Starling Elementary School

Summary:

Starling Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Grayson, Georgia, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 1,103 students. 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.

Starling Elementary consistently outperforms the Gwinnett County and Georgia state averages in the Milestones Assessment across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Starling's 5th-grade students scored 63.2% proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 53.4% for Gwinnett County and 48.2% for the state. The school has maintained a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past 10 school years, ranking among the top 20% of elementary schools in Georgia. Starling Elementary also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 14.4 to 15.8 students per teacher over the past three school years, which may contribute to the school's academic success.

While Starling Elementary consistently outperforms the Gwinnett County and Georgia state averages, some nearby schools, such as Cedar Hill Elementary, Winn Holt Elementary, and Lovin Elementary, have lower academic performance across multiple grade levels and subject areas. This highlights the exceptional performance of Starling Elementary within the local context. Additionally, Starling Elementary has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting that the school is able to achieve strong academic results despite serving a significant population of economically disadvantaged students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1725 Grayson Hwy
       Grayson, GA  30017


(678) 344-6100

District: Gwinnett County

SchoolDigger Rank:
199th of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools


Students who attend Starling Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Couch Middle School
High:    Grayson High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.4 Help
Number of students:  1,103

Racial breakdown:

African American:
47.1%
Hispanic:
19.0%
White:
15.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  47.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Starling Elementary School ranks better than 84.1% of elementary schools in Georgia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 83.14. (See more...)
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Schooldigger Rankings:

Starling 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 Starling Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2011 76.81 269th 1212 77.8%
2012 74.66 293rd 1201 75.6%
2013 76.54 270th 1225 78.0%
2014 73.88 315th 1231 74.4%
2015 80.19 208th 1240 83.2%
2016 85.04 157th 1233 87.3%
2017 87.62 132nd 1205 89.0%
2018 89.06 122nd 1209 89.9%
2019 85.77 161st 1234 87.0%
2021 81.85 205th 1214 83.1%
2022 83.38 201st 1244 83.8%
2023 77.24 262nd 1242 78.9%
2024 83.14 199th 1248 84.1%
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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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Reviews:
by a parent
Monday, October 30, 2023

Open Quote Starling Elementary School is a place where children thrive academically, where parents feel supported and engaged, and where the leadership team is outstanding. I couldn't be happier with my children's educational experience at this school, and I wholeheartedly recommend it to any parent looking for a nurturing and academically stimulating environment for their kids. Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, February 13, 2020

Open Quote Great staff ad parents! A really warm friendly enviroment! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Starling Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2010 445 297 76 132 3 3 39 0 995
2011 411 318 79 116 2 1 36 0 963
2012 405 334 76 116 1 2 36 0 970
2013 397 354 76 122 3 2 34 0 988
2014 374 352 76 135 1 1 38 0 977
2015 363 377 77 138 1 1 38 0 995
2016 343 397 81 124 0 2 32 0 979
2017 325 434 77 131 0 2 37 0 1006
2018 289 468 88 160 0 1 48 0 1054
2019 255 519 99 172 0 1 53 0 1099
2020 255 532 103 177 1 2 61 0 1131
2021 219 516 102 175 2 3 64 0 1081
2022 212 527 104 208 4 2 70 0 1127
2023 174 520 121 210 2 3 73 0 1103

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 Starling Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 995 58.5 17.0 36
2011 963 60.6 15.8 35
2012 970 59.5 16.3 36.2
2013 988 57.5 17.1 38.5
2014 977 58.5 16.7 41
2015 995 61.0 16.3 42.2
2016 979 55.0 17.8 40.2
2017 1006 55.7 18.0 41.1
2018 1054 58.5 18.0 42.1
2019 1099 63.4 17.3 42.5
2020 1131 65.4 17.2 41.4
2021 1081 68.1 15.8 41.4
2022 1127 71.0 15.8 n/a
2023 1103 76.2 14.4 47.4

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 Starling Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 995 58.5 17.0 36
2011 963 60.6 15.8 35
2012 970 59.5 16.3 36.2
2013 988 57.5 17.1 38.5
2014 977 58.5 16.7 41
2015 995 61.0 16.3 42.2
2016 979 55.0 17.8 40.2
2017 1006 55.7 18.0 41.1
2018 1054 58.5 18.0 42.1
2019 1099 63.4 17.3 42.5
2020 1131 65.4 17.2 41.4
2021 1081 68.1 15.8 41.4
2022 1127 71.0 15.8 n/a
2023 1103 76.2 14.4 47.4

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 Starling Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $66 (0.9%) $6,932 (99.1%) $6,998
2018 $76 (1.0%) $7,199 (99.0%) $7,275
2019 $173 (2.1%) $7,973 (97.9%) $8,146

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Starling Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 161st of 1234 Elementary schoolsRanks 262nd of 1242 Elementary schools
 8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Starling Elementary School)60.944.8
 16.1%
   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 (Starling Elementary School)68.959.1
 9.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Gwinnett County)60.251.9
 8.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)5245.6
 6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Starling Elementary School)60.642.7
 17.9%
   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 (Starling Elementary School)7256
 16%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Gwinnett County)60.554.3
 6.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4945.7
 3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Starling Elementary School)60.860.5
 0.3%
   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 (Starling Elementary School)60.850
 10.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Gwinnett County)52.545.4
 7.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4137.4
 3.6%
5th Grade Science (Starling Elementary School)63.458.3
 5.1%
   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 Students10991103
 0.4%
African American519520
 0.2%
American Indian02
Asian99121
 22.2%
Hispanic172210
 22.1%
Pacific Islander13
 200%
White255174
 31.8%
Two or More Races5373
 37.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients42.5%47.4%
 4.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Starling Elementary School

Starling Elementary School ranks 199th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,103 students attended Starling Elementary School.

Students at Starling Elementary School are 47% African American, 19% Hispanic, 16% White, 11% Asian, 7% Two or more races.

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

Middle : Couch Middle School
High : Grayson High 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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