Simpson Elementary School

Summary:

Simpson Elementary School is a highly-regarded public elementary school located in Norcross, Georgia, serving 951 students in grades PK-5. As part of the Gwinnett County School District, which is ranked 65th out of 203 districts in Georgia, Simpson Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state.

Simpson Elementary's exceptional academic performance is evident in its consistent 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating exceptional academic achievement. The school's students significantly outperform their peers in the Gwinnett County and Georgia state averages across all grade levels and subject areas, with 77% of 3rd graders, 85.2% of 4th graders, and 81.9% of 5th graders scoring proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to just 42.1% and 38.4% for Gwinnett County and Georgia, respectively. Additionally, Simpson Elementary has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 7.03% to 11.36% over the past few years, suggesting the school serves a more affluent student population compared to the surrounding area.

When compared to nearby schools, such as New Life Academy of Excellence, Yi Hwang Academy of Language Excellence, and Dolvin Elementary School, it is clear that Simpson Elementary outperforms them significantly in academic achievement, with much higher test scores and statewide rankings. This highlights the exceptional quality of education provided at Simpson Elementary, making it a highly desirable choice for parents in the Norcross area.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 4525 E Jones Bridge Rd
       Norcross, GA  30092


(770) 417-2400

District: Gwinnett County

SchoolDigger Rank:
19th of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,713 Help


Students who attend Simpson Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Pinckneyville Middle School
High:    Norcross High School
    Paul Duke STEM High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.2 Help
Number of students:  951

Racial breakdown:

White:
64.5%
African American:
11.1%
Hispanic:
9.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  11.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Simpson Elementary School ranks better than 98.5% of elementary schools in Georgia. It also ranks 2nd among 82 ranked elementary schools in the Gwinnett County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 98.17. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (64.5%), African American (11.1%), Hispanic (9.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 11.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Simpson Elementary School is 13.2, which is the 36th best among 82 elementary schools in the Gwinnett County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Simpson Elementary School is $10,713, which is the 6th highest among 82 elementary schools in the Gwinnett County School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Gwinnett County:

SchoolDigger ranks Gwinnett County 65th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Simpson Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 90.37 17th 1101 98.5%
2007 91.10 17th 1125 98.5%
2008 92.47 6th 1134 99.5%
2009 93.04 6th 1133 99.5%
2010 85.25 99th 1183 91.6%
2011 87.46 52nd 1212 95.7%
2012 86.11 67th 1201 94.4%
2013 84.92 80th 1225 93.5%
2014 83.35 104th 1231 91.6%
2015 98.39 18th 1240 98.5%
2016 96.83 38th 1233 96.9%
2017 98.64 12th 1205 99.0%
2018 98.38 16th 1209 98.7%
2019 97.23 28th 1234 97.7%
2021 97.87 27th 1214 97.8%
2022 98.85 8th 1244 99.4%
2023 98.47 19th 1242 98.5%
2024 98.17 19th 1248 98.5%
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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Simpson Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1994 848 31 68 12 16 n/a n/a 0 975
1995 1006 49 94 15 2 n/a n/a 0 1166
1996 1006 49 94 15 2 n/a n/a 0 1166
1997 1046 60 100 25 2 n/a n/a 0 1233
1998 1068 55 117 37 2 n/a n/a 0 1279
1999 1026 63 120 34 2 n/a n/a 0 1245
2000 946 42 84 22 2 n/a n/a 0 1096
2001 965 42 88 21 2 n/a n/a 0 1118
2002 926 44 92 27 1 n/a n/a 0 1090
2003 926 44 92 27 1 n/a n/a 0 1090
2004 952 47 99 24 1 n/a n/a 0 1123
2005 870 31 93 16 0 n/a n/a 42 1052
2006 837 36 86 16 1 n/a n/a 40 1016
2007 781 40 93 23 1 n/a n/a 37 975
2008 756 28 96 33 1 n/a n/a 37 951
2009 732 34 89 38 1 n/a n/a 31 925
2010 717 41 73 63 3 1 29 0 927
2011 693 40 71 58 3 0 31 0 896
2012 682 48 67 61 2 0 29 0 889
2013 646 53 66 45 2 0 31 0 843
2014 574 41 72 46 2 0 28 0 763
2015 556 47 79 43 3 0 37 0 765
2016 587 62 99 47 1 1 55 0 852
2017 594 66 102 54 1 1 43 0 861
2018 622 63 108 57 0 0 39 0 889
2019 634 63 102 62 0 0 35 0 896
2020 666 66 96 59 1 0 37 0 925
2021 583 69 84 63 1 0 39 0 839
2022 618 63 92 58 1 0 46 0 878
2023 613 106 87 92 1 0 52 0 951

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 Simpson Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 975 45.9 21.2 1.7
1995 1166 70.0 16.7 2.8
1996 1166 70.0 16.7 2.8
1997 1233 74.6 16.5 4.3
1998 1279 85.8 14.9 3.7
1999 1245 93.0 13.4 2.7
2000 1096 84.6 13.0 2.5
2001 1118 75.5 14.8 2.8
2002 1090 78.5 13.9 4.6
2003 1090 78.5 13.9 4.6
2004 1123 79.0 14.2 3.8
2005 1052 72.5 14.5 1.3
2006 1016 71.5 14.2 2.9
2007 975 70.5 13.8 2.7
2008 951 73.0 13.0 3.2
2009 925 73.5 12.6 4.3
2010 927 72.5 12.7 6.1
2011 896 74.5 12.0 5.4
2012 889 71.1 12.5 5.6
2013 843 65.0 12.9 5.6
2014 763 57.6 13.2 6.3
2015 765 62.0 12.3 6.1
2016 852 72.0 11.8 7.2
2017 861 70.5 12.2 7.5
2018 889 71.0 12.5 7
2019 896 72.0 12.4 7
2020 925 72.9 12.6 6.3
2021 839 70.5 11.9 7
2022 878 71.5 12.2 n/a
2023 951 72.0 13.2 11.4

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 Simpson Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 975 45.9 21.2 1.7
1995 1166 70.0 16.7 2.8
1996 1166 70.0 16.7 2.8
1997 1233 74.6 16.5 4.3
1998 1279 85.8 14.9 3.7
1999 1245 93.0 13.4 2.7
2000 1096 84.6 13.0 2.5
2001 1118 75.5 14.8 2.8
2002 1090 78.5 13.9 4.6
2003 1090 78.5 13.9 4.6
2004 1123 79.0 14.2 3.8
2005 1052 72.5 14.5 1.3
2006 1016 71.5 14.2 2.9
2007 975 70.5 13.8 2.7
2008 951 73.0 13.0 3.2
2009 925 73.5 12.6 4.3
2010 927 72.5 12.7 6.1
2011 896 74.5 12.0 5.4
2012 889 71.1 12.5 5.6
2013 843 65.0 12.9 5.6
2014 763 57.6 13.2 6.3
2015 765 62.0 12.3 6.1
2016 852 72.0 11.8 7.2
2017 861 70.5 12.2 7.5
2018 889 71.0 12.5 7
2019 896 72.0 12.4 7
2020 925 72.9 12.6 6.3
2021 839 70.5 11.9 7
2022 878 71.5 12.2 n/a
2023 951 72.0 13.2 11.4

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Simpson Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $871 (8.8%) $9,048 (91.2%) $9,919
2018 $878 (8.6%) $9,279 (91.3%) $10,158
2019 $864 (8.1%) $9,848 (91.9%) $10,713

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Simpson 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 28th of 1234 Elementary schoolsRanks 19th of 1242 Elementary schools
 0.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Simpson Elementary School)75.782.4
 6.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Gwinnett County)49.844.9
 4.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4238.6
 3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Simpson Elementary School)80.386.3
 6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Gwinnett County)60.251.9
 8.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)5245.6
 6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Simpson Elementary School)81.375.7
 5.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Gwinnett County)51.442.5
 8.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4236.1
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Simpson Elementary School)82.776.4
 6.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Gwinnett County)60.554.3
 6.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4945.7
 3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Simpson Elementary School)78.787.2
 8.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Gwinnett County)53.548.6
 4.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4541.6
 3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Simpson Elementary School)81.187.2
 6.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Gwinnett County)52.545.4
 7.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4137.4
 3.6%
5th Grade Science (Simpson Elementary School)82.889.5
 6.7%
   5th Grade Science (Gwinnett County)56.150.9
 5.2%
   5th Grade Science (Georgia)4340
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students896951
 6.1%
African American63106
 68.3%
American Indian01
Asian10287
 14.7%
Hispanic6292
 48.4%
Pacific Islander00
White634613
 3.3%
Two or More Races3552
 48.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients7%11.4%
 4.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Simpson Elementary School

Students at Simpson Elementary School are 64% White, 11% African American, 10% Hispanic, 9% Asian, 5% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 951 students attended Simpson Elementary School.

Students who attend Simpson Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Pinckneyville Middle School
High : Norcross High School
High : Paul Duke STEM High School

Yes! Simpson Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 19th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools.


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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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