Woodward Mill Elementary School

Q: Is Woodward Mill Elementary School a good school?

Woodward Mill Elementary School ranks 233 rd of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Woodward Mill Elementary School is a public elementary school in Lawrenceville, Georgia, serving 1,020 students in grades PK-5 and part of the Gwinnett County school district.

Woodward Mill Elementary consistently outperforms the Gwinnett County and Georgia state averages in standardized test scores, with 65.6% of its 5th-grade students scoring proficient or better in English Language Arts and Mathematics, compared to 53.4% and 47.4% for Gwinnett County, respectively. The school has maintained a strong statewide ranking, placing in the top 20% of Georgia elementary schools for the past several years and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Woodward Mill also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 13.9 to 14.5 students per teacher, and has seen a steady increase in its per-student spending, from $7,393 in 2016-2017 to $9,019 in 2018-2019.

When compared to nearby schools in the Gwinnett County district, such as Dyer Elementary, Fort Daniel Elementary, and McKendree Elementary, Woodward Mill Elementary consistently outperforms them in academic achievement. Additionally, the school serves a diverse student population, with a relatively high percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, ranging from 43.04% to 47.25% over the past three school years.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

2020 Buford Dr
Lawrenceville, GA 30043

(678) 407-7590

District: Gwinnett County

SchoolDigger Rank:
233^rd of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,019

Students who attend Woodward Mill Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Twin Rivers Middle School
High:	Mountain View High School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.2

Number of students: 1,041

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

32.9%

White:

26.1%

African American:

22.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 60.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Woodward Mill Elementary School ranks better than 81.3% of elementary schools in Georgia. It also ranks 28^th among 82 ranked elementary schools in the Gwinnett County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 79.96. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Woodward Mill Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (32.9%), White (26.1%), African American (22.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 60.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

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

Compare Woodward Mill Elementary School employs 78.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Woodward Mill Elementary School is $9,019. 67 elementary schools in the Gwinnett County School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Woodward Mill 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 Woodward Mill Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	GA State Percentile
2011	82.68	151^st	1212	87.5%
2012	83.83	103^rd	1201	91.4%
2013	81.15	173^rd	1225	85.9%
2014	82.18	136^th	1231	89.0%
2015	80.66	203^rd	1240	83.6%
2016	85.59	146^th	1233	88.2%
2017	81.20	201^st	1205	83.3%
2018	86.54	144^th	1209	88.1%
2019	89.51	122^nd	1234	90.1%
2021	87.23	142^nd	1214	88.3%
2022	87.57	149^th	1244	88.0%
2023	81.69	211^th	1242	83.0%
2024	79.96	233^rd	1248	81.3%

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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: 4)

67%

33%

Reviews:

by a parent
Wednesday, September 28, 2022

I am not impressed with this school at all. The curriculum is all over the place instead of a structured setup that builds upon previous lessons. One day they'll study economics, the next day they'll study one of 5 different ways to do simple adding and subtracting, etc.

When my daughter got a severe illness and had to miss 2 weeks in a row, the teacher was upset and grumpy that she had missed so much school - but couldn't even tell me what they were studying in class, or provide a copy of any assignments that my daughter could try to make up at home. When pressed for details on what's being taught, the teachers don't seem to know what's going on. My child's math teacher sent out an email to parents that she "didn't believe in homework"... then, literally less than 2 weeks later, sent out another email that she changed her mind and students will now have daily homework. It genuinely seems like the teachers are just making things up as they go.

I am astonished at how sharply Gwinnett County's schooling integrity and quality has fallen. It was definitely not like this when I went to GCPS schools years ago. I'd also like to know what in the world the school is doing with their local tax dollars, because they keep trying to fundraise by having kids pay a dollar to wear a hat to school, asking parents to donate things like Kleenex, pencils, etc. They put a huge emphasis on teaching kids the importance of nutrition, then repeatedly serve nachos, pizza, hot dogs, etc.

Honestly, this school is a complete mess. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Woodward Mill Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2010	421	150	75	227	4	0	52	929
2011	419	133	77	227	6	0	50	912
2012	386	136	81	216	4	1	46	870
2013	386	139	88	236	3	1	39	892
2014	406	169	83	230	2	1	44	935
2015	415	214	95	250	0	1	38	1013
2016	416	207	93	267	0	1	37	1021
2017	403	222	102	269	1	2	36	1035
2018	371	211	114	291	2	1	43	1033
2019	343	208	116	290	1	2	56	1016
2020	323	193	119	309	1	2	51	998
2021	278	192	116	315	1	2	51	955
2022	281	205	125	321	1	1	53	987
2023	283	226	130	320	1	0	60	1020
2024	272	234	128	343	0	0	64	1041

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 Woodward Mill Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	929	55.4	16.7	46.9
2011	912	56.4	16.1	50.7
2012	870	54.4	15.9	49.8
2013	892	51.5	17.3	49.4
2014	935	56.0	16.6	49.1
2015	1013	63.0	16.0	46.5
2016	1021	62.0	16.4	47
2017	1035	60.5	17.1	50.5
2018	1033	64.5	16.0	50.7
2019	1016	67.6	15.0	45.1
2020	998	66.1	15.0	42.7
2021	955	65.6	14.5	43
2022	987	71.0	13.9	n/a
2023	1020	69.9	14.5	47.3
2024	1041	78.3	13.2	60.5

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 Woodward Mill Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	929	55.4	16.7	46.9
2011	912	56.4	16.1	50.7
2012	870	54.4	15.9	49.8
2013	892	51.5	17.3	49.4
2014	935	56.0	16.6	49.1
2015	1013	63.0	16.0	46.5
2016	1021	62.0	16.4	47
2017	1035	60.5	17.1	50.5
2018	1033	64.5	16.0	50.7
2019	1016	67.6	15.0	45.1
2020	998	66.1	15.0	42.7
2021	955	65.6	14.5	43
2022	987	71.0	13.9	n/a
2023	1020	69.9	14.5	47.3
2024	1041	78.3	13.2	60.5

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 Woodward Mill Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$68 (0.9%)	$7,325 (99.1%)	$7,393
2018	$132 (1.6%)	$8,113 (98.4%)	$8,246
2019	$199 (2.2%)	$8,820 (97.8%)	$9,019

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Woodward Mill Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 122^nd of 1234 Elementary schools	Ranks 211^th of 1242 Elementary schools	7.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Woodward Mill Elementary School)	60.6	46.9	13.7%
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 (Woodward Mill Elementary School)	70.8	56.2	14.6%
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 (Woodward Mill Elementary School)	58.6	49.4	9.2%
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 (Woodward Mill Elementary School)	71.3	67.5	3.8%
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 (Woodward Mill Elementary School)	61.5	54.1	7.4%
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 (Woodward Mill Elementary School)	71	60.5	10.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Gwinnett County)	52.5	45.4	7.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	41	37.4	3.6%
5th Grade Science (Woodward Mill Elementary School)	75.7	61.4	14.3%
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	1016	1020	0.4%
African American	208	226	8.7%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	116	130	12.1%
Hispanic	290	320	10.3%
Pacific Islander	2	0	100%
White	343	283	17.5%
Two or More Races	56	60	7.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	45.1%	47.3%	2.2%

Schools Near Woodward Mill 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
Woodward Mill Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2020 Buford Dr	Lawrenceville	30043	Gwinnett County	Gwinnett County	No	No	No	No	(678) 407-7590	1,041	78	13.2	60.5%	272 (26.1%)	234 (22.5%)	343 (32.9%)	128 (12.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	64 (6.1%)	80	233^rd of 1248 public elementary schools	81.3%		81.7	211^th of 1242 public elementary schools	83.0%	22	53.3	38.2	65.6	53.0	66.5	65.6	67.5	$9,019	$199	$8,820
Taylor Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	600 Taylor School Dr	Lawrenceville	30043	Gwinnett County	Gwinnett County	No	No	No	No	(770) 338-4680	866	70	12.4	63.4%	178 (20.6%)	262 (30.3%)	271 (31.3%)	86 (9.9%)	4 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	64 (7.4%)	70.6	338^th of 1248 public elementary schools	72.9%		79.7	230^th of 1242 public elementary schools	81.5%	108	43.4	47.3	61.1	52.4	45.9	49.0	58.6	$10,078	$551	$9,528
Rock Springs Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	888 Rock Springs Rd	Lawrenceville	30043	Gwinnett County	Gwinnett County	No	No	No	No	(770) 932-7474	765	63	12.0	61.0%	141 (18.4%)	241 (31.5%)	233 (30.5%)	96 (12.5%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	50 (6.5%)	68.7	364^th of 1248 public elementary schools	70.8%		78.7	241^st of 1242 public elementary schools	80.6%	123	37.6	49.6	50.4	50.4	62.8	53.0	47.9	$9,867	$462	$9,405
Walnut Grove Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	75 Taylor Rd	Suwanee	30024	Gwinnett County	Gwinnett County	No	No	No	No	(770) 513-6892	810	65	12.4	57.4%	190 (23.5%)	202 (24.9%)	260 (32.1%)	102 (12.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	56 (6.9%)	80.1	230^th of 1248 public elementary schools	81.6%		84.5	183^rd of 1242 public elementary schools	85.3%	47	51.2	54.4	61.6	56.2	60.0	57.2	58.7	$9,839	$412	$9,427
Freeman's Mill Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2303 Old Peachtree Rd	Lawrenceville	30043	Gwinnett County	Gwinnett County	No	No	No	No	(678) 377-8955	1,019	76	13.4	55.9%	278 (27.3%)	281 (27.6%)	224 (22.0%)	163 (16.0%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	71 (7.0%)	93.1	98^th of 1248 public elementary schools	92.1%		90.6	127^th of 1242 public elementary schools	89.8%	29	63.2	62.2	74.6	72.1	78.4	65.0	73.4	$10,153	$402	$9,751
Dyer Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1707 Hurricane Shoals Rd	Dacula	30019	Gwinnett County	Gwinnett County	No	No	No	No	(770) 963-6214	963	72	13.4	60.0%	208 (21.6%)	354 (36.8%)	230 (23.9%)	110 (11.4%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	58 (6.0%)	84.7	183^rd of 1248 public elementary schools	85.3%		92.7	97^th of 1242 public elementary schools	92.2%	86	49.3	59.7	64.4	63.2	67.8	57.6	62.7	$9,281	$237	$9,043
Fort Daniel Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1725 Auburn Rd	Dacula	30019	Gwinnett County	Gwinnett County	No	No	No	No	(770) 932-7400	697	59	11.8	51.4%	201 (28.8%)	163 (23.4%)	169 (24.2%)	103 (14.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	61 (8.8%)	87	163^rd of 1248 public elementary schools	86.9%		88.8	143^rd of 1242 public elementary schools	88.5%	20	57.8	53.1	70.8	69.6	74.3	51.9	66.2	$10,168	$340	$9,829
McKendree Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1600 Riverside Pkwy	Lawrenceville	30043	Gwinnett County	Gwinnett County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 377-8933	998	86	11.5	74.5%	123 (12.3%)	393 (39.4%)	346 (34.7%)	73 (7.3%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	60 (6.0%)	50.2	563^rd of 1248 public elementary schools	54.9%		50.7	542^nd of 1242 public elementary schools	56.4%	21	32.2	34.5	44.6	38.4	40.2	48.0	44.0	$9,527	$558	$8,969
Suwanee Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3875 Smithtown Rd	Suwanee	30024	Gwinnett County	Gwinnett County	No	No	No	No	(770) 945-5763	651	51	12.7	33.5%	189 (29.0%)	90 (13.8%)	77 (11.8%)	241 (37.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	52 (8.0%)	95.5	60^th of 1248 public elementary schools	95.2%		94.6	78^th of 1242 public elementary schools	93.7%	18	69.7	66.9	75.0	79.8	79.7	71.2	75.8	$8,899	$306	$8,593
Puckett's Mill Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2442 S Pucketts Mill Rd	Dacula	30019	Gwinnett County	Gwinnett County	No	No	No	No	(678) 765-5110	749	59	12.6	32.4%	356 (47.5%)	137 (18.3%)	102 (13.6%)	97 (13.0%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	55 (7.3%)	96.3	48^th of 1248 public elementary schools	96.2%		97.7	29^th of 1242 public elementary schools	97.7%	19	71.5	63.0	86.0	78.5	77.4	79.8	84.5	$9,852	$358	$9,495

Frequently Asked Questions about Woodward Mill Elementary School

How many students attend Woodward Mill Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,041 students attended Woodward Mill Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Woodward Mill Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Woodward Mill Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Twin Rivers Middle School
High : Mountain View High School

Is Woodward Mill Elementary School a good school?

Woodward Mill Elementary School ranks 233^rd of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Woodward Mill Elementary School in?

Gwinnett County

What is the racial makeup of Woodward Mill Elementary School?

Students at Woodward Mill Elementary School are 33% Hispanic, 26% White, 22% African American, 12% Asian, 6% Two or more races.

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