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Pharr Elementary School

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Pharr Elementary School ranks 136 th of 1222 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

136^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,222 Georgia Elementary Schools

Better than 89% of Georgia elementary schools

Summary

Pharr Elementary School in Snellville, GA, serves 816 students in Pre-K through 5th grade and is part of Gwinnett County Public Schools, a district ranked in the top third of Georgia districts. The school itself holds a 4-star rating and ranks 136th out of 1,219 elementary schools statewide (89th percentile), placing it firmly in the upper tier of Georgia's elementary schools.

What makes Pharr particularly noteworthy is its performance given its student demographics. With 64.2% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch, Pharr achieves academic outcomes nearly identical to nearby higher-ranked schools that serve far fewer economically disadvantaged students. For example, Brookwood Elementary (rank 89) and Gwin Oaks Elementary (rank 100) both have poverty rates around 45-47%, yet Pharr trails them by only 13-36 spots in statewide ranking. In mathematics, Pharr outperforms the district by 9 to 23 percentage points across all grade levels, with 3rd grade math proficiency at 76.3%—nearly 28 points above the state average. The school's 5th grade science scores have also been consistently exceptional, maintaining a 23 to 42 percentage point advantage over the state average over the past four years.

Pharr also stands out for its remarkably low chronic absenteeism rate of 8.7%—less than half the state rate of 17.7%—and its favorable student-teacher ratio of 11.5, among the best in the area. The school invests more per student ($16,180) than most nearby high-performing schools, which likely contributes to its strong outcomes. While Pharr has seen a slight softening from its peak performance in 2018-2019, it has never ranked below the 85th percentile statewide since 2015-2016, and its 3rd and 4th grade math scores have actually improved recently. For parents seeking a school that delivers strong academic results while serving a diverse student population, Pharr Elementary represents a model of educational effectiveness within Gwinnett County.

816

Students ?

11.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$16,180

Per pupil spending ?

64.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1500 North Rd
Snellville, GA 30078

(770) 985-0244

District: Gwinnett County

Students who attend Pharr Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Couch Middle School
High:	Grayson High School

Racial breakdown:

African American:

42.3%

Hispanic:

31.3%

White:

14.1%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 90th percentile in 2016 → 89th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Georgia average (69% vs 47% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 11% 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 school69%

District avg54%

Georgia avg47%

136^th of 1,222

Georgia public elementary schools ?

Top 11%▼ down 1 pts since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

19^th of 82Elementary Schools in the Gwinnett County

67^th 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)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	89.3	136 of 1222	88.9%	★★★★☆
2025	89.3	133 of 1238	89.3%	★★★★☆
2024	84.2	188 of 1236	84.8%	★★★★☆
2023	90.5	128 of 1223	89.5%	★★★★☆
2022	93.7	86 of 1220	93.0%	★★★★★
2021	92.0	98 of 1214	91.9%	★★★★★
2019	93.6	70 of 1234	94.3%	★★★★★
2018	90.8	103 of 1209	91.5%	★★★★★
2017	92.2	88 of 1205	92.7%	★★★★★
2016	88.4	124 of 1233	89.9%	★★★★★
2015	83.5	172 of 1240	86.1%	★★★★☆
2014	78.9	203 of 1231	83.5%	★★★★☆
2013	79.7	200 of 1225	83.7%	★★★★☆
2012	77.1	246 of 1201	79.5%	★★★★☆
2011	80.2	202 of 1212	83.3%	★★★★☆
2010	66.9	430 of 1183	63.7%	★★★☆☆
2009	80.2	172 of 1133	84.8%	★★★★☆
2008	72.5	283 of 1134	75.0%	★★★★☆
2007	75.5	250 of 1125	77.8%	★★★★☆
2006	75.1	258 of 1101	76.6%	★★★★☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	98.1	12 of 829	98.6%	★★★★★
2025	97.5	22 of 892	97.5%	★★★★★
2024	94.9	35 of 879	96.0%	★★★★★
2023	98.4	16 of 870	98.2%	★★★★★
2022	99.3	10 of 876	98.9%	★★★★★

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2024	60.6	55 of 121	54.5%	★★★☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2025	83.2	28 of 317	91.2%	★★★★★
2024	88.1	23 of 304	92.4%	★★★★★
2023	89.1	18 of 286	93.7%	★★★★★
2022	91.7	9 of 283	96.8%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	87.9	138 of 1189	88.4%	★★★★☆
2025	90.1	116 of 1224	90.5%	★★★★★
2024	84.6	181 of 1223	85.2%	★★★★☆
2023	92.2	93 of 1212	92.3%	★★★★★
2022	91.8	100 of 1206	91.7%	★★★★★

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	90.8	26 of 504	94.8%	★★★★★
2025	91.4	34 of 583	94.2%	★★★★★
2024	85.8	60 of 565	89.4%	★★★★☆
2023	90.6	33 of 535	93.8%	★★★★★
2022	94.5	20 of 516	96.1%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	88.9	133 of 1186	88.8%	★★★★☆
2025	85.1	169 of 1225	86.2%	★★★★☆
2024	79.6	223 of 1220	81.7%	★★★★☆
2023	85.3	167 of 1210	86.2%	★★★★☆
2022	94.2	73 of 1209	94.0%	★★★★★

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	56.9	166 of 466	64.4%	★★★☆☆
2025	50.5	230 of 565	59.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	69.6	112 of 487	77.0%	★★★★☆
2022	97.3	11 of 415	97.3%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	75.3	181 of 703	74.3%	★★★★☆
2025	82.5	117 of 769	84.8%	★★★★☆
2024	71.4	227 of 772	70.6%	★★★★☆
2023	93.4	30 of 775	96.1%	★★★★★
2022	90.6	47 of 779	94.0%	★★★★★

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+10 vs school

Hispanic (2026)95th percentile+6 vs school

English Language Learner (2025)91st percentile~ school

Male (2026)89th percentile~ school

Female (2026)88th percentile~ school

White (2026)74th percentile-15 vs school

Special Education (2026)64th percentile-24 vs school

Asian (2024)55th percentile-30 vs school

By subject vs Georgia (2025-2026) ?

Mathematics70%+22 vs state

Science67%+23 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent
Monday, March 26, 2018

I did like this school but unfortunately grew to not like the school nor the staff that run it. I have dealt with issues concerning my child and Pharr staff have done nothing to help him. If you are a parent with a child with ADHD demand an IEP or 504 before its too late, the staff WILL NEVER request it and they have dropped the ball when it came to advising and providing assistance for my son. I had to end up pulling him out of the school because they lack the resource and ability to provide help when help was needed. The school lacks support for children in need, instead the continue to write him up and reprimand him for things he can't help. I am disgusted with the way Pharr have dealt with my son and his issues throughout the years. Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, May 11, 2011

I absolutely love this school. My daughter has attended since first grade (going into the fifth grade) and we have had fantastic teachers and the faculty is great. The principal takes time to work with the student council and is very approachable to the kids. We will miss Pharr when we go to middle school! Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2026)			Milestones Assessment Science (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Pharr Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1500 North Rd	Snellville	30078	Gwinnett County	Gwinnett County	No	No	No	No	(770) 985-0244	816	71	11.5	64.2%	115 (14.1%)	345 (42.3%)	255 (31.3%)	72 (8.8%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	25 (3.1%)	89.3	136^th of 1222 public elementary schools	88.9%		89.3	133^rd of 1238 public elementary schools	89.3%	3	76.3	72.1	60.6	67.2	$16,180	$1,242	$14,937
Craig Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1075 Rocky Rd	Lawrenceville	30044	Gwinnett County	Gwinnett County	No	No	No	No	(770) 978-5560	1,045	81	12.8	47.8%	265 (25.4%)	311 (29.8%)	213 (20.4%)	183 (17.5%)	4 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	68 (6.5%)	92	109^th of 1222 public elementary schools	91.1%		93.6	91^st of 1238 public elementary schools	92.6%	18	75.9	72.7	72.7	66.8	$14,974	$883	$14,091
Brookwood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1330 Holly Brook Rd	Snellville	30078	Gwinnett County	Gwinnett County	No	No	No	No	(770) 736-4360	1,422	96	14.7	46.8%	271 (19.1%)	510 (35.9%)	266 (18.7%)	282 (19.8%)	10 (0.7%)	2 (0.1%)	81 (5.7%)	93.7	89^th of 1222 public elementary schools	92.7%		92.7	105^th of 1238 public elementary schools	91.5%	16	71.5	74.3	76.2	77.4	$12,889	$695	$12,194
Starling Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1725 Grayson Hwy	Grayson	30017	Gwinnett County	Gwinnett County	No	No	No	No	(678) 344-6100	1,340	94	14.2	57.4%	150 (11.2%)	648 (48.4%)	289 (21.6%)	168 (12.5%)	4 (0.3%)	5 (0.4%)	76 (5.7%)	85.4	176^th of 1222 public elementary schools	85.6%		81.9	217^th of 1238 public elementary schools	82.5%	41	61.2	70.7	63.8	65.2	$13,514	$865	$12,649
Winn Holt Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	588 Old Snellville Hwy	Lawrenceville	30046	Gwinnett County	Gwinnett County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 376-8600	1,046	86	12.1	80.3%	90 (8.6%)	312 (29.8%)	537 (51.3%)	76 (7.3%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (2.9%)	44.6	625^th of 1222 public elementary schools	48.9%		42.7	649^th of 1238 public elementary schools	47.6%	24	35.8	53.5	33.1	42.1	$15,703	$950	$14,754
Britt Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2503 Skyland Dr	Snellville	30078	Gwinnett County	Gwinnett County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 972-4500	561	47	12.0	79.7%	40 (7.1%)	296 (52.8%)	174 (31.0%)	26 (4.6%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (3.9%)	31	820^th of 1222 public elementary schools	32.9%		35.8	741^st of 1238 public elementary schools	40.1%	79	42.4	26.0	34.3	30.4	$17,094	$1,443	$15,651
Cedar Hill Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3615 Sugarloaf Pkwy	Lawrenceville	30044	Gwinnett County	Gwinnett County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 962-5015	896	74	12.1	82.1%	63 (7.0%)	322 (35.9%)	409 (45.6%)	74 (8.3%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	25 (2.8%)	34.5	765^th of 1222 public elementary schools	37.4%		37.3	726^th of 1238 public elementary schools	41.4%	39	29.2	43.7	33.8	37.6	$16,419	$1,456	$14,963
Grayson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	460 Grayson Pkwy	Grayson	30017	Gwinnett County	Gwinnett County	No	No	No	No	(770) 963-7189	1,095	84	13.0	56.3%	165 (15.1%)	544 (49.7%)	211 (19.3%)	95 (8.7%)	3 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	76 (6.9%)	80.9	215^th of 1222 public elementary schools	82.4%		82.1	214^th of 1238 public elementary schools	82.7%	1	67.2	60.0	58.3	60.4	$14,745	$298	$14,447
Trip Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	841 Cooper Rd	Grayson	30017	Gwinnett County	Gwinnett County	No	No	No	No	(678) 639-3850	1,589	105	15.1	59.9%	160 (10.1%)	981 (61.7%)	208 (13.1%)	144 (9.1%)	11 (0.7%)	1 (0.1%)	84 (5.3%)	80.6	217^th of 1222 public elementary schools	82.2%		83.3	199^th of 1238 public elementary schools	83.9%	18	63.6	71.7	53.9	57.0	$12,590	$798	$11,792
Lawrenceville Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	122 Gwinnett Dr	Lawrenceville	30046	Gwinnett County	Gwinnett County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 963-1813	677	54	12.4	81.4%	32 (4.7%)	323 (47.7%)	268 (39.6%)	17 (2.5%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	33 (4.9%)	28.2	861^st of 1222 public elementary schools	29.5%		23	960^th of 1238 public elementary schools	22.5%	99	38.8	34.6	27.5	29.5	$16,034	$736	$15,299

Frequently Asked Questions about Pharr Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Pharr Elementary School?

Students at Pharr Elementary School are 42% African American, 31% Hispanic, 14% White, 9% Asian, 3% Two or more races.

What district is Pharr Elementary School in?

Gwinnett County

How many students attend Pharr Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 816 students attended Pharr Elementary School.

Is Pharr Elementary School a good school?

Pharr Elementary School ranks 136^th of 1222 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Pharr Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Couch Middle School
High : Grayson High School

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