Summary:
Nesbit Elementary School is a public elementary school in Tucker, Georgia, serving 1,206 students in grades PK-5. 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.
Despite being part of a relatively high-performing district, Nesbit Elementary School consistently underperforms compared to the Gwinnett County and Georgia state averages on the Milestones Assessment. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 14.5% of 3rd graders, 15.2% of 4th graders, and 16.2% of 5th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 42.1%, 42.3%, and 53.4% for Gwinnett County, respectively. The school has a low statewide ranking, placing between 906th and 1,146th out of 1,214 to 1,248 Georgia elementary schools over the past several years, earning a 0 to 2 out of 5 stars from SchoolDigger. Additionally, Nesbit Elementary has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 79.45% to 88.31% over the past few years, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.
Compared to nearby schools within the Gwinnett County district, such as Lilburn Elementary and Arcado Elementary, Nesbit Elementary's academic performance lags significantly. However, Nesbit performs better than some of the nearby schools in the DeKalb County district, such as Rockbridge Elementary and Graves Elementary. The lower spending per student at Nesbit Elementary compared to some of the nearby schools may be a factor in the school's underperformance, as adequate funding is crucial for providing the necessary resources and support for student learning.
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Detail:
Public PK, KG-5
District:
Gwinnett County
SchoolDigger Rank:
1146th of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools
Students who attend Nesbit Elementary School usually attend:
Student/teacher ratio: 12.7
Number of students: 1,206
Racial breakdown:
Hispanic:
77.0%
African American:
15.6%
Asian:
3.1%
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White:
2.6%
Two or more races:
1.4%
American Indian:
0.3%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 88.3%
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