White Oak Elementary School

Summary:

White Oak Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Sugar Hill, Georgia, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 672 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.

White Oak Elementary consistently outperforms the Gwinnett County and Georgia state averages on the Milestones Assessment in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 72.9% of 5th-grade students at White Oak were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 53.4% in Gwinnett County and 48.2% statewide. The school has been ranked among the top elementary schools in Georgia, consistently placing in the top 10% of schools statewide, and has maintained a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for most of the past decade, indicating exceptional performance. Additionally, White Oak Elementary has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 13.5 to 16.7 over the past three school years, which is lower than the ratios at many nearby schools.

Compared to nearby schools, Sugar Hill Elementary, Riverside Elementary, and Buford Elementary, White Oak Elementary stands out with its consistently high academic performance and low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 21.36% to 23.07% over the past three years. This is significantly lower than the rates at some nearby schools, such as Sycamore Elementary (57.49%) and Buford Academy (31.77%), suggesting that White Oak Elementary may serve a more affluent student population.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

6442 Suwanee Dam Rd
Sugar Hill, GA 30518

(678) 546-5550

District: Gwinnett County

SchoolDigger Rank:
102^nd of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,601

Students who attend White Oak Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Lanier Middle School
High:	Lanier High School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.8

Number of students: 709

Racial breakdown:

White:

47.4%

Hispanic:

19.6%

African American:

15.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 35.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details White Oak Elementary School ranks better than 91.8% of elementary schools in Georgia. It also ranks 11^th among 82 ranked elementary schools in the Gwinnett County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 92.54. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at White Oak Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (47.4%), Hispanic (19.6%), African American (15.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 35.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at White Oak Elementary School is 11.8, which is the 15^th best among 82 elementary schools in the Gwinnett County School District. (See more...)

Compare White Oak Elementary School employs 59.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at White Oak Elementary School is $8,601. 74 elementary schools in the Gwinnett County School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

White Oak 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 White Oak Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	GA State Percentile
2011	84.38	114^th	1212	90.6%
2012	85.66	78^th	1201	93.5%
2013	85.34	72^nd	1225	94.1%
2014	84.76	74^th	1231	94.0%
2015	82.31	179^th	1240	85.6%
2016	90.73	100^th	1233	91.9%
2017	86.60	136^th	1205	88.7%
2018	91.33	94^th	1209	92.2%
2019	94.74	58^th	1234	95.3%
2021	91.47	102^nd	1214	91.6%
2022	96.54	54^th	1244	95.7%
2023	93.95	85^th	1242	93.2%
2024	92.54	102^nd	1248	91.8%

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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: 3.8)

62%

25%

12%

Reviews:

by a parent
Tuesday, January 19, 2021

Honestly, this school is terrible. My son hasn't learned a single thing since he's been here, and he says they stay on one subject for nearly two months, maybe even three. Close Quote

by a parent
Saturday, November 9, 2019

One of the best schools around. We are very happy with the teachers and staff. My daughter loves her teacher and her classmates. Very clean and organized Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, August 7, 2019

Teacher call parent with vice principal that my kindergarten was not able to follow routine on second day of school teacher put my kindergarten to the wrong bus number teacher confirmed she saw her go on bus number two obviously she didn't because my daughter was on bus number 3
Teacher was not concern of my child but annoyed that she had to teach my daughter extra harder that's is what kindergarten suppose to be. Teaching kids that parents weren't able to teach them at home. They shouldn't judge parents. Close Quote

by a parent
Saturday, July 27, 2019

Excellent elementary school! Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, January 3, 2017

We love White Oak. All three of my kids are thriving there. It's got a great sense of community. Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, November 9, 2016

This school we feel is less about our children and more about looks. We do not ever see the principal and the couple times we have there is no enthusiasm for our children and the school. Time for a change I'm sorry to say. We're moving for hopes of a better elementary education. Some great teachers here though. Close Quote

Enrollment information for White Oak Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2010	426	84	43	92	1	1	25	672
2011	481	90	41	94	2	0	24	732
2012	504	100	49	85	2	1	28	769
2013	511	100	44	93	0	1	38	787
2014	512	94	39	92	1	5	30	773
2015	564	114	42	90	1	1	28	840
2016	529	114	41	90	1	1	40	816
2017	490	107	44	107	1	0	44	793
2018	456	106	48	113	2	0	51	776
2019	429	98	46	113	2	0	48	736
2020	368	109	42	119	1	0	53	692
2021	331	110	44	111	0	1	49	646
2022	344	112	43	111	0	1	49	660
2023	335	116	55	128	0	0	38	672
2024	336	113	74	139	2	1	44	709

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 White Oak Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	672	44.0	15.2	24.6
2011	732	47.0	15.5	23
2012	769	47.0	16.3	27.4
2013	787	47.1	16.7	29.1
2014	773	44.5	17.3	23.8
2015	840	48.0	17.5	20.1
2016	816	48.0	17.0	18.1
2017	793	45.5	17.4	18.8
2018	776	43.8	17.7	18.4
2019	736	42.8	17.1	19.3
2020	692	40.8	16.9	22.4
2021	646	38.6	16.7	21.4
2022	660	42.6	15.4	n/a
2023	672	49.6	13.5	23.1
2024	709	59.6	11.8	35.8

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 White Oak Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	672	44.0	15.2	24.6
2011	732	47.0	15.5	23
2012	769	47.0	16.3	27.4
2013	787	47.1	16.7	29.1
2014	773	44.5	17.3	23.8
2015	840	48.0	17.5	20.1
2016	816	48.0	17.0	18.1
2017	793	45.5	17.4	18.8
2018	776	43.8	17.7	18.4
2019	736	42.8	17.1	19.3
2020	692	40.8	16.9	22.4
2021	646	38.6	16.7	21.4
2022	660	42.6	15.4	n/a
2023	672	49.6	13.5	23.1
2024	709	59.6	11.8	35.8

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 White Oak Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$66 (0.9%)	$7,271 (99.1%)	$7,338
2018	$75 (0.9%)	$7,874 (99.1%)	$7,949
2019	$97 (1.1%)	$8,504 (98.9%)	$8,601

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on White Oak Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 58^th of 1234 Elementary schools	Ranks 85^th of 1242 Elementary schools	2.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (White Oak Elementary School)	61	61.4	0.4%
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 (White Oak Elementary School)	75.4	76	0.6%
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 (White Oak Elementary School)	72.3	65	7.3%
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 (White Oak Elementary School)	78.1	75.6	2.5%
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 (White Oak Elementary School)	77.8	73.6	4.2%
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 (White Oak Elementary School)	80.2	64.5	15.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Gwinnett County)	52.5	45.4	7.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	41	37.4	3.6%
5th Grade Science (White Oak Elementary School)	81.9	66.4	15.5%
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	736	672	8.7%
African American	98	116	18.4%
American Indian	2	0	100%
Asian	46	55	19.6%
Hispanic	113	128	13.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	429	335	21.9%
Two or More Races	48	38	20.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	19.3%	23.1%	3.8%

Schools Near White Oak 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
White Oak Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6442 Suwanee Dam Rd	Sugar Hill	30518	Gwinnett County	Gwinnett County	No	No	No	No	(678) 546-5550	709	60	11.8	35.8%	336 (47.4%)	113 (15.9%)	139 (19.6%)	74 (10.4%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	44 (6.2%)	92.5	102^nd of 1248 public elementary schools	91.8%		94	85^th of 1242 public elementary schools	93.2%	17	61.4	58.8	72.9	72.8	69.3	74.4	75.9	$8,601	$97	$8,504
Sycamore Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5695 Sycamore Rd	Sugar Hill	30518	Gwinnett County	Gwinnett County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 714-5770	768	69	11.1	69.5%	199 (25.9%)	139 (18.1%)	332 (43.2%)	53 (6.9%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (5.7%)	56.9	481^st of 1248 public elementary schools	61.5%		58	471^st of 1242 public elementary schools	62.1%	10	37.5	29.6	44.6	42.6	54.8	41.9	57.4	$9,709	$682	$9,027
Haw Creek Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2555 Echols Rd	Cumming	30041	Forsyth County	Forsyth County	No	No	No	No	(678) 965-5070	837	61	13.6	15.1%	451 (53.9%)	27 (3.2%)	65 (7.8%)	253 (30.2%)	4 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (4.4%)	94	81^st of 1248 public elementary schools	93.5%		96.5	49^th of 1242 public elementary schools	96.1%	32	66.2	59.5	70.4	75.9	84.1	76.5	70.6	$8,944	$134	$8,811
Mashburn Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3777 Samples Rd	Cumming	30041	Forsyth County	Forsyth County	No	No	No	No	(770) 889-1630	1,096	67	16.3	28.1%	413 (37.7%)	37 (3.4%)	177 (16.1%)	417 (38.0%)	4 (0.4%)	2 (0.2%)	46 (4.2%)	88.3	152^nd of 1248 public elementary schools	87.8%		89.9	136^th of 1242 public elementary schools	89.0%	16	58.3	61.0	59.2	70.2	76.3	66.8	60.9	$10,424	$133	$10,291
Settles Bridge Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	600 James Burgess Rd	Suwanee	30024	Gwinnett County	Forsyth County	No	No	No	No	(770) 887-1883	818	52	15.7	13.9%	247 (30.2%)	44 (5.4%)	38 (4.6%)	444 (54.3%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (5.3%)	95.9	54^th of 1248 public elementary schools	95.7%		97.9	27^th of 1242 public elementary schools	97.8%	27	59.5	68.6	79.2	83.1	83.3	81.5	74.2	$8,808	$193	$8,615
Sugar Hill Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	939 Level Creek Rd	Sugar Hill	30518	Gwinnett County	Gwinnett County	No	No	No	No	(770) 945-5735	1,145	90	12.7	53.3%	345 (30.1%)	232 (20.3%)	306 (26.7%)	185 (16.2%)	3 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	73 (6.4%)	83.4	195^th of 1248 public elementary schools	84.4%		85.7	175^th of 1242 public elementary schools	85.9%	20	51.9	48.3	59.4	61.2	67.6	65.0	68.5	$10,265	$569	$9,696
Riverside Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5445 Settles Bridge Rd	Suwanee	30024	Gwinnett County	Gwinnett County	No	No	No	No	(678) 482-1000	963	67	14.4	23.3%	338 (35.1%)	101 (10.5%)	81 (8.4%)	392 (40.7%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (5.2%)	97.8	20^th of 1248 public elementary schools	98.4%		98.1	25^th of 1242 public elementary schools	98.0%	5	75.8	73.8	82.1	89.5	79.0	82.7	86.7	$9,969	$275	$9,694
Buford Elementary School	Public	PK-K	2500 Sawnee Ave	Buford	30518	Gwinnett County	Buford City	No	No	No	No	(770) 945-5248	434	32	13.5	36.9%	194 (44.7%)	36 (8.3%)	129 (29.7%)	47 (10.8%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (6.0%)								(n/a)								$13,828	$353	$13,475
Daves Creek Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3740 Melody Mizer Ln	Cumming	30041	Forsyth County	Forsyth County	No	No	No	No	(770) 888-1222	1,016	71	14.3	8.4%	93 (9.2%)	30 (3.0%)	35 (3.4%)	835 (82.2%)	5 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (1.8%)	99.2	5^th of 1248 public elementary schools	99.6%		99.5	3^rd of 1242 public elementary schools	99.8%	2	85.1	81.8	88.8	91.7	96.4	92.0	83.9	$8,583	$133	$8,450
Buford Academy	Public	1-3	2705 Robert Bell Pkwy	Buford	30518	Gwinnett County	Buford City	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 482-6960	1,275	88	14.4	37.2%	611 (47.9%)	114 (8.9%)	345 (27.1%)	135 (10.6%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	67 (5.3%)								(n/a)	71.2			74.8				$9,362	$398	$8,963

Frequently Asked Questions about White Oak Elementary School

What district is White Oak Elementary School in?

Gwinnett County

Is White Oak Elementary School a good school?

Yes. White Oak Elementary School ranks in the top 8.2% of Georgia elementary schools.

How many students attend White Oak Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 709 students attended White Oak Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of White Oak Elementary School?

Students at White Oak Elementary School are 47% White, 20% Hispanic, 16% African American, 10% Asian, 6% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of White Oak Elementary School attend?

Students who attend White Oak Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Lanier Middle School
High : Lanier High School

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