Enrollment
68
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lawrenceville, GA
Oakland Meadow School
Federal NCES profile for Oakland Meadow School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130255003627
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oakland Meadow School earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also one of the smallest schools in Georgia.
- #24 of 24
- schools in Lawrenceville · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 37.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 68
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Oakland Meadow School ranks #24 of 24 schools in Lawrenceville, GA.
School address
District: Gwinnett County · Georgia
NCES ID 130255003627 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
70.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Free-lunch eligible
37.0%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-39% vs state
What stands out at Oakland Meadow School
Oakland Meadow School is a small combined-grade school in Lawrenceville, Georgia, enrolling 68 students.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 37.0% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 97% of Georgia schools, with 68 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 2,314 Georgia schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (47%) and African American (28%) (diversity index 67/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 15 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 68 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Lawrenceville's public schools, it stands alongside Gwinnett Online Campus (1,996 students): Oakland Meadow School is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Gwinnett County also operates Brookwood High School (3,803 students) and Grayson High School (3,627 students) alongside Oakland Meadow 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 Oakland Meadow School compares
Oakland Meadow School on the metrics families compare, against Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.0% | ▼ 39% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 68 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
68
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
37.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Engagement
36.8%
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.1 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 47.1%
African American 27.9%
White 13.2%
Asian 10.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 47.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.2, Oakland Meadow School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Gwinnett County, which includes Oakland Meadow 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 Oakland Meadow School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookwood High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Grayson High School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Parkview High School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Peachtree Ridge High School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Archer High School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Oakland Meadow 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.
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Oakland Meadow School
How many students attend Oakland Meadow School?
Oakland Meadow School has 68 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lawrenceville, GA.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Oakland Meadow School?
37.0% of students at Oakland Meadow School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oakland Meadow School?
The largest demographic group at Oakland Meadow School is Hispanic or Latino at 47.1% of enrollment, in Lawrenceville, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oakland Meadow School?
Oakland Meadow School has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Oakland Meadow School rank among schools in Lawrenceville?
By Resource Investment Index, Oakland Meadow School ranks #24 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 Oakland Meadow School a good school?
Oakland Meadow School earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also one of the smallest schools in Georgia. 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 Oakland Meadow 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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