Settles Bridge Elementary School

Summary:

Settles Bridge Elementary School is a highly-rated public elementary school in Suwanee, Georgia, serving grades PK-5 with an enrollment of 888 students. This school is part of the Forsyth County School District, which is ranked 10th out of 203 districts in Georgia and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Settles Bridge Elementary consistently outperforms the Forsyth County and Georgia state averages on the Milestones Assessments, with 79.2% of 5th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts compared to 66.4% in the county and 48.2% statewide. The school has been ranked among the top 34 elementary schools in Georgia for the past 5 years, placing it in the top 3% in the state. Additionally, Settles Bridge has a very low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 5.86% to 6.59% over the past 3 years, indicating a relatively affluent student population.

While Settles Bridge Elementary outperforms the state and county, it is surrounded by other high-performing Forsyth County schools like Big Creek Elementary and Sharon Elementary. In contrast, nearby Gwinnett County schools like Sycamore Elementary and Sugar Hill Elementary generally perform at a lower level on the Milestones Assessments, despite being in a larger and higher-ranked district overall.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 600 James Burgess Rd
       Suwanee, GA  30024


(770) 887-1883

District: Forsyth County

SchoolDigger Rank:
54th of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,808 Help


Students who attend Settles Bridge Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Riverwatch Middle School
High:    Lambert High School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.2 Help
Number of students:  888

Racial breakdown:

Asian:
55.5%
White:
29.8%
African American:
5.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  5.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Settles Bridge Elementary School ranks better than 95.7% of elementary schools in Georgia. It also ranks 6th among 21 ranked elementary schools in the Forsyth County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 95.87. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Asian (55.5%), White (29.8%), African American (5.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 5.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Settles Bridge Elementary School is 18.2, which is the highest among 21 elementary schools in the Forsyth County School District! (See more...)
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Compare Settles Bridge Elementary School employs 48.6 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Settles Bridge Elementary School is $8,808. 15 elementary schools in the Forsyth County School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Settles Bridge Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Forsyth County:

SchoolDigger ranks Forsyth County 10th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Settles Bridge Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 89.29 33rd 1101 97.0%
2007 88.54 57th 1125 94.9%
2008 88.32 62nd 1134 94.5%
2009 91.13 21st 1133 98.1%
2010 88.86 47th 1183 96.0%
2011 88.50 32nd 1212 97.4%
2012 88.25 26th 1201 97.8%
2013 86.01 47th 1225 96.2%
2014 84.02 90th 1231 92.7%
2015 98.45 16th 1240 98.7%
2016 98.07 19th 1233 98.5%
2017 98.34 18th 1205 98.5%
2018 98.77 10th 1209 99.2%
2019 97.62 22nd 1234 98.2%
2021 98.25 19th 1214 98.4%
2022 97.70 34th 1244 97.3%
2023 97.88 27th 1242 97.8%
2024 95.87 54th 1248 95.7%
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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Settles Bridge Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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All ratings (Avg rating: 4.8)
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by a parent
Wednesday, February 3, 2021

Open Quote Just Outstanding School! in All Respects... Close Quote


by a citizen
Thursday, September 21, 2017

Open Quote I love SB, the Staff is Fantastic the administration is wonderful, The Principle is a top notch person. She really has to be the best Principle in I ever have met. Her and the Administrations really care about the kids. If every kid in America had a school like Settles Bridge and its staff America would be a better place. I want all my kids to go to Settles Bridge! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Settles Bridge Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2000 591 0 2 3 2 n/a n/a 0 598
2001 725 0 2 3 5 n/a n/a 0 735
2002 915 13 18 11 2 n/a n/a 0 959
2003 915 13 18 11 2 n/a n/a 0 959
2004 856 7 5 9 0 n/a n/a 0 877
2005 895 8 11 12 0 n/a n/a 11 937
2006 957 7 13 13 1 n/a n/a 6 997
2007 1013 6 19 18 0 n/a n/a 15 1071
2008 904 20 79 40 0 n/a n/a 18 1061
2009 877 22 117 42 0 n/a n/a 27 1085
2010 540 25 131 76 5 0 32 0 809
2011 523 27 161 70 2 0 33 0 816
2012 544 25 202 69 1 0 23 0 864
2013 550 33 287 64 0 0 26 0 960
2014 565 39 325 59 1 0 27 0 1016
2015 512 35 395 57 2 0 39 0 1040
2016 480 46 445 64 2 0 40 0 1077
2017 442 48 499 67 4 0 42 0 1102
2018 388 54 530 65 7 0 43 0 1087
2019 358 59 512 65 9 1 44 0 1048
2020 312 68 521 64 7 0 41 0 1013
2021 306 66 505 63 4 0 43 0 987
2022 286 57 506 50 6 0 40 0 945
2023 265 47 493 41 4 0 38 0 888

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Settles Bridge Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 598 35.0 17.1 2.2
2001 735 44.0 16.7 1.9
2002 959 62.7 15.3 1.6
2003 959 62.7 15.3 1.6
2004 877 52.0 16.9 1.1
2005 937 56.0 16.7 1.6
2006 997 64.5 15.5 1.6
2007 1071 69.5 15.4 3
2008 1061 68.0 15.6 4.8
2009 1085 67.5 16.1 5.3
2010 809 47.5 17.0 9
2011 816 47.0 17.3 10.9
2012 864 46.0 18.7 8.4
2013 960 53.0 18.1 8.4
2014 1016 61.0 16.6 6.6
2015 1040 62.0 16.7 6
2016 1077 63.0 17.0 5.7
2017 1102 63.0 17.4 5.9
2018 1087 64.0 16.9 5.8
2019 1048 64.0 16.3 7
2020 1013 59.5 17.0 7.7
2021 987 55.0 17.9 6.6
2022 945 54.0 17.5 n/a
2023 888 48.6 18.2 5.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Settles Bridge Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 598 35.0 17.1 2.2
2001 735 44.0 16.7 1.9
2002 959 62.7 15.3 1.6
2003 959 62.7 15.3 1.6
2004 877 52.0 16.9 1.1
2005 937 56.0 16.7 1.6
2006 997 64.5 15.5 1.6
2007 1071 69.5 15.4 3
2008 1061 68.0 15.6 4.8
2009 1085 67.5 16.1 5.3
2010 809 47.5 17.0 9
2011 816 47.0 17.3 10.9
2012 864 46.0 18.7 8.4
2013 960 53.0 18.1 8.4
2014 1016 61.0 16.6 6.6
2015 1040 62.0 16.7 6
2016 1077 63.0 17.0 5.7
2017 1102 63.0 17.4 5.9
2018 1087 64.0 16.9 5.8
2019 1048 64.0 16.3 7
2020 1013 59.5 17.0 7.7
2021 987 55.0 17.9 6.6
2022 945 54.0 17.5 n/a
2023 888 48.6 18.2 5.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Settles Bridge Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $113 (1.5%) $7,520 (98.5%) $7,633
2018 $178 (2.2%) $8,074 (97.8%) $8,252
2019 $193 (2.2%) $8,615 (97.8%) $8,808

Data source: Georgia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Settles Bridge Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 22nd of 1234 Elementary schoolsRanks 27th of 1242 Elementary schools
 0.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Settles Bridge Elementary School)75.274.2
 1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Forsyth County)67.860.9
 6.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4238.6
 3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Settles Bridge Elementary School)83.782.1
 1.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Forsyth County)77.671.1
 6.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)5245.6
 6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Settles Bridge Elementary School)83.169.2
 13.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Forsyth County)71.756.8
 14.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4236.1
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Settles Bridge Elementary School)88.481.4
 7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Forsyth County)79.872.3
 7.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4945.7
 3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Settles Bridge Elementary School)77.978
 0.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Forsyth County)72.363.7
 8.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4541.6
 3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Settles Bridge Elementary School)8480
 4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Forsyth County)74.568.3
 6.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4137.4
 3.6%
5th Grade Science (Settles Bridge Elementary School)78.884
 5.2%
   5th Grade Science (Forsyth County)70.562.1
 8.4%
   5th Grade Science (Georgia)4340
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students1048888
 15.3%
African American5947
 20.3%
American Indian94
 55.6%
Asian512493
 3.7%
Hispanic6541
 36.9%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White358265
 26%
Two or More Races4438
 13.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients7%5.9%
 1.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Settles Bridge Elementary School

Students who attend Settles Bridge Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Riverwatch Middle School
High : Lambert High School

Yes! Settles Bridge Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 54th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools.

Students at Settles Bridge Elementary School are 56% Asian, 30% White, 5% African American, 5% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 888 students attended Settles Bridge Elementary School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Georgia Department of Education.

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