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#1379 of 2,268 schools in GA

Jenkins Elementary School

Elementary School · Gwinnett County · Lawrenceville, GA

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

12 Village Way, Lawrenceville, GA 30046

  • Math 28% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 31% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.0Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.72 pts/yr
Data Period2010–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics6.1Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency28.1% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency31.4% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg-14 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-10.4 pts
Overall Proficiency30% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)28% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected+1.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile44th
Resources & Environment7.5Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.1:1
District spending per student$14,348
Chronic Absenteeism25.6%

Students at Jenkins Elementary School score 30% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).

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2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency28%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency31%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 8 points since 2020, to 30% in 2024, across a 15-year record (2010–2024).

Show all 14 years
2010
Math
90%
ELA
90%
2011
Math
92%
ELA
94%
2012
Math
90%
ELA
96%
2013
Math
92%
ELA
96%
2014
Math
44%
ELA
31%
2015
Math
51%
ELA
38%
2016
Math
56%
ELA
44%
2017
Math
52%
ELA
40%
2018
Math
46%
ELA
43%
2019
Math
46%
ELA
43%
2020*
Math
39%
ELA
36%
2021*
Math
39%
ELA
36%
2022
Math
44%
ELA
37%
2024
Math
28%
ELA
31%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2010-2024) · reading/ELA 54% (multi-year average, 2010-2024)

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

Based on 28 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

86.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Jenkins 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 29Car-Dependent
  • Transit 0Minimal Transit
  • Bike 19Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,503/100K

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

$63,379

Median home value

$302,600

Median rent

$1,488/mo

College educated

26.2%

Homeownership

53.3%

Poverty rate

16%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30046; 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
Agape JR AcademyPrivate · tuition6.7privateK–80.9 mi41Compare →
Gerard Prepatory SchoolPrivate · tuition6.5privateK–121.1 mi61Compare →
Gwinnett Online CampusEnrollment path unverified5.6PK–121.7 mi1,928Compare →
Simonton Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.9PK–51.7 mi726Compare →

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
#105 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

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

About Jenkins Elementary School

Jenkins Elementary School is a public elementary school in Lawrenceville, GA, part of Gwinnett County, serving approximately 745 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,379 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Jenkins Elementary School

What grades does Jenkins Elementary School serve?

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

How many students attend Jenkins Elementary School?

Jenkins Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 745 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Jenkins Elementary School is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Jenkins Elementary School rank in GA?

Jenkins Elementary School ranks #1,379 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Jenkins Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Jenkins Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Jenkins Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Jenkins Elementary School has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024).

Is Jenkins Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Jenkins Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

86.7% of students at Jenkins 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
745
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
57
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Gwinnett County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
25.6%
Area population (ZIP 30046)
39,524
Area average commute
33.1 min
Area median age
33.3
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 30046; 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, 2010-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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