Enrollment
882
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Suwanee, GA
Parsons Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Parsons Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130255002902
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Parsons Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Georgia schools.
- #3 of 10
- schools in Suwanee · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.8:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 20.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Parsons Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 71% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Parsons Elementary School ranks #3 of 10 schools in Suwanee, GA.
School address
District: Gwinnett County · Georgia
NCES ID 130255002902 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
69.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.8:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
20.9%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-66% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Parsons Elementary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Parsons Elementary School
Parsons Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Suwanee, Georgia, enrolling 882 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 20.9% free-meal eligibility runs 66% below the Georgia average.
Enrollment of 882 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 296 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #38.
Its student body is led by Asian (50%) and African American (21%) (diversity index 68/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 882 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.9% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Suwanee's public schools, it stands alongside Level Creek Elementary School (1,051 students): Parsons Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.8:1 vs 15.2:1).
Gwinnett County also operates Brookwood High School (3,803 students) and Grayson High School (3,627 students) alongside Parsons 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 Parsons Elementary School compares
Parsons 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 | 12.8:1 | ▼ 11% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.9% | ▼ 66% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 882 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
882
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
20.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 29% in Georgia - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
7.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 882 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 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
Asian 49.5%
African American 21.1%
Hispanic or Latino 12.2%
White 11.1%
Two or More 5.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Asian at 49.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.0, Parsons Elementary School is more 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 Parsons 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 Parsons Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookwood High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grayson High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parkview High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Peachtree Ridge High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Archer High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Parsons 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 Suwanee
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Level Creek Elementary School
Standard public school
1,051 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Roberts Elementary School
Standard public school
946 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Riverside Elementary School
Standard public school
919 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Johns Creek Elementary
Standard public school
888 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Sharon Elementary School
Standard public school
865 students 16:1 students per teacher
Walnut Grove Elementary School
Standard public school
819 students 13.7:1 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 (~882 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Parsons Elementary School
How many students attend Parsons Elementary School?
Parsons Elementary School has 882 students enrolled. It is a public school in Suwanee, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Parsons Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Parsons Elementary School is 12.8:1, which is 11% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 18% 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 Parsons Elementary School?
20.9% of students at Parsons Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Parsons Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Parsons Elementary School is Asian at 49.5% of enrollment, in Suwanee, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Parsons Elementary School?
Parsons Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Parsons Elementary School rank among schools in Suwanee?
By Resource Investment Index, Parsons Elementary School ranks #3 of 10 schools in Suwanee, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Suwanee on the city page.
Is Parsons Elementary School a good school?
Parsons Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% 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 Parsons 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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