Enrollment
1,106
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lawrenceville, GA
Woodward Mill Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Woodward Mill Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130255003893
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Woodward Mill Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Georgia schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools.
- #12 of 24
- schools in Lawrenceville · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 36.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Woodward Mill Elementary School has class sizes larger than 76% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Woodward Mill Elementary School ranks #12 of 24 schools in Lawrenceville, GA.
School address
District: Gwinnett County · Georgia
NCES ID 130255003893 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
69.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.9%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Woodward Mill Elementary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Woodward Mill Elementary School
Woodward Mill Elementary School is a large combined-grade school in Lawrenceville, Georgia, enrolling 1,106 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16:1 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 36.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 1,106 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 327 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #111.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (35%) and African American (27%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 75/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 691 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
11.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Lawrenceville's public schools, it stands alongside Gwinnett Online Campus (1,996 students): Woodward Mill Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16:1 vs 13.8:1).
Gwinnett County also operates Brookwood High School (3,803 students) and Grayson High School (3,627 students) alongside Woodward Mill 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 Woodward Mill Elementary School compares
Woodward Mill 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 | 16:1 | ▲ 11% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.9% | ▼ 39% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,106 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,106
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
36.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 76% in Georgia - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
Counselors1.6 FTE
Per 691 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 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
Hispanic or Latino 34.6%
African American 26.5%
White 21.2%
Asian 12.7%
Two or More 5.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 34.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.6, Woodward Mill 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 Woodward Mill 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 Woodward Mill 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parkview High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Peachtree Ridge High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Archer High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Woodward Mill 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 Lawrenceville
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Gwinnett Online Campus
Standard public school
1,996 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Jackson Elementary School
Standard public school
1,430 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Benefield Elementary School
Standard public school
1,209 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Corley Elementary School
Standard public school
1,119 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Bethesda Elementary School
Standard public school
1,083 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Gwin Oaks Elementary School
Standard public school
1,077 students 14.6:1 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 (~1,106 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Woodward Mill Elementary School
How many students attend Woodward Mill Elementary School?
Woodward Mill Elementary School has 1,106 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lawrenceville, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Woodward Mill Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Woodward Mill Elementary School is 16:1, which is 11% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Woodward Mill Elementary School?
36.9% of students at Woodward Mill Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Woodward Mill Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Woodward Mill Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 34.6% of enrollment, in Lawrenceville, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Woodward Mill Elementary School?
Woodward Mill Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Woodward Mill Elementary School rank among schools in Lawrenceville?
By Resource Investment Index, Woodward Mill Elementary School ranks #12 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.
Is Woodward Mill Elementary School a good school?
Woodward Mill Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Georgia schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Woodward Mill 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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