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#610 of 2,268 schools in GA

Top 27% in state

Baldwin Elementary

Elementary School · Gwinnett County · Norcross, GA

A Gwinnett County elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.

123 Price Pl, Norcross, GA 30071

  • Math 30% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 20% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.2Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data8
Annual Change-2.08 pts/yr
Data Period2016–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics4.7Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency30% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency20.4% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg-12.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-21.4 pts
Overall Proficiency25% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)30% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected-4.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile28th
Resources & Environment8.0Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.8:1
District spending per student$14,348
Chronic Absenteeism23.3%

Students at Baldwin Elementary score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency30%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency20%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 12 points across the 9-year record (2016–2024) and has held near 25% recently.

Show all 8 years
2016
Math
42%
ELA
32%
2017
Math
46%
ELA
34%
2018
Math
46%
ELA
37%
2019
Math
46%
ELA
37%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
23%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
23%
2022
Math
34%
ELA
25%
2024
Math
30%
ELA
20%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2016-2024) · reading/ELA 29% (multi-year average, 2016-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 16 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

83.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Baldwin Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Atlanta map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 60Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,800/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Norcross), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$61,351

Median home value

$333,700

Median rent

$1,588/mo

College educated

33.8%

Homeownership

53.8%

Poverty rate

20%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30071; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Norcross Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.5PK–50.5 mi773Compare →
Norcross Christian AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K0.8 mi1Compare →
Al Furquan AcademyPrivate · tuition8.6privateK–120.9 mi103Compare →
Brookhaven Innovation AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified7.9K–80.9 mi551Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Gwinnett County

Schools in district
140
Rank in district
#62 of 139
District spending per student
$14,348NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
13.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Baldwin Elementary is listed in Gwinnett County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Baldwin Elementary

Baldwin Elementary is a public elementary school in Norcross, GA, part of Gwinnett County, serving approximately 944 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #610 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Baldwin Elementary

What grades does Baldwin Elementary serve?

Baldwin Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Baldwin Elementary?

Baldwin Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 944 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Baldwin Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Baldwin Elementary is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Baldwin Elementary rank in GA?

Baldwin Elementary ranks #610 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Baldwin Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Baldwin Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Baldwin Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Baldwin Elementary has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024).

Is Baldwin Elementary a charter school?

No, Baldwin Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Baldwin Elementary a Title I school?

No, Baldwin Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Baldwin Elementary?

83.6% of students at Baldwin Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
944
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
74
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Gwinnett County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
23.3%
Area population (ZIP 30071)
26,140
Area average commute
28 min
Area median age
32.1
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 30071; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2016-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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