Starling Elementary School

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

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:
199^th of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,146

Students who attend Starling Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Couch Middle School
High:	Grayson High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.7

Number of students: 1,249

Racial breakdown:

African American:

49.3%

Hispanic:

19.3%

White:

14.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 58.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Starling Elementary School ranks better than 84.1% of elementary schools in Georgia. It also ranks 24^th among 82 ranked elementary schools in the Gwinnett County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 83.14. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Starling Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (49.3%), Hispanic (19.3%), White (14.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 58.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Starling Elementary School is 14.7. 76 elementary schools in the Gwinnett County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Starling Elementary School employs 84.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Starling Elementary School is $8,146. 79 elementary schools in the Gwinnett County School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Starling 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 Starling Elementary School

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

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

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 5)

100%

Reviews:

by a parent
Monday, October 30, 2023

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

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	Total
2010	445	297	76	132	3	3	39	995
2011	411	318	79	116	2	1	36	963
2012	405	334	76	116	1	2	36	970
2013	397	354	76	122	3	2	34	988
2014	374	352	76	135	1	1	38	977
2015	363	377	77	138	1	1	38	995
2016	343	397	81	124	0	2	32	979
2017	325	434	77	131	0	2	37	1006
2018	289	468	88	160	0	1	48	1054
2019	255	519	99	172	0	1	53	1099
2020	255	532	103	177	1	2	61	1131
2021	219	516	102	175	2	3	64	1081
2022	212	527	104	208	4	2	70	1127
2023	174	520	121	210	2	3	73	1103
2024	179	616	134	241	5	3	71	1249

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
2024	1249	84.6	14.7	58.5

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
2024	1249	84.6	14.7	58.5

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

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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 161^st of 1234 Elementary schools	Ranks 262^nd 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)	60.9	44.8	16.1%
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 (Starling Elementary School)	68.9	59.1	9.8%
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 (Starling Elementary School)	60.6	42.7	17.9%
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 (Starling Elementary School)	72	56	16%
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 (Starling Elementary School)	60.8	60.5	0.3%
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 (Starling Elementary School)	60.8	50	10.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Gwinnett County)	52.5	45.4	7.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	41	37.4	3.6%
5th Grade Science (Starling Elementary School)	63.4	58.3	5.1%
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	1099	1103	0.4%
African American	519	520	0.2%
American Indian	0	2
Asian	99	121	22.2%
Hispanic	172	210	22.1%
Pacific Islander	1	3	200%
White	255	174	31.8%
Two or More Races	53	73	37.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	42.5%	47.4%	4.9%

Schools Near Starling 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
Starling Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1725 Grayson Hwy	Grayson	30017	Gwinnett County	Gwinnett County	No	No	No	No	(678) 344-6100	1,249	85	14.7	58.5%	179 (14.3%)	616 (49.3%)	241 (19.3%)	134 (10.7%)	5 (0.4%)	3 (0.2%)	71 (5.7%)	83.1	199^th of 1248 public elementary schools	84.1%		77.2	262^nd of 1242 public elementary schools	78.9%	63	48.7	54.6	63.2	66.8	65.6	57.2	60.2	$8,146	$173	$7,973
Grayson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	460 Grayson Pkwy	Grayson	30017	Gwinnett County	Gwinnett County	No	No	No	No	(770) 963-7189	1,051	79	13.3	57.5%	172 (16.4%)	543 (51.7%)	184 (17.5%)	89 (8.5%)	3 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	59 (5.6%)	77.5	255^th of 1248 public elementary schools	79.6%		81.2	216^th of 1242 public elementary schools	82.6%	39	53.3	53.7	55.1	62.7	60.1	45.9	58.4	$10,550	$193	$10,356
Trip Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	841 Cooper Rd	Grayson	30017	Gwinnett County	Gwinnett County	No	No	No	No	(678) 639-3850	1,415	96	14.8	61.8%	147 (10.4%)	864 (61.1%)	210 (14.8%)	100 (7.1%)	9 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	85 (6.0%)	86.5	169^th of 1248 public elementary schools	86.5%		89.6	138^th of 1242 public elementary schools	88.9%	31	53.7	59.7	75.3	62.0	72.5	55.4	60.0	$8,454	$345	$8,109
Pharr Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1500 North Rd	Snellville	30078	Gwinnett County	Gwinnett County	No	No	No	No	(770) 985-0244	807	68	11.7	66.3%	120 (14.9%)	315 (39.0%)	252 (31.2%)	83 (10.3%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	33 (4.1%)	84.2	187^th of 1248 public elementary schools	85.0%		90.5	128^th of 1242 public elementary schools	89.7%	59	54.8	50.0	68.5	55.3	63.6	62.1	73.4	$10,695	$382	$10,313
Simonton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	275 Simonton Rd	Lawrenceville	30045	Gwinnett County	Gwinnett County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 513-6637	726	49	14.6	84.0%	62 (8.5%)	287 (39.5%)	316 (43.5%)	35 (4.8%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	23 (3.2%)	39.9	697^th of 1248 public elementary schools	44.2%		44.9	621^st of 1242 public elementary schools	50.0%	76	30.4	25.3	43.7	34.8	29.3	35.7	42.1	$9,723	$745	$8,978
Winn Holt Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	588 Old Snellville Hwy	Lawrenceville	30046	Gwinnett County	Gwinnett County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 376-8600	1,058	87	12.1	82.2%	128 (12.1%)	294 (27.8%)	503 (47.5%)	93 (8.8%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (3.7%)	36	756^th of 1248 public elementary schools	39.4%		38.6	711^th of 1242 public elementary schools	42.8%	45	25.8	24.9	40.8	34.5	35.1	28.2	43.1	$9,910	$993	$8,917
Lovin Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1705 New Hope Rd	Lawrenceville	30045	Gwinnett County	Gwinnett County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 518-6940	891	72	12.3	72.7%	98 (11.0%)	501 (56.2%)	223 (25.0%)	28 (3.1%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	38 (4.3%)	60.9	446^th of 1248 public elementary schools	64.3%		61.7	431^st of 1242 public elementary schools	65.3%	15	41.1	36.8	56.7	46.4	45.2	38.8	56.4	$9,903	$901	$9,002
Craig Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1075 Rocky Rd	Lawrenceville	30044	Gwinnett County	Gwinnett County	No	No	No	No	(770) 978-5560	1,084	84	12.8	47.9%	289 (26.7%)	330 (30.4%)	222 (20.5%)	173 (16.0%)	4 (0.4%)	3 (0.3%)	63 (5.8%)	92	112^th of 1248 public elementary schools	91.0%		93.1	94^th of 1242 public elementary schools	92.4%	18	61.1	66.7	80.1	62.4	71.7	66.2	74.6	$9,488	$364	$9,124
Cooper Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	555 Ozora Rd	Loganville	30052	Walton County	Gwinnett County	No	No	No	No	(770) 554-7050	1,509	111	13.5	58.1%	273 (18.1%)	884 (58.6%)	211 (14.0%)	49 (3.2%)	5 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	87 (5.8%)	67.5	373^rd of 1248 public elementary schools	70.1%		76.3	270^th of 1242 public elementary schools	78.3%	103	45.3	41.7	57.2	54.1	56.7	48.0	42.4	$8,193	$191	$8,003
Lawrenceville Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	122 Gwinnett Dr	Lawrenceville	30046	Gwinnett County	Gwinnett County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 963-1813	706	59	11.9	88.0%	26 (3.7%)	343 (48.6%)	273 (38.7%)	20 (2.8%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	40 (5.7%)	15.6	1090^th of 1248 public elementary schools	12.7%		19.3	1019^th of 1242 public elementary schools	18.0%	71	16.1	18.2	23.5	18.8	30.9	19.6	11.8	$11,326	$818	$10,507

Frequently Asked Questions about Starling Elementary School

Is Starling Elementary School a good school?

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

How many students attend Starling Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,249 students attended Starling Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Starling Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Couch Middle School
High : Grayson High School

What is the racial makeup of Starling Elementary School?

Students at Starling Elementary School are 49% African American, 19% Hispanic, 14% White, 11% Asian, 6% Two or more races.

What district is Starling Elementary School in?

Gwinnett County

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