Chesney Elementary School

Chesney Elementary School serves 1,066 students in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade in Duluth, Georgia, within the Gwinnett County school system. With 79 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains a favorable student-teacher ratio of 13.5:1, allowing for more individualized attention in the classroom. The school is working to strengthen its academic performance, with current proficiency rates of 28% in English Language Arts and 36% in mathematics across all grade levels.

While these scores indicate room for growth, the dedicated teaching staff continues to focus on supporting student development and academic progress. Chesney Elementary ranks in the 39th percentile among Georgia elementary schools. Located on Old Norcross Road, the school sits in a diverse suburban community where families have a median household income of $69,705 and median home values of $300,500.

The surrounding neighborhood demonstrates a commitment to education, with 41% of residents holding bachelor's degrees or higher, while maintaining an accessible community atmosphere with a 12.2% poverty rate. Chesney Elementary operates within one of Georgia's largest suburban areas, serving families in a well-established community that values educational opportunity and neighborhood stability.