Enrollment
1,191
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
94.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.7:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
78.4%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Nesbit Elementary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Nesbit Elementary School
Nesbit Elementary School is a high-poverty, large combined-grade school in Tucker, Georgia, enrolling 1,191 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 78.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 1,191 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.
Among 156 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #122, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (80%) and African American (13%) (diversity index 34/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 596 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 Tucker's public schools, it stands alongside Idlewood Elementary School (889 students): Nesbit Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.7:1 vs 15.9:1).
Gwinnett County also operates Brookwood High School (3,803 students) and Grayson High School (3,627 students) alongside Nesbit 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 Nesbit Elementary School compares
Nesbit 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Gwinnett County, which includes Nesbit 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 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
- 3,803
- 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 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
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 (~1,191 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Nesbit Elementary School a good school?
Nesbit Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% 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 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.
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