Craig Elementary School

Summary:

Craig Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Lawrenceville, Georgia, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 1,087 students. The school is part of the Gwinnett County School District, which is ranked 65th out of 203 districts in Georgia and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Craig Elementary has consistently performed well, ranking in the top 100 elementary schools in Georgia for the past several years. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school ranked 112th out of 1,248 Georgia elementary schools and received a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's academic performance in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science consistently exceeds the Gwinnett County and Georgia state averages, with 61.1% of 3rd graders, 66.7% of 4th graders, and 80.1% of 5th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 42.1%, 42.3%, and 53.4% for Gwinnett County, respectively. In Mathematics, Craig Elementary had 62.4% of 3rd graders, 71.7% of 4th graders, and 66.2% of 5th graders proficient or better, compared to 50.3%, 54.4%, and 47.4% for Gwinnett County, respectively. Additionally, the school has a lower student-teacher ratio of 13 students per teacher and a higher spending per student of $9,488 compared to the state average.

When compared to the nearby schools, such as Gwin Oaks Elementary and Brookwood Elementary, which also perform well, Craig Elementary maintains a slight edge in overall performance. The school's consistent high performance and quality education are further evidenced by its 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, which it has maintained for several years. Additionally, Craig Elementary serves a more diverse socioeconomic population compared to some of the nearby schools, with a relatively lower percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

1075 Rocky Rd
Lawrenceville, GA 30044

(770) 978-5560

District: Gwinnett County

SchoolDigger Rank:
112^th of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools

Students who attend Craig Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Crews Middle School
High:	Brookwood High School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.0

Number of students: 1,087

Racial breakdown:

African American:

30.6%

White:

27.6%

Hispanic:

19.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 35.6%

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Performance Trends

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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 91.95. (See more...)

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Schooldigger Rankings:

Craig Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Gwinnett County:

SchoolDigger ranks Gwinnett County 65^th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Craig Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	GA State Percentile
2006	87.85	54^th	1101	95.1%
2007	83.28	125^th	1125	88.9%
2008	84.39	111^th	1134	90.2%
2009	87.53	78^th	1133	93.1%
2010	84.57	111^th	1183	90.6%
2011	88.12	40^th	1212	96.7%
2012	85.83	75^th	1201	93.8%
2013	78.55	229^th	1225	81.3%
2014	81.91	145^th	1231	88.2%
2015	91.58	95^th	1240	92.3%
2016	90.23	108^th	1233	91.2%
2017	92.68	80^th	1205	93.4%
2018	92.13	83^rd	1209	93.1%
2019	93.39	73^rd	1234	94.1%
2021	92.56	96^th	1214	92.1%
2022	93.21	89^th	1244	92.8%
2023	93.06	94^th	1242	92.4%
2024	91.95	112^th	1248	91.0%

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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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by a parent
Friday, April 12, 2019

very bad school for black children, staff are very racist. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Craig Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1994	686	5	6	4	2	n/a	n/a	0	703
1995	780	10	13	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	807
1996	780	10	13	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	807
1997	817	12	17	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	852
1998	829	9	18	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	865
1999	797	14	22	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	840
2000	819	33	34	12	0	n/a	n/a	0	898
2001	843	40	46	13	0	n/a	n/a	0	942
2002	748	59	84	33	0	n/a	n/a	0	924
2003	748	59	84	33	0	n/a	n/a	0	924
2004	728	68	94	35	0	n/a	n/a	0	925
2005	636	89	117	35	0	n/a	n/a	33	910
2006	633	112	154	50	0	n/a	n/a	48	997
2007	658	188	189	104	0	n/a	n/a	50	1189
2008	622	227	199	118	0	n/a	n/a	67	1233
2009	548	217	209	120	0	n/a	n/a	63	1157
2010	500	217	201	156	4	2	49	0	1129
2011	471	222	179	151	5	2	45	0	1075
2012	467	222	172	139	8	1	38	0	1047
2013	448	213	160	143	7	1	36	0	1008
2014	439	240	157	142	7	1	41	0	1027
2015	458	248	152	144	7	0	38	0	1047
2016	424	256	143	142	6	0	40	0	1011
2017	404	273	159	157	7	1	32	0	1033
2018	396	292	159	142	5	1	31	0	1026
2019	388	262	156	165	4	2	37	0	1014
2020	352	287	178	160	5	2	45	0	1029
2021	340	281	169	159	4	3	50	0	1006
2022	336	315	184	196	4	4	60	0	1099
2023	300	333	177	206	2	3	66	0	1087

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Craig Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1994	703	41.6	16.9	2.3
1995	807	50.5	16.0	2.7
1996	807	50.5	16.0	2.7
1997	852	46.4	18.4	4.2
1998	865	50.1	17.3	4.2
1999	840	49.5	17.0	2.9
2000	898	49.0	18.3	4.1
2001	942	61.0	15.4	4.9
2002	924	61.8	15.0	7.7
2003	924	61.8	15.0	7.7
2004	925	60.6	15.3	9.6
2005	910	60.8	15.0	10.6
2006	997	65.5	15.2	12
2007	1189	78.5	15.1	19
2008	1233	83.3	14.8	21.3
2009	1157	81.5	14.2	24.3
2010	1129	78.8	14.3	26
2011	1075	75.4	14.2	29.7
2012	1047	71.6	14.6	30.3
2013	1008	67.8	14.8	34.1
2014	1027	70.6	14.5	33.1
2015	1047	74.0	14.1	31.5
2016	1011	74.0	13.6	32
2017	1033	70.3	14.6	31.7
2018	1026	71.3	14.3	33.7
2019	1014	72.3	14.0	31.5
2020	1029	74.8	13.7	31.1
2021	1006	73.8	13.6	30.5
2022	1099	79.8	13.7	n/a
2023	1087	83.0	13.0	35.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Craig Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1994	703	41.6	16.9	2.3
1995	807	50.5	16.0	2.7
1996	807	50.5	16.0	2.7
1997	852	46.4	18.4	4.2
1998	865	50.1	17.3	4.2
1999	840	49.5	17.0	2.9
2000	898	49.0	18.3	4.1
2001	942	61.0	15.4	4.9
2002	924	61.8	15.0	7.7
2003	924	61.8	15.0	7.7
2004	925	60.6	15.3	9.6
2005	910	60.8	15.0	10.6
2006	997	65.5	15.2	12
2007	1189	78.5	15.1	19
2008	1233	83.3	14.8	21.3
2009	1157	81.5	14.2	24.3
2010	1129	78.8	14.3	26
2011	1075	75.4	14.2	29.7
2012	1047	71.6	14.6	30.3
2013	1008	67.8	14.8	34.1
2014	1027	70.6	14.5	33.1
2015	1047	74.0	14.1	31.5
2016	1011	74.0	13.6	32
2017	1033	70.3	14.6	31.7
2018	1026	71.3	14.3	33.7
2019	1014	72.3	14.0	31.5
2020	1029	74.8	13.7	31.1
2021	1006	73.8	13.6	30.5
2022	1099	79.8	13.7	n/a
2023	1087	83.0	13.0	35.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Craig Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$298 (3.5%)	$8,284 (96.5%)	$8,582
2018	$374 (4.1%)	$8,730 (95.9%)	$9,104
2019	$364 (3.8%)	$9,124 (96.2%)	$9,488

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Craig Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 73^rd of 1234 Elementary schools	Ranks 94^th of 1242 Elementary schools	1.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Craig Elementary School)	69.6	75.8	6.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Gwinnett County)	49.8	44.9	4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	38.6	3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Craig Elementary School)	70.9	75.8	4.9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Gwinnett County)	60.2	51.9	8.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	52	45.6	6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Craig Elementary School)	70.4	64.7	5.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Gwinnett County)	51.4	42.5	8.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	36.1	5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Craig Elementary School)	77.8	76	1.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Gwinnett County)	60.5	54.3	6.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	49	45.7	3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Craig Elementary School)	74.8	67.5	7.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Gwinnett County)	53.5	48.6	4.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	45	41.6	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Craig Elementary School)	70.3	53.4	16.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Gwinnett County)	52.5	45.4	7.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	41	37.4	3.6%
5th Grade Science (Craig Elementary School)	69.7	68.1	1.6%
5th Grade Science (Gwinnett County)	56.1	50.9	5.2%
5th Grade Science (Georgia)	43	40	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1014	1087	7.2%
African American	262	333	27.1%
American Indian	4	2	50%
Asian	156	177	13.5%
Hispanic	165	206	24.8%
Pacific Islander	2	3	50%
White	388	300	22.7%
Two or More Races	37	66	78.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	31.5%	35.6%	4.1%

Schools Near Craig Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2024)			Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2024)			Milestones Assessment Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Craig Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1075 Rocky Rd	Lawrenceville	30044	Gwinnett County	Gwinnett County	No	No	No	No	(770) 978-5560	1,087	83	13.0	35.6%	300 (27.6%)	333 (30.6%)	206 (19.0%)	177 (16.3%)	2 (0.2%)	3 (0.3%)	66 (6.1%)	92	112^th of 1248 public elementary schools	91.0%		93.1	94^th of 1242 public elementary schools	92.4%	18	61.1	66.7	80.1	62.4	71.7	66.2	74.6	$9,488	$364	$9,124
Pharr Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1500 North Rd	Snellville	30078	Gwinnett County	Gwinnett County	No	No	No	No	(770) 985-0244	790	62	12.7	52.3%	133 (16.8%)	312 (39.5%)	221 (28.0%)	77 (9.7%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	43 (5.4%)	84.2	187^th of 1248 public elementary schools	85.0%		90.5	128^th of 1242 public elementary schools	89.7%	59	54.8	50.0	68.5	55.3	63.6	62.1	73.4	$10,695	$382	$10,313
Cedar Hill Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3615 Sugarloaf Pkwy	Lawrenceville	30044	Gwinnett County	Gwinnett County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 962-5015	900	66	13.7	78.2%	66 (7.3%)	299 (33.2%)	419 (46.6%)	78 (8.7%)	5 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (3.7%)	27.6	887^th of 1248 public elementary schools	28.9%		38.1	719^th of 1242 public elementary schools	42.1%	168	30.5	18.5	25.0	34.4	32.1	28.6	30.0	$9,973	$749	$9,224
Winn Holt Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	588 Old Snellville Hwy	Lawrenceville	30046	Gwinnett County	Gwinnett County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 376-8600	1,055	83	12.6	72.1%	128 (12.1%)	326 (30.9%)	464 (44.0%)	100 (9.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	35 (3.3%)	36	756^th of 1248 public elementary schools	39.4%		38.6	711^th of 1242 public elementary schools	42.8%	45	25.8	24.9	40.8	34.5	35.1	28.2	43.1	$9,910	$993	$8,917
Brookwood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1330 Holly Brook Rd	Snellville	30078	Gwinnett County	Gwinnett County	No	No	No	No	(770) 736-4360	1,461	96	15.1	36.6%	358 (24.5%)	508 (34.8%)	224 (15.3%)	287 (19.6%)	9 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	74 (5.1%)	92.2	106^th of 1248 public elementary schools	91.5%		91.5	113^th of 1242 public elementary schools	90.9%	7	65.5	60.2	74.1	70.2	74.7	64.3	70.4	$9,649	$426	$9,223
Starling Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1725 Grayson Hwy	Grayson	30017	Gwinnett County	Gwinnett County	No	No	No	No	(678) 344-6100	1,103	76	14.4	47.4%	174 (15.8%)	520 (47.1%)	210 (19.0%)	121 (11.0%)	2 (0.2%)	3 (0.3%)	73 (6.6%)	83.1	199^th of 1248 public elementary schools	84.1%		77.2	262^nd of 1242 public elementary schools	78.9%	63	48.7	54.6	63.2	66.8	65.6	57.2	60.2	$8,146	$173	$7,973
Gwin Oaks Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	400 Gwin Oaks Dr	Lawrenceville	30044	Gwinnett County	Gwinnett County	No	No	No	No	(770) 972-3110	1,060	74	14.2	36.3%	276 (26.0%)	237 (22.4%)	229 (21.6%)	248 (23.4%)	4 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	65 (6.1%)	93.4	89^th of 1248 public elementary schools	92.9%		95.3	68^th of 1242 public elementary schools	94.5%	21	64.6	72.7	70.5	79.2	87.2	62.6	64.7	$9,153	$95	$9,058
Lawrenceville Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	122 Gwinnett Dr	Lawrenceville	30046	Gwinnett County	Gwinnett County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 963-1813	699	58	12.0	83.7%	43 (6.2%)	337 (48.2%)	265 (37.9%)	14 (2.0%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	37 (5.3%)	15.6	1090^th of 1248 public elementary schools	12.7%		19.3	1019^th of 1242 public elementary schools	18.0%	71	16.1	18.2	23.5	18.8	30.9	19.6	11.8	$11,326	$818	$10,507
Britt Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2503 Skyland Dr	Snellville	30078	Gwinnett County	Gwinnett County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 972-4500	599	42	14.2	76.5%	45 (7.5%)	338 (56.4%)	151 (25.2%)	28 (4.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (6.0%)	29.1	871^st of 1248 public elementary schools	30.2%		34.7	770^th of 1242 public elementary schools	38.0%	101	30.5	28.7	27.5	32.4	42.6	19.6	21.6	$10,219	$658	$9,561
Alford Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2625 Lawrenceville Hwy	Lawrenceville	30044	Gwinnett County	Gwinnett County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 924-5300	896	66	13.6	79.1%	71 (7.9%)	193 (21.5%)	526 (58.7%)	81 (9.0%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (2.6%)	20.7	1000^th of 1248 public elementary schools	19.9%		24.6	925^th of 1242 public elementary schools	25.5%	75	17.4	22.8	24.8	31.9	30.9	19.0	21.6	$9,679	$940	$8,739

Frequently Asked Questions about Craig Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Craig Elementary School?

Students at Craig Elementary School are 31% African American, 28% White, 19% Hispanic, 16% Asian, 6% Two or more races.

How many students attend Craig Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,087 students attended Craig Elementary School.

Is Craig Elementary School a good school?

Yes. Craig Elementary School ranks in the top 9.0% of Georgia elementary schools.

What schools do graduates of Craig Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Craig Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Crews Middle School
High : Brookwood High School

What district is Craig Elementary School in?

Gwinnett County

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