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#1496 of 2,268 schools in GA
Norcross Elementary School
Elementary School · Gwinnett County · Norcross, GA
A Gwinnett County elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
150 Hunt St, Norcross, GA 30071
- Math 28% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 23% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Norcross Elementary School score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 58 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 26% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 51% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
89.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Norcross 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 64Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 37Somewhat 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
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norcross Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.3 mi | 1 | Compare → |
| Baldwin ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 944 | Compare → |
| Brookhaven Innovation AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.9 | K–8 | 0.9 mi | 551 | Compare → |
| Al Furquan AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.6private | K–12 | 1.2 mi | 103 | Compare → |
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.
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
- #112 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
Norcross Elementary School is listed in Gwinnett County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Norcross Elementary School
Norcross Elementary School is a public elementary school in Norcross, GA, part of Gwinnett County, serving approximately 773 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,496 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Norcross Elementary School
What grades does Norcross Elementary School serve?
Norcross Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Norcross Elementary School?
Norcross Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 773 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Norcross Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Norcross Elementary School is 11.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Norcross Elementary School rank in GA?
Norcross Elementary School ranks #1,496 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Norcross Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Norcross Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Norcross Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Norcross Elementary School has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Norcross Elementary School a charter school?
No, Norcross Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Norcross Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Norcross Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Norcross Elementary School?
89.4% of students at Norcross 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
- 773
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 67
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Gwinnett County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.5%
- Phone
- (770) 448-2188
- 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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