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Gwin Oaks Elementary School

Public Grades PK, KG-5
100th
SchoolDigger Rank ?
of 1,222 Georgia Elementary Schools
Better than 92% of Georgia elementary schools
Summary

Gwin Oaks Elementary School in Lawrenceville, GA, is a highly regarded PK–5 school in the Gwinnett County district, serving 1,077 students and earning a 5-star rating with a statewide rank of #100 out of 1,219 elementary schools.

Gwin Oaks stands out for its consistently strong academic results across all grade levels. In math, proficiency rates range from 70.2% to 75.0% in grades 3–5, and 5th grade science hits 73.2%—all well above district and state averages. The school also excels in supporting specific student groups, ranking in the 99th percentile statewide for African American students and the 85th percentile for English Language Learners. Compared to nearby schools, Gwin Oaks performs on par with top peers like Head Elementary and Brookwood Elementary, but it dramatically outpaces schools just a few miles away—for example, its 3rd grade math proficiency (73.1%) is more than 40 points higher than Minor Elementary (31.7%) and Alford Elementary (27.2%).

Beyond test scores, Gwin Oaks shows remarkable efficiency and stability. Its chronic absenteeism rate is just 8.1%—roughly half the district average—and it has held steady for five years. The school also spends less per student ($12,878) than many lower-performing nearby schools, including Cedar Hill Elementary ($16,419) and Kanoheda Elementary ($16,265), while achieving far better outcomes. With a student-teacher ratio of 14.3:1, Gwin Oaks delivers top-tier results even with a slightly larger class size than some peers. Its ranking has never fallen below the 89th percentile in a decade, making it one of the most dependable high-performing schools in the area—a strong choice for families seeking consistent academic excellence and efficient resource use.

1,077
Students ?
14.3
Student/teacher ratio ?
$12,878
Per pupil spending ?
45.1%
Free/discounted lunch ?
 400 Gwin Oaks Dr
       Lawrenceville, GA  30044

(770) 972-3110

District: Gwinnett County


Students who attend Gwin Oaks Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Five Forks Middle School
High:    Brookwood High School
Racial breakdown:

African American:
24.8%
White:
23.7%
Asian:
22.8%
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At a glance
Ranking trend: Holding steady — 94th percentile in 2016 → 92nd in 2026
Strengths
Test scores above the Georgia average (73% vs 47% meeting standards)
Ranks in the top 8% of Georgia elementary schools
Among the top-ranked schools in Gwinnett County
Worth a look
!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing
Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?
This school73%
District avg54%
Georgia avg47%
100th of 1,222
Georgia public elementary schools ?
Top 8%▼ down 2 pts since 2016
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SchoolDigger rating ?
11th of 82Elementary Schools in the Gwinnett County
67th of 202Gwinnett County among Georgia districts
Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)
Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankGeorgia percentileRating
202692.8100 of 122291.8%★★★★★
202592.9102 of 123891.8%★★★★★
202493.490 of 123692.7%★★★★★
202395.368 of 122394.4%★★★★★
202292.0103 of 122091.6%★★★★★
202191.5101 of 121491.7%★★★★★
201988.8131 of 123489.4%★★★★☆
201892.282 of 120993.2%★★★★★
201788.2126 of 120589.5%★★★★☆
201693.478 of 123393.7%★★★★★
201594.168 of 124094.5%★★★★★
201485.657 of 123195.4%★★★★★
201384.784 of 122593.1%★★★★★
201286.263 of 120194.8%★★★★★
201186.277 of 121293.6%★★★★★
201081.3169 of 118385.7%★★★★☆
200982.2150 of 113386.8%★★★★☆
200883.1127 of 113488.8%★★★★☆
200784.7101 of 112591.0%★★★★★
200684.0105 of 110190.5%★★★★★

African American

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankGeorgia percentileRating
202698.411 of 82998.7%★★★★★
202598.217 of 89298.1%★★★★★
202499.28 of 87999.1%★★★★★
202399.19 of 87099.0%★★★★★
202297.023 of 87697.4%★★★★★

Asian

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankGeorgia percentileRating
202660.654 of 10749.5%★★★☆☆
202560.459 of 12050.8%★★★☆☆
202464.351 of 12157.9%★★★☆☆
202358.359 of 11548.7%★★★☆☆
202251.065 of 10638.7%★★☆☆☆

English Language Learner

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankGeorgia percentileRating
202668.733 of 21584.7%★★★★☆
202570.754 of 31783.0%★★★★☆
202475.142 of 30486.2%★★★★☆
202371.642 of 28685.3%★★★★☆
202274.835 of 28387.6%★★★★☆

Female

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankGeorgia percentileRating
202691.6100 of 118991.6%★★★★★
202590.7110 of 122491.0%★★★★★
202491.7103 of 122391.6%★★★★★
202393.979 of 121293.5%★★★★★
202288.8126 of 120689.6%★★★★☆

Hispanic

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankGeorgia percentileRating
202681.460 of 50488.1%★★★★☆
202581.176 of 58387.0%★★★★☆
202484.165 of 56588.5%★★★★☆
202389.041 of 53592.3%★★★★★
202282.461 of 51688.2%★★★★☆

Male

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankGeorgia percentileRating
202692.0100 of 118691.6%★★★★★
202592.991 of 122592.6%★★★★★
202493.583 of 122093.2%★★★★★
202395.555 of 121095.5%★★★★★
202293.282 of 120993.2%★★★★★

Multi-racial

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankGeorgia percentileRating
202578.611 of 5680.4%★★★★☆
202467.413 of 4671.7%★★★★☆

Special Education

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankGeorgia percentileRating
202672.099 of 46678.8%★★★★☆
202583.157 of 56589.9%★★★★★
202472.996 of 48780.3%★★★★☆
202381.750 of 45589.0%★★★★☆
202256.3135 of 41567.5%★★★☆☆

White

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankGeorgia percentileRating
202688.561 of 70391.3%★★★★★
202587.778 of 76989.9%★★★★☆
202489.753 of 77293.1%★★★★★
202392.837 of 77595.2%★★★★★
202283.5111 of 77985.8%★★★★☆
How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)
African American (2026)99th percentile+7 vs school
Female (2026)92nd percentile~ school
Male (2026)92nd percentile~ school
White (2026)91st percentile~ school
Hispanic (2026)88th percentile-4 vs school
English Language Learner (2026)85th percentile-7 vs school
Multi-racial (2025)80th percentile-11 vs school
Special Education (2026)79th percentile-13 vs school
Asian (2026)50th percentile-42 vs school
By subject vs Georgia (2025-2026) ?
Science73%+29 vs state
Mathematics73%+25 vs state

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Frequently Asked Questions about Gwin Oaks Elementary School

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,077 students attended Gwin Oaks Elementary School.

Students who attend Gwin Oaks Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Five Forks Middle School
High : Brookwood High School

Students at Gwin Oaks Elementary School are 25% African American, 24% White, 23% Asian, 23% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

Yes. Gwin Oaks Elementary School ranks in the top 8.2% of Georgia elementary schools.

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Latest Georgia data All new data »
2025–26 attendance dataAug 6, 2026
2025–26 Milestones Assessment scoresAug 6, 2026
2021–22 through 2024–25 Milestones Assessment scores (updated)Aug 6, 2026
2024–25 dropout ratesFeb 19, 2026


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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