- Enrollment
- 3,803
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lawrenceville, GA
Simonton Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Simonton Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130255000309
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Simonton Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #8 of 24
- schools in Lawrenceville · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 62.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Simonton Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Simonton Elementary School ranks #8 of 24 schools in Lawrenceville, GA.
School address
District: Gwinnett County · Georgia
NCES ID 130255000309 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Simonton Elementary School held near 726 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 51.8 → 49.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-23 students YoY 130255000309 · Lawrenceville, GA Other · MID · TRAD
702 enr · 13.8:1 · 62.5% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Brookwood High School (3,803 students)
Simonton Elementary School held near 726 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 51.8 → 49.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Simonton 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 702
Simonton Elementary School
702 students
What this shows Simonton Elementary School reports 702 students on the CCD universe file.
How Simonton Elementary School compares
Simonton 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 | 13.8:1 | ▼ 4% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.5% | ▲ 3% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 702 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
702
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 45% in Georgia - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.6%
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
$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
Counselors1.8 FTE
Per 390 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 45.0%
African American 38.5%
White 6.4%
Asian 5.4%
Two or More 4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 45.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.0, Simonton 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 Simonton 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 Simonton 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 Lawrenceville
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1,430 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Benefield Elementary School
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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
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Bethesda Elementary School
Standard public school
1,083 students 12.3:1 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 (~702 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Simonton Elementary School
How many students attend Simonton Elementary School?
Simonton Elementary School has 702 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lawrenceville, GA. CCD year-over-year: 749 (2022-23) → 726 (2023-24), nearly flat (-23).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Simonton Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Simonton Elementary School is 13.8:1, which is 4% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 12% 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 Simonton Elementary School?
62.5% of students at Simonton Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Simonton Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Simonton Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 45.0% of enrollment, in Lawrenceville, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Simonton Elementary School?
Simonton Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Simonton Elementary School rank among schools in Lawrenceville?
By Resource Investment Index, Simonton Elementary School ranks #8 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.
What other schools are in Gwinnett County?
Besides Simonton 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.