Simpson Elementary School

Summary:

Simpson Elementary School is a highly-regarded public elementary school located in Norcross, Georgia, serving 951 students in grades PK-5. As part of the Gwinnett County School District, which is ranked 65th out of 203 districts in Georgia, Simpson Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state.

Simpson Elementary's exceptional academic performance is evident in its consistent 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating exceptional academic achievement. The school's students significantly outperform their peers in the Gwinnett County and Georgia state averages across all grade levels and subject areas, with 77% of 3rd graders, 85.2% of 4th graders, and 81.9% of 5th graders scoring proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to just 42.1% and 38.4% for Gwinnett County and Georgia, respectively. Additionally, Simpson Elementary has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 7.03% to 11.36% over the past few years, suggesting the school serves a more affluent student population compared to the surrounding area.

When compared to nearby schools, such as New Life Academy of Excellence, Yi Hwang Academy of Language Excellence, and Dolvin Elementary School, it is clear that Simpson Elementary outperforms them significantly in academic achievement, with much higher test scores and statewide rankings. This highlights the exceptional quality of education provided at Simpson Elementary, making it a highly desirable choice for parents in the Norcross area.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

4525 E Jones Bridge Rd
Norcross, GA 30092

(770) 417-2400

District: Gwinnett County

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

Students who attend Simpson Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Pinckneyville Middle School
High:	Norcross High School
	Paul Duke STEM High School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.2

Number of students: 951

Racial breakdown:

White:

64.5%

African American:

11.1%

Hispanic:

9.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 11.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Simpson Elementary School ranks better than 98.5% of elementary schools in Georgia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 98.17. (See more...)

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Schooldigger Rankings:

Simpson 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 Simpson Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	GA State Percentile
2006	90.37	17^th	1101	98.5%
2007	91.10	17^th	1125	98.5%
2008	92.47	6^th	1134	99.5%
2009	93.04	6^th	1133	99.5%
2010	85.25	99^th	1183	91.6%
2011	87.46	52^nd	1212	95.7%
2012	86.11	67^th	1201	94.4%
2013	84.92	80^th	1225	93.5%
2014	83.35	104^th	1231	91.6%
2015	98.39	18^th	1240	98.5%
2016	96.83	38^th	1233	96.9%
2017	98.64	12^th	1205	99.0%
2018	98.38	16^th	1209	98.7%
2019	97.23	28^th	1234	97.7%
2021	97.87	27^th	1214	97.8%
2022	98.85	8^th	1244	99.4%
2023	98.47	19^th	1242	98.5%
2024	98.17	19^th	1248	98.5%

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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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Enrollment information for Simpson Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1994	848	31	68	12	16	n/a	n/a	0	975
1995	1006	49	94	15	2	n/a	n/a	0	1166
1996	1006	49	94	15	2	n/a	n/a	0	1166
1997	1046	60	100	25	2	n/a	n/a	0	1233
1998	1068	55	117	37	2	n/a	n/a	0	1279
1999	1026	63	120	34	2	n/a	n/a	0	1245
2000	946	42	84	22	2	n/a	n/a	0	1096
2001	965	42	88	21	2	n/a	n/a	0	1118
2002	926	44	92	27	1	n/a	n/a	0	1090
2003	926	44	92	27	1	n/a	n/a	0	1090
2004	952	47	99	24	1	n/a	n/a	0	1123
2005	870	31	93	16	0	n/a	n/a	42	1052
2006	837	36	86	16	1	n/a	n/a	40	1016
2007	781	40	93	23	1	n/a	n/a	37	975
2008	756	28	96	33	1	n/a	n/a	37	951
2009	732	34	89	38	1	n/a	n/a	31	925
2010	717	41	73	63	3	1	29	0	927
2011	693	40	71	58	3	0	31	0	896
2012	682	48	67	61	2	0	29	0	889
2013	646	53	66	45	2	0	31	0	843
2014	574	41	72	46	2	0	28	0	763
2015	556	47	79	43	3	0	37	0	765
2016	587	62	99	47	1	1	55	0	852
2017	594	66	102	54	1	1	43	0	861
2018	622	63	108	57	0	0	39	0	889
2019	634	63	102	62	0	0	35	0	896
2020	666	66	96	59	1	0	37	0	925
2021	583	69	84	63	1	0	39	0	839
2022	618	63	92	58	1	0	46	0	878
2023	613	106	87	92	1	0	52	0	951

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 Simpson Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1994	975	45.9	21.2	1.7
1995	1166	70.0	16.7	2.8
1996	1166	70.0	16.7	2.8
1997	1233	74.6	16.5	4.3
1998	1279	85.8	14.9	3.7
1999	1245	93.0	13.4	2.7
2000	1096	84.6	13.0	2.5
2001	1118	75.5	14.8	2.8
2002	1090	78.5	13.9	4.6
2003	1090	78.5	13.9	4.6
2004	1123	79.0	14.2	3.8
2005	1052	72.5	14.5	1.3
2006	1016	71.5	14.2	2.9
2007	975	70.5	13.8	2.7
2008	951	73.0	13.0	3.2
2009	925	73.5	12.6	4.3
2010	927	72.5	12.7	6.1
2011	896	74.5	12.0	5.4
2012	889	71.1	12.5	5.6
2013	843	65.0	12.9	5.6
2014	763	57.6	13.2	6.3
2015	765	62.0	12.3	6.1
2016	852	72.0	11.8	7.2
2017	861	70.5	12.2	7.5
2018	889	71.0	12.5	7
2019	896	72.0	12.4	7
2020	925	72.9	12.6	6.3
2021	839	70.5	11.9	7
2022	878	71.5	12.2	n/a
2023	951	72.0	13.2	11.4

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 Simpson Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1994	975	45.9	21.2	1.7
1995	1166	70.0	16.7	2.8
1996	1166	70.0	16.7	2.8
1997	1233	74.6	16.5	4.3
1998	1279	85.8	14.9	3.7
1999	1245	93.0	13.4	2.7
2000	1096	84.6	13.0	2.5
2001	1118	75.5	14.8	2.8
2002	1090	78.5	13.9	4.6
2003	1090	78.5	13.9	4.6
2004	1123	79.0	14.2	3.8
2005	1052	72.5	14.5	1.3
2006	1016	71.5	14.2	2.9
2007	975	70.5	13.8	2.7
2008	951	73.0	13.0	3.2
2009	925	73.5	12.6	4.3
2010	927	72.5	12.7	6.1
2011	896	74.5	12.0	5.4
2012	889	71.1	12.5	5.6
2013	843	65.0	12.9	5.6
2014	763	57.6	13.2	6.3
2015	765	62.0	12.3	6.1
2016	852	72.0	11.8	7.2
2017	861	70.5	12.2	7.5
2018	889	71.0	12.5	7
2019	896	72.0	12.4	7
2020	925	72.9	12.6	6.3
2021	839	70.5	11.9	7
2022	878	71.5	12.2	n/a
2023	951	72.0	13.2	11.4

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 Simpson Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$871 (8.8%)	$9,048 (91.2%)	$9,919
2018	$878 (8.6%)	$9,279 (91.3%)	$10,158
2019	$864 (8.1%)	$9,848 (91.9%)	$10,713

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Simpson Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 28^th of 1234 Elementary schools	Ranks 19^th of 1242 Elementary schools	0.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Simpson Elementary School)	75.7	82.4	6.7%
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 (Simpson Elementary School)	80.3	86.3	6%
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 (Simpson Elementary School)	81.3	75.7	5.6%
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 (Simpson Elementary School)	82.7	76.4	6.3%
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 (Simpson Elementary School)	78.7	87.2	8.5%
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 (Simpson Elementary School)	81.1	87.2	6.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Gwinnett County)	52.5	45.4	7.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	41	37.4	3.6%
5th Grade Science (Simpson Elementary School)	82.8	89.5	6.7%
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	896	951	6.1%
African American	63	106	68.3%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	102	87	14.7%
Hispanic	62	92	48.4%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	634	613	3.3%
Two or More Races	35	52	48.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	7%	11.4%	4.3%

Schools Near Simpson Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2024)	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2024)						Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2024)						Milestones Assessment Science (2024)	Milestones Assessment Social Studies (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 Algebra I End of Course	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Simpson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4525 E Jones Bridge Rd	Norcross	30092	Gwinnett County	Gwinnett County	No	No	No	No	(770) 417-2400	951	72	13.2	11.4%	613 (64.5%)	106 (11.1%)	92 (9.7%)	87 (9.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	52 (5.5%)	98.2	19^th of 1248 public elementary schools	98.5%		98.5	19^th of 1242 public elementary schools	98.5%			77.0	85.2	81.9				80.0	89.7	81.9				83.9		$10,713	$864	$9,848
Barnwell Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	9425 Barnwell Rd	Alpharetta	30022	Fulton County	Fulton County	No	No	No	No	(470) 254-4960	719	49	14.8	10.0%	348 (48.4%)	106 (14.7%)	102 (14.2%)	118 (16.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	43 (6.0%)	97.6	26^th of 1248 public elementary schools	97.9%		98.4	21^st of 1242 public elementary schools	98.3%	5		78.0	77.8	80.5				81.4	89.7	74.6				78.8		$10,555	$259	$10,296
International Charter Academy of Georgia	Public, Charter	K-5	3705 Engineering Dr	Norcross	30092	Gwinnett County	State Specialty Schools II- International Charter Academy o	Yes	No	No	Yes	(770) 604-0007	200	15	13.1	2.0%	16 (8.0%)	31 (15.5%)	21 (10.5%)	77 (38.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)	53 (26.5%)	82	210^th of 1248 public elementary schools	83.2%		86.9	161^st of 1242 public elementary schools	87.0%	49		59.3	60.0	57.7				66.7	84.0	61.5				38.5		$12,606	$1,751	$10,855
State Bridge Crossing Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5530 State Bridge Rd	Alpharetta	30022	Fulton County	Fulton County	No	No	No	No	(470) 254-3850	688	41	16.7	11.5%	279 (40.6%)	89 (12.9%)	67 (9.7%)	193 (28.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	59 (8.6%)	96.6	41^st of 1248 public elementary schools	96.7%		96.7	45^th of 1242 public elementary schools	96.4%	4		62.1	81.7	83.1				78.6	84.3	76.9				76.9		$9,624	$151	$9,473
North Metro Academy of Performing Arts	Public	PK, KG-5	5995 Crooked Creek Road	Norcross	30092	Gwinnett County	Gwinnett County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 903-3400	240	20	12.3	74.2%	9 (3.8%)	205 (85.4%)	16 (6.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (4.2%)	31.3	823^rd of 1248 public elementary schools	34.1%		24.9	918^th of 1242 public elementary schools	26.1%	95		26.2	17.5	51.7				35.7	25.0	24.1				34.5		$8,585	$105	$8,480
Peachtree Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5995 Crooked Creek Rd	Norcross	30092	Gwinnett County	Gwinnett County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 448-8710	696	57	12.1	73.0%	73 (10.5%)	240 (34.5%)	334 (48.0%)	14 (2.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (4.9%)	37.6	729^th of 1248 public elementary schools	41.6%		42.8	647^th of 1242 public elementary schools	47.9%	82		22.2	23.5	41.7				32.1	34.5	38.3				43.3		$9,712	$546	$9,165
Dolvin Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	10495 Jones Bridge Rd	Alpharetta	30022	Fulton County	Fulton County	No	No	No	No	(470) 254-7020	726	43	16.8	9.4%	322 (44.4%)	58 (8.0%)	66 (9.1%)	222 (30.6%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	55 (7.6%)	97.5	30^th of 1248 public elementary schools	97.6%		97.4	35^th of 1242 public elementary schools	97.2%	5		64.9	81.2	87.9				79.3	88.0	80.3				79.5		$9,498	$236	$9,262
Berkeley Lake Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4300 S Berkeley Lake Rd NW	Duluth	30096	Gwinnett County	Gwinnett County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 446-0947	819	64	12.7	52.1%	172 (21.0%)	133 (16.2%)	368 (44.9%)	105 (12.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	39 (4.8%)	67.2	379^th of 1248 public elementary schools	69.6%		69.6	339^th of 1242 public elementary schools	72.7%	40		48.6	44.4	51.6				53.6	54.1	41.4				49.2		$9,592	$440	$9,152
Medlock Bridge Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	10215 Medlock Bridge Pkwy	Alpharetta	30022	Fulton County	Fulton County	No	No	No	No	(470) 254-2980	634	47	13.4	10.3%	155 (24.4%)	71 (11.2%)	44 (6.9%)	324 (51.1%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (6.0%)	93.3	93^rd of 1248 public elementary schools	92.5%		96.9	42^nd of 1242 public elementary schools	96.6%	51		65.5	61.0	68.8				80.9	75.2	70.4				72.0		$11,612	$203	$11,409
New Life Academy of Excellence	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	4725 River Green Pkwy	Duluth	30096	Gwinnett County	Gwinnett County	Yes	No	No	No	(678) 720-9870	566	31	18.2	50.5%	20 (3.5%)	365 (64.5%)	141 (24.9%)	12 (2.1%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	26 (4.6%)	56.7	483^rd of 1248 public elementary schools	61.3%		58.1	470^th of 1242 public elementary schools	62.2%	13	53.3	38.9	42.3	49.3	40.8	23.1	75.8	45.8	46.2	38.7	32.7	25.6	63.6	45.3	63.6	$7,135	$93	$7,130

Frequently Asked Questions about Simpson Elementary School

How many students attend Simpson Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 951 students attended Simpson Elementary School.

Is Simpson Elementary School a good school?

Yes! Simpson Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 19^th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of Simpson Elementary School?

Students at Simpson Elementary School are 64% White, 11% African American, 10% Hispanic, 9% Asian, 5% Two or more races.

What district is Simpson Elementary School in?

Gwinnett County

What schools do graduates of Simpson Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Pinckneyville Middle School
High : Norcross High School
High : Paul Duke STEM High School

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