Summary
Lilburn Elementary School in Lilburn, GA, serves approximately 1,249 students in grades PK-5 within the Gwinnett County School District, where 89% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch, reflecting a high level of economic need in the community.
Lilburn Elementary currently holds a 2-star rating, ranking in the 43rd percentile statewide—a modest improvement from last year's 39th percentile. The school has shown encouraging progress in reducing chronic absenteeism, which dropped dramatically from 24.7% to 15.4% over the past year, now sitting below the state average. One of the school's standout strengths is its exceptional performance with African American students, ranking in the 90th percentile statewide with a 5-star rating, and its strong results with English Language Learners, ranking in the 77th percentile with 4 stars. These achievements are particularly notable given the school's high-poverty context. However, there is a significant gap between male and female student outcomes, with boys ranking 11 percentage points higher than girls in statewide comparisons. In mathematics, 4th grade proficiency (45.4%) outpaces both 3rd grade (36.7%) and 5th grade (37.7%), suggesting a particular instructional strength at that grade level.
When compared to nearby schools, the impact of socioeconomic factors becomes clear. Camp Creek Elementary School, just 3 miles away, ranks in the 89th percentile with only 50% of students in poverty, while Arcado Elementary School (86th percentile) serves a 61% poverty population. Lilburn's math proficiency rates (37-45%) trail the district average by roughly 14-20 points, and 5th grade science shows the largest gap at nearly 23 points below the district. Despite spending more per student ($16,156) than higher-performing neighbors like Camp Creek ($14,217) and Arcado ($15,749), the school continues to face systemic challenges in math and science. Still, the school's proven success with specific student groups provides a strong foundation—understanding and scaling those effective strategies could help close the remaining achievement gaps.
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