- Enrollment
- 3,803
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tucker, GA
Nesbit Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Nesbit Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130255000296
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nesbit Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Georgia schools.
- #4 of 5
- schools in Tucker · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.7:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 78.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Nesbit Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 72% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nesbit Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 schools in Tucker, GA.
School address
District: Gwinnett County · Georgia
NCES ID 130255000296 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Nesbit Elementary School held near 1,196 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 94.9 → 94.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 130255000296 · Tucker, GA Other · MID · TRAD
1,191 enr · 12.7:1 · 78.4% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Brookwood High School (3,803 students)
Nesbit Elementary School held near 1,196 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE held 94.9 → 94.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Nesbit 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 1,191
Nesbit Elementary School
1,191 students
What this shows Nesbit Elementary School reports 1,191 students on the CCD universe file.
How Nesbit Elementary School compares
Nesbit 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 | 12.7:1 | ▼ 12% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.4% | ▲ 29% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,191 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,191
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.4%
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
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 28% in Georgia - lower ratio than 72% 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 596 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
75
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 79.8%
African American 13.4%
Asian 2.7%
White 2.3%
Two or More 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 79.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.4, Nesbit 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 Nesbit 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 Nesbit 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 Tucker
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Idlewood Elementary School
Standard public school
889 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Midvale Elementary School
Standard public school
417 students 10.7:1 students per teacher
Brockett Elementary School
Standard public school
394 students 12.7:1 students per teacher
Livsey Elementary School
Standard public school
383 students 12:1 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 (~1,191 students)
Frequently asked questions about Nesbit Elementary School
How many students attend Nesbit Elementary School?
Nesbit Elementary School has 1,191 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tucker, GA. CCD year-over-year: 1,206 (2022-23) → 1,196 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nesbit Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Nesbit Elementary School is 12.7:1, which is 12% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 19% 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 Nesbit Elementary School?
78.4% of students at Nesbit Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nesbit Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Nesbit Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 79.8% of enrollment, in Tucker, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nesbit Elementary School?
Nesbit Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Nesbit Elementary School rank among schools in Tucker?
By Resource Investment Index, Nesbit Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 schools in Tucker, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Tucker on the city page.
What other schools are in Gwinnett County?
Besides Nesbit 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.