- Enrollment
- 3,803
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Norcross, GA
Meadowcreek Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Meadowcreek Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130255002267
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Meadowcreek Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Georgia schools.
- #4 of 7
- schools in Norcross · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.7:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 78.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Meadowcreek Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 91% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Meadowcreek Elementary School ranks #4 of 7 schools in Norcross, GA.
School address
District: Gwinnett County · Georgia
NCES ID 130255002267 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Meadowcreek Elementary School held near 852 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 75.9 → 78.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 130255002267 · Norcross, GA Other · MID · TRAD
806 enr · 10.7:1 · 78.1% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Brookwood High School (3,803 students)
Meadowcreek Elementary School held near 852 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 75.9 → 78.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Meadowcreek 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 806
Meadowcreek Elementary School
806 students
What this shows Meadowcreek Elementary School reports 806 students on the CCD universe file.
How Meadowcreek Elementary School compares
Meadowcreek 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 | 10.7:1 | ▼ 26% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.1% | ▲ 29% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 806 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.7:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
806
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
10.7:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 9% in Georgia - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
30.9%
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
$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 403 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 75.9%
African American 17.1%
Asian 3.0%
White 2.0%
Two or More 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 75.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.3, Meadowcreek Elementary School is less 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 Meadowcreek 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 Meadowcreek 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 Norcross
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Graves Elementary School
Standard public school
1,076 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
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
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
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 (~806 students)
Frequently asked questions about Meadowcreek Elementary School
How many students attend Meadowcreek Elementary School?
Meadowcreek Elementary School has 806 students enrolled. It is a public school in Norcross, GA. CCD year-over-year: 839 (2022-23) → 852 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Meadowcreek Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Meadowcreek Elementary School is 10.7:1, which is 26% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 32% 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 Meadowcreek Elementary School?
78.1% of students at Meadowcreek Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Meadowcreek Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Meadowcreek Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 75.9% of enrollment, in Norcross, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Meadowcreek Elementary School?
Meadowcreek Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Meadowcreek Elementary School rank among schools in Norcross?
By Resource Investment Index, Meadowcreek Elementary School ranks #4 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.
What other schools are in Gwinnett County?
Besides Meadowcreek 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.