Graves Elementary School

Summary:

Graves Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Norcross, Georgia, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 1,071 students. The school is part of the Gwinnett County School District, which is ranked 65th out of 203 districts in Georgia and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Graves Elementary School consistently underperforms compared to the Gwinnett County and Georgia state averages in the Milestones Assessment for English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the percentage of 5th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts was 22% at Graves, compared to 53.4% in Gwinnett County and 48.2% statewide. Additionally, Graves has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 83.16% to 87.77% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the district and state averages. However, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 13.3 to 13.9 over the past few years, slightly lower than the ratios observed at the nearby schools in the Gwinnett County district.

When comparing Graves Elementary School to the other Gwinnett County schools in the area, it is clear that Graves consistently underperforms academically. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the percentage of 5th-grade students proficient or better in Mathematics at Graves was 20.3%, compared to 32.4% at Baldwin Elementary, 32.4% at Stripling Elementary School, and 15% at Rockbridge Elementary School. This suggests that the school may need to implement targeted interventions and support programs to address the unique needs of its economically disadvantaged student population.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1700 Graves Rd
       Norcross, GA  30093


(770) 326-8000

District: Gwinnett County

SchoolDigger Rank:
1044th of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,320 Help


Students who attend Graves Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Radloff Middle School
High:    McClure Health Science High School
    Meadowcreek High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.3 Help
Number of students:  1,071

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
81.0%
African American:
14.1%
Two or more races:
2.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  87.8% Help


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Compare Details Graves Elementary School ranks worse than 83.7% of elementary schools in Georgia. It also ranks 77th 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 17.88. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (81%), African American (14.1%), two or more races (2.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 87.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Graves Elementary School is 13.3, which is the 38th best among 82 elementary schools in the Gwinnett County School District. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Graves Elementary School is $9,320. 56 elementary schools in the Gwinnett County School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Graves 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 Graves Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.82 707th 1209 41.5%
2019 36.32 772nd 1234 37.4%
2021 28.00 836th 1214 31.1%
2022 29.05 862nd 1244 30.7%
2023 21.15 987th 1242 20.5%
2024 17.88 1044th 1248 16.3%
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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 Graves Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2016 37 236 36 958 1 0 13 0 1281
2017 38 270 41 951 1 0 18 0 1319
2018 40 241 40 955 1 0 21 0 1298
2019 35 231 41 914 1 0 25 0 1247
2020 36 216 34 914 1 0 25 0 1226
2021 23 212 26 834 0 0 27 0 1122
2022 12 205 20 888 1 0 21 0 1147
2023 10 151 19 868 0 0 23 0 1071

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 Graves Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2016 1281 90.0 14.2 91.9
2017 1319 92.0 14.3 92.7
2018 1298 93.0 13.9 91.8
2019 1247 89.5 13.9 89.3
2020 1226 84.0 14.5 87.4
2021 1122 81.0 13.8 83.2
2022 1147 82.5 13.9 n/a
2023 1071 80.5 13.3 87.8

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 Graves Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2016 1281 90.0 14.2 91.9
2017 1319 92.0 14.3 92.7
2018 1298 93.0 13.9 91.8
2019 1247 89.5 13.9 89.3
2020 1226 84.0 14.5 87.4
2021 1122 81.0 13.8 83.2
2022 1147 82.5 13.9 n/a
2023 1071 80.5 13.3 87.8

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 Graves Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $706 (8.7%) $7,405 (91.3%) $8,111
2018 $679 (7.8%) $8,052 (92.2%) $8,731
2019 $688 (7.4%) $8,632 (92.6%) $9,320

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Graves 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 772nd of 1234 Elementary schoolsRanks 987th of 1242 Elementary schools
 16.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Graves Elementary School)31.820.2
 11.6%
   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 (Graves Elementary School)41.735.3
 6.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Gwinnett County)60.251.9
 8.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)5245.6
 6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Graves Elementary School)27.715.5
 12.2%
   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 (Graves Elementary School)43.423.8
 19.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Gwinnett County)60.554.3
 6.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4945.7
 3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Graves Elementary School)30.720.1
 10.6%
   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 (Graves Elementary School)26.919
 7.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Gwinnett County)52.545.4
 7.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4137.4
 3.6%
5th Grade Science (Graves Elementary School)42.519.6
 22.9%
   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 Students12471071
 14.1%
African American231151
 34.6%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian4119
 53.7%
Hispanic914868
 5%
Pacific Islander00
White3510
 71.4%
Two or More Races2523
 8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients89.3%87.8%
 1.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Graves Elementary School

Students at Graves Elementary School are 81% Hispanic, 14% African American, 2% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

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

Middle : Radloff Middle School
High : McClure Health Science High School
High : Meadowcreek High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,071 students attended Graves Elementary School.

Graves Elementary School ranks in the bottom 16.3% of 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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