Pharr Elementary School

Summary:

Pharr Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Snellville, Georgia, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 790 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.

Pharr Elementary School consistently outperforms the Gwinnett County and Georgia state averages in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Pharr Elementary had 54.8% of 3rd graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 42.1% for Gwinnett County and 38.4% for Georgia. The school has been ranked among the top elementary schools in Georgia, ranging from 70th to 187th out of over 1,200 schools in the state over the past 10 years, and has consistently maintained a 4 or 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Additionally, Pharr Elementary has a relatively lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (52.28% in 2022-2023) and a lower student-teacher ratio (12.7 in 2022-2023) compared to some nearby schools.

When comparing Pharr Elementary to nearby schools, such as Lawrenceville Elementary and Britt Elementary, Pharr consistently outperforms them in standardized test scores and has a significantly higher statewide ranking and rating from SchoolDigger. Pharr Elementary also has a more diverse socioeconomic background of its student population and more efficient allocation of resources, as evidenced by its lower student-teacher ratio and higher per-student spending compared to some nearby schools.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1500 North Rd
       Snellville, GA  30078


(770) 985-0244

District: Gwinnett County

SchoolDigger Rank:
187th of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools


Students who attend Pharr Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Couch Middle School
High:    Grayson High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.7 Help
Number of students:  790

Racial breakdown:

African American:
39.5%
Hispanic:
28.0%
White:
16.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  52.3% Help


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Compare Details Pharr Elementary School ranks better than 85% of elementary schools in Georgia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 84.21. (See more...)
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Schooldigger Rankings:

Pharr 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 Pharr Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 75.08 258th 1101 76.6%
2007 75.54 250th 1125 77.8%
2008 72.53 283rd 1134 75.0%
2009 80.17 172nd 1133 84.8%
2010 66.91 430th 1183 63.7%
2011 80.22 202nd 1212 83.3%
2012 77.09 246th 1201 79.5%
2013 79.73 200th 1225 83.7%
2014 78.90 203rd 1231 83.5%
2015 83.55 172nd 1240 86.1%
2016 88.35 124th 1233 89.9%
2017 92.18 88th 1205 92.7%
2018 90.78 103rd 1209 91.5%
2019 93.56 70th 1234 94.3%
2021 91.97 98th 1214 91.9%
2022 93.72 86th 1244 93.1%
2023 90.49 128th 1242 89.7%
2024 84.21 187th 1248 85.0%
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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Pharr Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Monday, March 26, 2018

Open Quote I did like this school but unfortunately grew to not like the school nor the staff that run it. I have dealt with issues concerning my child and Pharr staff have done nothing to help him. If you are a parent with a child with ADHD demand an IEP or 504 before its too late, the staff WILL NEVER request it and they have dropped the ball when it came to advising and providing assistance for my son. I had to end up pulling him out of the school because they lack the resource and ability to provide help when help was needed. The school lacks support for children in need, instead the continue to write him up and reprimand him for things he can't help. I am disgusted with the way Pharr have dealt with my son and his issues throughout the years. Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, May 11, 2011

Open Quote I absolutely love this school. My daughter has attended since first grade (going into the fifth grade) and we have had fantastic teachers and the faculty is great. The principal takes time to work with the student council and is very approachable to the kids. We will miss Pharr when we go to middle school! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Pharr Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1017 1017
1993 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1058 1058
1994 935 3 6 9 0 n/a n/a 0 953
1995 986 12 11 12 0 n/a n/a 0 1021
1996 986 12 11 12 0 n/a n/a 0 1021
1997 958 20 11 20 0 n/a n/a 0 1009
1998 961 26 9 13 0 n/a n/a 0 1009
1999 958 38 29 26 0 n/a n/a 0 1051
2000 968 63 29 32 0 n/a n/a 0 1092
2001 955 110 36 44 2 n/a n/a 0 1147
2002 954 260 65 70 2 n/a n/a 0 1351
2003 954 260 65 70 2 n/a n/a 0 1351
2004 792 303 59 69 2 n/a n/a 0 1225
2005 754 354 79 81 1 n/a n/a 45 1314
2006 726 379 82 100 1 n/a n/a 54 1342
2007 703 436 88 119 0 n/a n/a 76 1422
2008 645 433 99 137 0 n/a n/a 83 1397
2009 500 373 83 102 0 n/a n/a 64 1122
2010 341 265 63 91 7 0 40 0 807
2011 342 246 54 100 5 0 35 0 782
2012 338 212 55 97 4 3 39 0 748
2013 302 221 52 99 3 3 40 0 720
2014 288 244 40 92 1 3 42 0 710
2015 255 229 37 97 1 2 37 0 658
2016 250 218 45 101 1 3 36 0 654
2017 219 215 54 105 1 2 43 0 639
2018 191 240 45 114 1 1 45 0 637
2019 176 275 51 140 0 3 45 0 690
2020 158 291 56 156 0 4 39 0 704
2021 131 251 68 183 0 3 37 0 673
2022 125 265 70 192 2 2 43 0 699
2023 133 312 77 221 2 2 43 0 790

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 Pharr Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1992 1017 51.5 19.7 3.5
1993 1058 51.0 20.7 3.5
1994 953 56.1 17.0 5.2
1995 1021 55.0 18.6 5.3
1996 1021 55.0 18.6 5.3
1997 1009 59.7 16.9 9.4
1998 1009 62.4 16.2 8.8
1999 1051 62.2 16.9 10.8
2000 1092 64.5 16.9 9.6
2001 1147 74.0 15.5 10.2
2002 1351 86.7 15.6 14.7
2003 1351 86.7 15.6 14.7
2004 1225 79.2 15.5 20.8
2005 1314 89.1 14.7 23.2
2006 1342 98.3 13.7 25.4
2007 1422 100.8 14.1 28.5
2008 1397 105.0 13.3 30.1
2009 1122 87.0 12.9 33.2
2010 807 67.5 11.9 34.4
2011 782 60.5 12.9 38.9
2012 748 59.8 12.5 38.9
2013 720 56.9 12.6 42.8
2014 710 50.7 14.0 41
2015 658 51.0 12.9 44.4
2016 654 50.0 13.0 41.4
2017 639 56.4 11.3 44.3
2018 637 52.9 12.0 48
2019 690 55.5 12.4 49.1
2020 704 57.1 12.3 49.9
2021 673 56.6 11.8 43.2
2022 699 56.6 12.3 n/a
2023 790 62.1 12.7 52.3

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 Pharr Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1992 1017 51.5 19.7 3.5
1993 1058 51.0 20.7 3.5
1994 953 56.1 17.0 5.2
1995 1021 55.0 18.6 5.3
1996 1021 55.0 18.6 5.3
1997 1009 59.7 16.9 9.4
1998 1009 62.4 16.2 8.8
1999 1051 62.2 16.9 10.8
2000 1092 64.5 16.9 9.6
2001 1147 74.0 15.5 10.2
2002 1351 86.7 15.6 14.7
2003 1351 86.7 15.6 14.7
2004 1225 79.2 15.5 20.8
2005 1314 89.1 14.7 23.2
2006 1342 98.3 13.7 25.4
2007 1422 100.8 14.1 28.5
2008 1397 105.0 13.3 30.1
2009 1122 87.0 12.9 33.2
2010 807 67.5 11.9 34.4
2011 782 60.5 12.9 38.9
2012 748 59.8 12.5 38.9
2013 720 56.9 12.6 42.8
2014 710 50.7 14.0 41
2015 658 51.0 12.9 44.4
2016 654 50.0 13.0 41.4
2017 639 56.4 11.3 44.3
2018 637 52.9 12.0 48
2019 690 55.5 12.4 49.1
2020 704 57.1 12.3 49.9
2021 673 56.6 11.8 43.2
2022 699 56.6 12.3 n/a
2023 790 62.1 12.7 52.3

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 Pharr Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $487 (5.0%) $9,226 (95.0%) $9,712
2018 $512 (4.8%) $10,089 (95.2%) $10,602
2019 $382 (3.6%) $10,313 (96.4%) $10,695

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Pharr Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 70th of 1234 Elementary schoolsRanks 128th of 1242 Elementary schools
 4.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pharr Elementary School)64.959.3
 5.6%
   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 (Pharr Elementary School)73.757.4
 16.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Gwinnett County)60.251.9
 8.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)5245.6
 6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pharr Elementary School)70.660.5
 10.1%
   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 (Pharr Elementary School)72.359.6
 12.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Gwinnett County)60.554.3
 6.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4945.7
 3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pharr Elementary School)71.275.4
 4.2%
   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 (Pharr Elementary School)74.676.2
 1.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Gwinnett County)52.545.4
 7.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4137.4
 3.6%
5th Grade Science (Pharr Elementary School)79.782.8
 3.1%
   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 Students690790
 14.5%
African American275312
 13.5%
American Indian02
Asian5177
 51%
Hispanic140221
 57.9%
Pacific Islander32
 33.3%
White176133
 24.4%
Two or More Races4543
 4.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients49.1%52.3%
 3.1%


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

Middle : Couch Middle School
High : Grayson High School

Pharr Elementary School ranks 187th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 790 students attended Pharr Elementary School.

Students at Pharr Elementary School are 39% African American, 28% Hispanic, 17% White, 10% Asian, 5% Two or more races.


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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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