Enrollment
806
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
75.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.7:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
78.1%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Meadowcreek Elementary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Meadowcreek Elementary School
Meadowcreek Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Norcross, Georgia, enrolling 806 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 10.7:1, Meadowcreek Elementary School is leaner than roughly 91% of Georgia schools and 26% under the state's 14.4:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 78.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 806 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 339 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #105.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (76%) and African American (17%) (diversity index 39/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 403 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Norcross's public schools, it stands alongside Graves Elementary School (1,076 students): Meadowcreek Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (10.7:1 vs 13.4:1).
Gwinnett County also operates Brookwood High School (3,803 students) and Grayson High School (3,627 students) alongside Meadowcreek 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 Meadowcreek Elementary School compares
Meadowcreek 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Gwinnett County, which includes Meadowcreek 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 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
- 3,803
- 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.
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
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 (~806 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Meadowcreek Elementary School a good school?
Meadowcreek Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of 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 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.
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