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 72.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 775 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 335 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #195.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (45%) and African American (43%) (diversity index 61/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 775 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Lawrenceville's public schools, it stands alongside Gwinnett Online Campus (1,996 students): Jenkins Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.6:1 vs 13.8:1).
Gwinnett County also operates Brookwood High School (3,803 students) and Grayson High School (3,627 students) alongside Jenkins 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 Jenkins Elementary School compares
Jenkins 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 | 14.6:1 | ▲ 1% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.8% | ▲ 20% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 775 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
775
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
72.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 58% in Georgia - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.8%
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
$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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 775 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 32 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.0 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 44.5%
African American 43.2%
White 5.7%
Two or More 4.0%
Asian 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 44.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.0, Jenkins 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 Jenkins 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 Jenkins 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 Jenkins 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 (~775 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Jenkins Elementary School
How many students attend Jenkins Elementary School?
Jenkins Elementary School has 775 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lawrenceville, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jenkins Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jenkins Elementary School is 14.6:1, which is 1% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jenkins Elementary School?
72.8% of students at Jenkins Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jenkins Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Jenkins Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 44.5% of enrollment, in Lawrenceville, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jenkins Elementary School?
Jenkins 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 Jenkins Elementary School rank among schools in Lawrenceville?
By Resource Investment Index, Jenkins Elementary School ranks #20 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 Jenkins Elementary School a good school?
Jenkins 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 Jenkins 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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