Harbins Elementary School

Summary:

Harbins Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Dacula, Georgia, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 1,412 students. This 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.

Harbins Elementary consistently outperforms the Gwinnett County and Georgia state averages in the Milestones Assessment for English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science across grades 3-5. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Harbins had 52.7% of 3rd graders proficient or better in ELA, compared to 42.1% for Gwinnett County and 38.4% for Georgia. Harbins also had higher proficiency rates in Math for 3rd (55.7%), 4th (47.1%), and 5th (46.2%) grades compared to the county and state. The school has maintained a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger for several years, ranking in the top 25% of Georgia elementary schools and in the top 30% statewide in the 2023-2024 school year.

Harbins Elementary has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 13.7 to 15.5 students per teacher over the past three school years, which is lower than nearby schools like Simonton Elementary and Dacula Elementary. The school also has a higher per-student spending level compared to the state average, ranging from $8,608 to $9,421 per student over the past three years, on par with or slightly higher than nearby schools in the Gwinnett County district.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 3550 New Hope Rd
       Dacula, GA  30019


(770) 682-4270

District: Gwinnett County

SchoolDigger Rank:
380th of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,421 Help


Students who attend Harbins Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    McConnell Middle School
High:    Archer High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.4 Help
Number of students:  1,351

Racial breakdown:

African American:
45.2%
White:
24.0%
Hispanic:
21.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  59.7% Help


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Compare Details Harbins Elementary School ranks better than 69.6% of elementary schools in Georgia. It also ranks 41st among 82 ranked elementary schools in the Gwinnett County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 67.08. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Harbins Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (45.2%), White (24%), Hispanic (21.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 59.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Harbins Elementary School is 13.4. 61 elementary schools in the Gwinnett County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Harbins Elementary School is $9,421. 54 elementary schools in the Gwinnett County School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Gwinnett County:

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


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Rank History for Harbins Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 75.45 251st 1101 77.2%
2007 73.72 283rd 1125 74.8%
2008 73.48 267th 1134 76.5%
2009 69.63 338th 1133 70.2%
2010 74.53 289th 1183 75.6%
2011 76.15 278th 1212 77.1%
2012 79.44 198th 1201 83.5%
2013 78.36 233rd 1225 81.0%
2014 79.12 194th 1231 84.2%
2015 83.33 174th 1240 86.0%
2016 79.89 210th 1233 83.0%
2017 69.31 319th 1205 73.5%
2018 81.86 203rd 1209 83.2%
2019 73.56 285th 1234 76.9%
2021 74.72 284th 1214 76.6%
2022 66.27 381st 1244 69.4%
2023 65.24 392nd 1242 68.4%
2024 67.08 380th 1248 69.6%
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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Harbins Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1995 560 16 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 579
1996 560 16 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 579
1997 612 18 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 636
1998 678 13 8 1 0 n/a n/a 0 700
1999 708 14 10 15 0 n/a n/a 0 747
2000 791 40 17 37 1 n/a n/a 0 886
2001 857 59 20 53 0 n/a n/a 0 989
2002 1093 190 37 134 1 n/a n/a 0 1455
2003 1093 190 37 134 1 n/a n/a 0 1455
2004 1096 240 44 161 1 n/a n/a 0 1542
2005 756 75 27 83 0 n/a n/a 15 956
2006 720 92 26 110 0 n/a n/a 29 977
2007 708 110 24 99 2 n/a n/a 36 979
2008 693 119 24 109 0 n/a n/a 38 983
2009 686 139 31 124 0 n/a n/a 48 1028
2010 548 130 32 122 3 0 30 0 865
2011 537 125 23 102 2 0 30 0 819
2012 521 145 38 91 1 0 35 0 831
2013 540 137 37 92 0 0 44 0 850
2014 542 133 39 117 2 0 42 0 875
2015 556 194 46 131 2 0 49 0 978
2016 583 248 32 156 1 0 51 0 1071
2017 591 307 35 179 2 0 51 0 1165
2018 597 376 37 201 1 0 49 0 1261
2019 553 422 41 220 0 0 67 0 1303
2020 526 457 43 233 1 1 69 0 1330
2021 448 476 43 241 3 0 64 0 1275
2022 425 567 50 269 3 3 80 0 1397
2023 354 614 49 287 4 3 101 0 1412
2024 324 611 47 288 3 1 77 0 1351

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Harbins Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 579 32.5 17.8 11.7
1996 579 32.5 17.8 11.7
1997 636 38.5 16.5 14.2
1998 700 39.7 17.6 13.9
1999 747 44.1 16.9 14.2
2000 886 50.4 17.6 15.7
2001 989 66.1 15.0 20.1
2002 1455 95.5 15.2 21
2003 1455 95.5 15.2 21
2004 1542 102.5 15.0 26.1
2005 956 73.5 13.0 25.2
2006 977 78.0 12.5 28.8
2007 979 78.5 12.5 32.7
2008 983 80.0 12.3 34.7
2009 1028 85.2 12.1 35.9
2010 865 73.0 11.8 34.2
2011 819 65.5 12.5 33.1
2012 831 65.0 12.7 35.5
2013 850 65.9 12.8 36.1
2014 875 66.3 13.1 36.6
2015 978 71.0 13.7 35.5
2016 1071 75.0 14.2 35.9
2017 1165 77.5 15.0 34.9
2018 1261 82.0 15.3 37
2019 1303 85.8 15.1 37.6
2020 1330 88.3 15.0 38.2
2021 1275 85.3 14.9 38.4
2022 1397 89.7 15.5 n/a
2023 1412 102.5 13.7 46.5
2024 1351 100.1 13.4 59.7

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 Harbins Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 579 32.5 17.8 11.7
1996 579 32.5 17.8 11.7
1997 636 38.5 16.5 14.2
1998 700 39.7 17.6 13.9
1999 747 44.1 16.9 14.2
2000 886 50.4 17.6 15.7
2001 989 66.1 15.0 20.1
2002 1455 95.5 15.2 21
2003 1455 95.5 15.2 21
2004 1542 102.5 15.0 26.1
2005 956 73.5 13.0 25.2
2006 977 78.0 12.5 28.8
2007 979 78.5 12.5 32.7
2008 983 80.0 12.3 34.7
2009 1028 85.2 12.1 35.9
2010 865 73.0 11.8 34.2
2011 819 65.5 12.5 33.1
2012 831 65.0 12.7 35.5
2013 850 65.9 12.8 36.1
2014 875 66.3 13.1 36.6
2015 978 71.0 13.7 35.5
2016 1071 75.0 14.2 35.9
2017 1165 77.5 15.0 34.9
2018 1261 82.0 15.3 37
2019 1303 85.8 15.1 37.6
2020 1330 88.3 15.0 38.2
2021 1275 85.3 14.9 38.4
2022 1397 89.7 15.5 n/a
2023 1412 102.5 13.7 46.5
2024 1351 100.1 13.4 59.7

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Harbins Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $320 (3.7%) $8,288 (96.3%) $8,608
2018 $283 (3.2%) $8,468 (96.8%) $8,751
2019 $367 (3.9%) $9,054 (96.1%) $9,421

Data source: Georgia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Harbins Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 285th of 1234 Elementary schoolsRanks 392nd of 1242 Elementary schools
 8.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Harbins Elementary School)57.148.1
 9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Gwinnett County)49.844.9
 4.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4238.6
 3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Harbins Elementary School)69.851.4
 18.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Gwinnett County)60.251.9
 8.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)5245.6
 6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Harbins Elementary School)48.639.3
 9.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Gwinnett County)51.442.5
 8.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4236.1
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Harbins Elementary School)55.448.5
 6.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Gwinnett County)60.554.3
 6.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4945.7
 3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Harbins Elementary School)51.951.1
 0.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Gwinnett County)53.548.6
 4.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4541.6
 3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Harbins Elementary School)47.738.3
 9.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Gwinnett County)52.545.4
 7.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4137.4
 3.6%
5th Grade Science (Harbins Elementary School)53.943.9
 10%
   5th Grade Science (Gwinnett County)56.150.9
 5.2%
   5th Grade Science (Georgia)4340
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students13031412
 8.4%
African American422614
 45.5%
American Indian04
Asian4149
 19.5%
Hispanic220287
 30.5%
Pacific Islander03
White553354
 36%
Two or More Races67101
 50.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients37.6%46.5%
 8.9%


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

Middle : McConnell Middle School
High : Archer High School

Students at Harbins Elementary School are 45% African American, 24% White, 21% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

Harbins Elementary School ranks 380th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,351 students attended Harbins Elementary School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Georgia Department of Education.

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