Enrollment
946
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Suwanee, GA
Roberts Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Roberts Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130255003965
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 88
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Roberts Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Georgia schools.
- #6 of 10
- schools in Suwanee · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.3:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 10.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Roberts Elementary School has class sizes larger than 79% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Roberts Elementary School ranks #6 of 10 schools in Suwanee, GA.
School address
District: Gwinnett County · Georgia
NCES ID 130255003965 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
58.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.3:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
10.4%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-83% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Roberts Elementary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Roberts Elementary School
Roberts Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Suwanee, Georgia, enrolling 946 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 10.4% free-meal eligibility runs 83% below the Georgia average.
Enrollment of 946 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 212 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #70.
Its student body is led by Asian (46%) and White (25%) (diversity index 69/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 631 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 4.8% 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): Roberts Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.3:1 vs 15.2:1).
Gwinnett County also operates Brookwood High School (3,803 students) and Grayson High School (3,627 students) alongside Roberts 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 Roberts Elementary School compares
Roberts 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 | 16.3:1 | ▲ 13% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.4% | ▼ 83% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 946 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
946
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
10.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 83% 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
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 79% in Georgia - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
4.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 631 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 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 46.3%
White 25.3%
African American 13.3%
Hispanic or Latino 8.2%
Two or More 6.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Asian at 46.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.3, Roberts 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 Roberts 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 Roberts Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookwood High School | Larger | Higher 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 | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Archer High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Roberts 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
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
Parsons Elementary School
Standard public school
882 students 12.8:1 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 (~946 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Roberts Elementary School
How many students attend Roberts Elementary School?
Roberts Elementary School has 946 students enrolled. It is a public school in Suwanee, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Roberts Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Roberts Elementary School is 16.3:1, which is 13% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Roberts Elementary School?
10.4% of students at Roberts Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Roberts Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Roberts Elementary School is Asian at 46.3% of enrollment, in Suwanee, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Roberts Elementary School?
Roberts Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Roberts Elementary School rank among schools in Suwanee?
By Resource Investment Index, Roberts Elementary School ranks #6 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 Roberts Elementary School a good school?
Roberts Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% 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 Roberts 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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