Head Elementary School

Summary:

Head Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Lilburn, Georgia, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 752 students. The school is part of the Gwinnett County School District, which is ranked 65 out of 203 districts in Georgia and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Head Elementary School consistently outperforms the Gwinnett County and Georgia state averages in the Milestones Assessment for English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 76.3% of 5th-grade students at Head Elementary were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 47.4% in Gwinnett County and 41% statewide. The school has been ranked among the top 100 elementary schools in Georgia for several years, reaching as high as 50th out of 1,231 schools in the 2013-2014 school year. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school ranked 80th out of 1,248 Georgia elementary schools, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Additionally, Head Elementary School has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 37.77% in the 2022-2023 school year, compared to nearby schools ranging from 54.95% to 77.19%.

While Head Elementary School has a higher student-teacher ratio of 14.6 in the 2022-2023 school year compared to nearby schools, which range from 12.2 to 15.1 students per teacher, the school's consistent academic excellence and diverse student population suggest it is providing a high-quality education to its community. The school's performance, diversity, and commitment to excellence make it a valuable asset to the Gwinnett County school district.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

1801 Hewatt Rd SW
Lilburn, GA 30047

(770) 972-8050

District: Gwinnett County

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,105

Students who attend Head Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Five Forks Middle School
High:	Brookwood High School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.2

Number of students: 738

Racial breakdown:

White:

28.3%

African American:

26.8%

Hispanic:

19.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 48.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Head Elementary School ranks better than 93.6% of elementary schools in Georgia. It also ranks 7^th among 82 ranked elementary schools in the Gwinnett County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 94.03. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Head Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (28.3%), African American (26.8%), Hispanic (19.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 48.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Head Elementary School is 13.2. 54 elementary schools in the Gwinnett County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Head Elementary School employs 55.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Head Elementary School is $10,105, which is the 21^st highest among 82 elementary schools in the Gwinnett County School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Head 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 Head Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	GA State Percentile
2006	89.57	26^th	1101	97.6%
2007	88.61	54^th	1125	95.2%
2008	90.45	32^nd	1134	97.2%
2009	88.24	67^th	1133	94.1%
2010	88.23	58^th	1183	95.1%
2011	87.78	46^th	1212	96.2%
2012	88.77	17^th	1201	98.6%
2013	86.26	37^th	1225	97.0%
2014	85.85	50^th	1231	95.9%
2015	91.29	99^th	1240	92.0%
2016	95.38	52^nd	1233	95.8%
2017	92.29	85^th	1205	92.9%
2018	89.93	108^th	1209	91.1%
2019	91.11	104^th	1234	91.6%
2021	83.72	181^st	1214	85.1%
2022	90.80	115^th	1244	90.8%
2023	94.44	80^th	1242	93.6%
2024	94.03	80^th	1248	93.6%

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

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Review counts

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100%

Reviews:

by a parent
Tuesday, February 22, 2011

I went to this school 25 years ago, and my son is a 2nd grader there now. Just as good now as it was back then. Kudos to the staff and the fantastic PTA there for striving to be the best, it shows!!! Close Quote

Enrollment information for Head Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	922	922
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	844	844
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	811	811
1993	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	815	815
1994	738	7	21	10	8	n/a	n/a	0	784
1995	647	19	25	12	0	n/a	n/a	0	703
1996	647	19	25	12	0	n/a	n/a	0	703
1997	630	27	26	12	1	n/a	n/a	0	696
1998	599	42	28	18	3	n/a	n/a	0	690
1999	594	53	28	23	5	n/a	n/a	0	703
2000	542	50	31	25	3	n/a	n/a	0	651
2001	513	73	27	30	3	n/a	n/a	0	646
2002	503	94	38	32	1	n/a	n/a	0	668
2003	503	94	38	32	1	n/a	n/a	0	668
2004	497	107	51	29	1	n/a	n/a	0	685
2005	407	114	64	33	1	n/a	n/a	36	655
2006	396	129	66	38	5	n/a	n/a	36	670
2007	379	121	63	41	1	n/a	n/a	37	642
2008	341	140	67	52	4	n/a	n/a	42	646
2009	327	141	61	46	4	n/a	n/a	47	626
2010	328	133	47	62	2	1	27	0	600
2011	307	128	54	57	1	1	24	0	572
2012	282	118	59	58	1	3	19	0	540
2013	278	128	64	64	1	3	23	0	561
2014	278	124	54	68	0	3	32	0	559
2015	257	133	56	63	0	3	33	0	545
2016	253	123	59	72	0	0	36	0	543
2017	253	131	76	79	2	0	41	0	582
2018	243	149	92	77	2	0	48	0	611
2019	240	138	96	83	3	0	55	0	615
2020	239	147	100	96	2	0	50	0	634
2021	243	190	100	100	3	0	56	0	692
2022	215	225	110	126	3	1	60	0	740
2023	204	218	130	137	2	1	60	0	752
2024	209	198	122	146	3	1	59	0	738

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 Head Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	922	49.0	18.8	0.2
1991	844	50.0	16.8	0.5
1992	811	44.5	18.2	1.4
1993	815	39.0	20.9	1.8
1994	784	40.3	19.5	1.9
1995	703	38.0	18.5	4.3
1996	703	38.0	18.5	4.3
1997	696	40.2	17.3	5.9
1998	690	41.9	16.5	5.8
1999	703	45.6	15.4	6.1
2000	651	41.0	15.9	6
2001	646	45.8	14.1	7.7
2002	668	48.5	13.8	10.5
2003	668	48.5	13.8	10.5
2004	685	50.0	13.7	13.4
2005	655	50.5	13.0	14.9
2006	670	53.5	12.5	15.6
2007	642	49.7	12.9	17.9
2008	646	52.0	12.4	19.2
2009	626	51.0	12.3	20.9
2010	600	49.4	12.1	24
2011	572	45.7	12.5	28.3
2012	540	45.1	11.9	32.8
2013	561	42.0	13.3	33.7
2014	559	38.9	14.3	35.6
2015	545	37.0	14.7	38
2016	543	40.0	13.5	34.4
2017	582	38.8	15.0	34
2018	611	41.8	14.6	34.2
2019	615	42.8	14.3	28.9
2020	634	41.0	15.4	30.1
2021	692	43.3	15.9	28.9
2022	740	48.8	15.1	n/a
2023	752	51.4	14.6	37.8
2024	738	55.7	13.2	48.1

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 Head Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	922	49.0	18.8	0.2
1991	844	50.0	16.8	0.5
1992	811	44.5	18.2	1.4
1993	815	39.0	20.9	1.8
1994	784	40.3	19.5	1.9
1995	703	38.0	18.5	4.3
1996	703	38.0	18.5	4.3
1997	696	40.2	17.3	5.9
1998	690	41.9	16.5	5.8
1999	703	45.6	15.4	6.1
2000	651	41.0	15.9	6
2001	646	45.8	14.1	7.7
2002	668	48.5	13.8	10.5
2003	668	48.5	13.8	10.5
2004	685	50.0	13.7	13.4
2005	655	50.5	13.0	14.9
2006	670	53.5	12.5	15.6
2007	642	49.7	12.9	17.9
2008	646	52.0	12.4	19.2
2009	626	51.0	12.3	20.9
2010	600	49.4	12.1	24
2011	572	45.7	12.5	28.3
2012	540	45.1	11.9	32.8
2013	561	42.0	13.3	33.7
2014	559	38.9	14.3	35.6
2015	545	37.0	14.7	38
2016	543	40.0	13.5	34.4
2017	582	38.8	15.0	34
2018	611	41.8	14.6	34.2
2019	615	42.8	14.3	28.9
2020	634	41.0	15.4	30.1
2021	692	43.3	15.9	28.9
2022	740	48.8	15.1	n/a
2023	752	51.4	14.6	37.8
2024	738	55.7	13.2	48.1

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 Head Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$455 (5.2%)	$8,280 (94.8%)	$8,735
2018	$465 (5.1%)	$8,654 (94.9%)	$9,119
2019	$467 (4.6%)	$9,638 (95.4%)	$10,105

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Head Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 104^th of 1234 Elementary schools	Ranks 80^th of 1242 Elementary schools	2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Head Elementary School)	61.6	69.2	7.6%
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 (Head Elementary School)	76.8	76.9	0.1%
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 (Head Elementary School)	67.1	63.4	3.7%
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 (Head Elementary School)	72	72.4	0.4%
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 (Head Elementary School)	70.4	66.7	3.7%
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 (Head Elementary School)	58.3	64.8	6.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Gwinnett County)	52.5	45.4	7.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	41	37.4	3.6%
5th Grade Science (Head Elementary School)	73.9	77.3	3.4%
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	615	752	22.3%
African American	138	218	58%
American Indian	3	2	33.3%
Asian	96	130	35.4%
Hispanic	83	137	65.1%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	240	204	15%
Two or More Races	55	60	9.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	28.9%	37.8%	8.8%

Schools Near Head 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
Head Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1801 Hewatt Rd SW	Lilburn	30047	Gwinnett County	Gwinnett County	No	No	No	No	(770) 972-8050	738	56	13.2	48.1%	209 (28.3%)	198 (26.8%)	146 (19.8%)	122 (16.5%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	59 (8.0%)	94	80^th of 1248 public elementary schools	93.6%		94.4	80^th of 1242 public elementary schools	93.6%		59.0	64.0	76.3	76.3	76.3	72.7	77.0	$10,105	$467	$9,638
Shiloh Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2400 Ross Rd	Snellville	30039	Gwinnett County	Gwinnett County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 985-6883	713	63	11.4	85.6%	49 (6.9%)	373 (52.3%)	180 (25.2%)	69 (9.7%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (5.6%)	55.9	492^nd of 1248 public elementary schools	60.6%		61.3	437^th of 1242 public elementary schools	64.8%	55	33.1	45.6	45.1	49.2	57.9	36.9	37.7	$10,725	$640	$10,085
Brookwood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1330 Holly Brook Rd	Snellville	30078	Gwinnett County	Gwinnett County	No	No	No	No	(770) 736-4360	1,477	102	14.4	47.1%	323 (21.9%)	511 (34.6%)	255 (17.3%)	285 (19.3%)	10 (0.7%)	1 (0.1%)	92 (6.2%)	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
Centerville Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3115 Scenic Hwy S	Snellville	30039	Gwinnett County	Gwinnett County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 972-2220	658	57	11.5	85.6%	54 (8.2%)	342 (52.0%)	185 (28.1%)	37 (5.6%)	5 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	34 (5.2%)	39.9	696^th of 1248 public elementary schools	44.2%		39.5	695^th of 1242 public elementary schools	44.0%	1	21.5	23.8	47.8	33.0	42.6	34.8	41.7	$10,360	$666	$9,694
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	1,056	77	13.8	47.9%	253 (24.0%)	255 (24.1%)	232 (22.0%)	245 (23.2%)	4 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	67 (6.3%)	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
Knight Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	401 N River Dr SW	Lilburn	30047	Gwinnett County	Gwinnett County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 921-2400	893	69	12.8	74.4%	133 (14.9%)	153 (17.1%)	422 (47.3%)	142 (15.9%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (4.7%)	66.4	386^th of 1248 public elementary schools	69.1%		75	279^th of 1242 public elementary schools	77.5%	107	43.0	38.6	56.5	52.3	56.4	41.6	52.8	$9,566	$715	$8,850
Camp Creek Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	958 Cole Rd SW	Lilburn	30047	Gwinnett County	Gwinnett County	No	No	No	No	(770) 921-1626	1,447	100	14.4	48.5%	435 (30.1%)	319 (22.0%)	334 (23.1%)	276 (19.1%)	4 (0.3%)	2 (0.1%)	77 (5.3%)	92.4	105^th of 1248 public elementary schools	91.6%		91	122^nd of 1242 public elementary schools	90.2%	17	68.6	54.1	74.0	75.7	71.7	73.1	68.3	$9,681	$362	$9,319
Mountain Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1500 Pounds Rd SW	Lilburn	30047	Gwinnett County	Gwinnett County	No	No	No	No	(770) 921-2224	628	50	12.6	67.4%	134 (21.3%)	171 (27.2%)	158 (25.2%)	118 (18.8%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (6.8%)	76.7	270^th of 1248 public elementary schools	78.4%		89.9	137^th of 1242 public elementary schools	89.0%	133	44.6	42.7	58.3	60.4	69.8	55.7	55.7	$9,286	$100	$9,186
Britt Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2503 Skyland Dr	Snellville	30078	Gwinnett County	Gwinnett County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 972-4500	598	49	12.1	80.6%	43 (7.2%)	316 (52.8%)	181 (30.3%)	27 (4.5%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (4.7%)	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
Annistown Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3150 Spain Rd	Snellville	30039	Gwinnett County	Gwinnett County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 979-2950	723	58	12.4	80.6%	41 (5.7%)	376 (52.0%)	232 (32.1%)	35 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (5.4%)	52.9	528^th of 1248 public elementary schools	57.7%		49.4	556^th of 1242 public elementary schools	55.2%	28	36.3	33.9	50.0	42.5	33.1	45.3	49.2	$10,638	$1,069	$9,569

Frequently Asked Questions about Head Elementary School

How many students attend Head Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 738 students attended Head Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Head Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Five Forks Middle School
High : Brookwood High School

What is the racial makeup of Head Elementary School?

Students at Head Elementary School are 28% White, 27% African American, 20% Hispanic, 17% Asian, 8% Two or more races.

What district is Head Elementary School in?

Gwinnett County

Is Head Elementary School a good school?

Yes. Head Elementary School ranks in the top 6.4% of Georgia elementary schools.

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