- Enrollment
- 3,803
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Snellville, GA
Pharr Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Pharr Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130255002176
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pharr Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #2 of 6
- schools in Snellville · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 41.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Pharr Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pharr Elementary School ranks #2 of 6 schools in Snellville, GA.
School address
District: Gwinnett County · Georgia
NCES ID 130255002176 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Pharr Elementary School held near 807 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 62.1 → 68.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+17 students YoY 130255002176 · Snellville, GA Other · MID · TRAD
816 enr · 13.2:1 · 41.1% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Brookwood High School (3,803 students)
Pharr Elementary School held near 807 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount). Teacher FTE added 62.1 → 68.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Pharr 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 816
Pharr Elementary School
816 students
What this shows Pharr Elementary School reports 816 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pharr Elementary School compares
Pharr 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 8% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.1% | ▼ 32% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 816 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
816
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 35% in Georgia - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 816 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 42.3%
Hispanic or Latino 31.3%
White 14.1%
Asian 8.8%
Two or More 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 42.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.4, Pharr Elementary School is more 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 Pharr 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Peachtree Ridge High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Archer High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pharr 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 Snellville
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Brookwood Elementary School
Standard public school
1,422 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Norton Elementary School
Standard public school
1,042 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Partee Elementary School
Standard public school
775 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Shiloh Elementary School
Standard public school
711 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Anderson-Livsey Elementary School
Standard public school
678 students 14.4:1 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 (~816 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pharr Elementary School
How many students attend Pharr Elementary School?
Pharr Elementary School has 816 students enrolled. It is a public school in Snellville, GA. CCD year-over-year: 790 (2022-23) → 807 (2023-24), nearly flat (+17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pharr Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pharr Elementary School is 13.2:1, which is 8% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 16% 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 Pharr Elementary School?
41.1% of students at Pharr Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pharr Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Pharr Elementary School is African American at 42.3% of enrollment, in Snellville, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pharr Elementary School?
Pharr Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Pharr Elementary School rank among schools in Snellville?
By Resource Investment Index, Pharr Elementary School ranks #2 of 6 schools in Snellville, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Snellville on the city page.
What other schools are in Gwinnett County?
Besides Pharr 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.