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#1699 of 2,268 schools in GA

Chesney Elementary School

Elementary School · Gwinnett County · Duluth, GA

A Gwinnett County elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.

3878 Old Norcross Rd, Duluth, GA 30096

  • Math 36% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 28% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.7Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-5.12 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics6.2Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency35.5% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency28.3% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg-6.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-13.5 pts
Overall Proficiency32% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)31% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected+1.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile46th
Resources & Environment6.7Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.5:1
District spending per student$14,348
Chronic Absenteeism27.9%

Students at Chesney Elementary School score 32% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).

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2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency36%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency28%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 32% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
94%
2010
Math
91%
ELA
94%
2011
Math
89%
ELA
96%
2012
Math
91%
ELA
95%
2013
Math
90%
ELA
96%
2014
Math
43%
ELA
39%
2015
Math
45%
ELA
36%
2016
Math
46%
ELA
39%
2017
Math
47%
ELA
40%
2018
Math
48%
ELA
38%
2019
Math
48%
ELA
38%
2020*
Math
29%
ELA
22%
2021*
Math
29%
ELA
22%
2022
Math
40%
ELA
30%
2024
Math
36%
ELA
28%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

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

Based on 30 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

82.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Chesney Elementary School 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 71Very Walkable
  • Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,366/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Duluth), 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

$75,478

Median home value

$342,700

Median rent

$1,741/mo

College educated

41.7%

Homeownership

43.2%

Poverty rate

11.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30096; 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
Ska Academy of Art and Design/ Sabah Kinder ArtPrivate · tuition4.0privateK–121.3 mi75Compare →
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Al Falah AcademyPrivate · tuition7.6privatePK–121.6 mi381Compare →
Harris Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.9PK–52.0 mi612Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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

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
#122 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

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

About Chesney Elementary School

Chesney Elementary School is a public elementary school in Duluth, GA, part of Gwinnett County, serving approximately 1,066 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,699 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Chesney Elementary School

What grades does Chesney Elementary School serve?

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

How many students attend Chesney Elementary School?

Chesney Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 1,066 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Chesney Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Chesney Elementary School is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Chesney Elementary School rank in GA?

Chesney Elementary School ranks #1,699 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Chesney Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Chesney Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 Chesney Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Chesney Elementary School has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Chesney Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Chesney Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Chesney Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

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

82.4% of students at Chesney Elementary School 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
1,066
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
79
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Gwinnett County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
27.9%
Area population (ZIP 30096)
71,141
Area average commute
29.4 min
Area median age
36.3
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 30096; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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