- Enrollment
- 3,803
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Suwanee, GA
Suwanee Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Suwanee Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130255001119
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Suwanee Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools.
- #3 of 10
- schools in Suwanee · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 17.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Suwanee Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Suwanee Elementary School ranks #3 of 10 schools in Suwanee, GA.
School address
District: Gwinnett County · Georgia
NCES ID 130255001119 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Suwanee Elementary School held near 651 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 47.0 → 51.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-21 students YoY 130255001119 · Suwanee, GA Other · MID · TRAD
637 enr · 13.6:1 · 17.4% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Brookwood High School (3,803 students)
Suwanee Elementary School held near 651 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount). Teacher FTE added 47.0 → 51.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Suwanee 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 637
Suwanee Elementary School
637 students
What this shows Suwanee Elementary School reports 637 students on the CCD universe file.
How Suwanee Elementary School compares
Suwanee 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 | 13.6:1 | ▼ 6% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.4% | ▼ 71% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 637 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
637
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% 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
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 42% in Georgia - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
6.8%
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 637 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 37.8%
White 28.1%
African American 14.0%
Hispanic or Latino 11.5%
Two or More 8.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Asian at 37.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.8, Suwanee 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 Suwanee 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 Suwanee 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 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
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
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 (~637 students)
Frequently asked questions about Suwanee Elementary School
How many students attend Suwanee Elementary School?
Suwanee Elementary School has 637 students enrolled. It is a public school in Suwanee, GA. CCD year-over-year: 672 (2022-23) → 651 (2023-24), nearly flat (-21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Suwanee Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Suwanee Elementary School is 13.6:1, which is 6% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 13% 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 Suwanee Elementary School?
17.4% of students at Suwanee Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Suwanee Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Suwanee Elementary School is Asian at 37.8% of enrollment, in Suwanee, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Suwanee Elementary School?
Suwanee Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Suwanee Elementary School rank among schools in Suwanee?
By Resource Investment Index, Suwanee 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.
What other schools are in Gwinnett County?
Besides Suwanee 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.