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#137 of 2,268 schools in GA

Top 6% in state

Trip Elementary School

Elementary School · Gwinnett County · Grayson, GA

A Gwinnett County elementary school where students score 20 points above what's typical for similar communities.

841 Cooper Rd, Grayson, GA 30017

  • Math 63% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 63% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.9Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.52 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics9.5Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency63.2% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency63.2% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg+21.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+21.4 pts
Overall Proficiency63% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)43% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected+20.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile92th
Resources & Environment8.1Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.9:1
District spending per student$14,348
Chronic Absenteeism10%

Students at Trip Elementary School score 63% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).

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2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency63%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency63%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 10 points since 2020, reaching 63% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
93%
2010
Math
88%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
90%
ELA
95%
2012
Math
93%
ELA
98%
2013
Math
92%
ELA
98%
2014
Math
57%
ELA
61%
2015
Math
66%
ELA
63%
2016
Math
66%
ELA
64%
2017
Math
68%
ELA
67%
2018
Math
72%
ELA
67%
2019
Math
72%
ELA
67%
2020*
Math
54%
ELA
53%
2021*
Math
54%
ELA
53%
2022
Math
60%
ELA
64%
2024
Math
63%
ELA
63%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 73% (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

61.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Trip 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 21Car-Dependent
  • Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low3/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

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

Median income

$95,654

Median home value

$392,200

Median rent

$1,878/mo

College educated

41.6%

Homeownership

79.6%

Poverty rate

7.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30017; 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
Grayson Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.6PK–51.4 mi1,051Compare →
Starling Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.6PK–52.1 mi1,249Compare →
Magill Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.5PK–52.5 mi1,312Compare →
Pharr Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified9.2PK–52.9 mi807Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Gwinnett County

Schools in district
140
Rank in district
#22 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

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

About Trip Elementary School

Trip Elementary School is a public elementary school in Grayson, GA, part of Gwinnett County, serving approximately 1,415 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #137 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Trip Elementary School

What grades does Trip Elementary School serve?

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

How many students attend Trip Elementary School?

Trip Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 1,415 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Trip Elementary School is 14.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Trip Elementary School rank in GA?

Trip Elementary School ranks #137 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Trip Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Trip Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 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 Trip Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Trip Elementary School has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Trip Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Trip Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

61.8% of students at Trip 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
1,415
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
95
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Gwinnett County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
10.0%
Area population (ZIP 30017)
24,213
Area average commute
37.5 min
Area median age
40.7
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 30017; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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