Ferguson Elementary School

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Ferguson Elementary School ranks 842 nd of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Ferguson Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Duluth, Georgia, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 819 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.

Despite the school's relatively high per-student spending and low student-teacher ratio, Ferguson Elementary has consistently underperformed compared to the Gwinnett County and Georgia state averages on the Milestones Assessment. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 22.1% of 5th-grade students at Ferguson were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 53.4% in Gwinnett County and 48.2% statewide. The school has a low statewide ranking, placing between 809th and 902nd out of around 1,250 Georgia elementary schools, earning a 1- or 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. Additionally, Ferguson Elementary has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 74.88% to 79.98% in recent years, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

When comparing Ferguson Elementary to nearby schools in the same district, such as Harris Elementary, Bethesda Elementary, and Mason Elementary, the academic performance gap is quite significant, with these nearby schools consistently outperforming Ferguson Elementary on the Milestones Assessments. Despite the school's challenges, it has not shown significant improvement in its academic performance or statewide ranking over the past several years, indicating the need for a closer examination of the school's instructional practices, resource allocation, and support systems to address the underlying factors contributing to the academic struggles of its students.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

1755 Centerview Dr
Duluth, GA 30096

(678) 245-5450

District: Gwinnett County

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,032

Students who attend Ferguson Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Radloff Middle School
High:	McClure Health Science High School
	Meadowcreek High School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.3

Number of students: 838

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

59.3%

African American:

29.6%

Asian:

4.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 84.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Ferguson Elementary School ranks worse than 67.5% of elementary schools in Georgia. It also ranks 66^th among 82 ranked elementary schools in the Gwinnett County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 30.6. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (59.3%), African American (29.6%), Asian (4.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 84.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ferguson Elementary School is 11.3, which is the 7^th best among 82 elementary schools in the Gwinnett County School District. (See more...)

Compare Ferguson Elementary School employs 73.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ferguson Elementary School is $10,032, which is the 24^th highest among 82 elementary schools in the Gwinnett County School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Ferguson 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 Ferguson Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	GA State Percentile
2013	42.06	851^st	1225	30.5%
2014	44.27	828^th	1231	32.7%
2015	32.87	830^th	1240	33.1%
2016	36.24	793^rd	1233	35.7%
2017	38.06	729^th	1205	39.5%
2018	42.41	676^th	1209	44.1%
2019	50.11	584^th	1234	52.7%
2021	25.98	868^th	1214	28.5%
2022	26.35	902^nd	1244	27.5%
2023	31.68	809^th	1242	34.9%
2024	30.60	842^nd	1248	32.5%

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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: 2.7)

33%

Reviews:

by a citizen
Wednesday, March 5, 2014

Gwinnett has invested a lot into its schools. This school has some issues with discipline. The makeup of the school is mostly Blacks and Hispanics, vastly minority. Multicultural with some language barriers. Discipline starts at home....(parents)not the teachers to discipline your child. Lots of fighting. Teachers are having to address multiples issues which interrupts the learning time of others. Teachers are prepared with lesson plans but it seem some are stressed just dealing with all the interruption that continue on a daily basis. Some parents are just ghetto. Don't get involve with their child's education and just don't have no clue what's going on. The school gives out lots of important information for students to take home to parents and most of the literature doesn't get read or make it home for that matter. The school has behavior programs but some of the students are just very loud and not attentive. You have your all-star basketball and football wannabes. Plus your rap artist not knowing that in order to succeed you need an education. If you truly want to be something when you grow up, you need an education. There needs to be strong parent involvement for this school be a great school. Teacher and administrators can only do so much because parents are quick to point a finger to blame teachers than to see their faults in raising their children. Close Quote

by a parent
Monday, October 21, 2013

This is still a new school and each year I have seen it improve. This school is great and the staff truly cares about the students. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Ferguson Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2011	30	433	47	373	3	4	29	919
2012	35	466	48	372	3	2	27	953
2013	32	465	41	386	1	0	30	955
2014	30	491	47	366	1	0	33	968
2015	36	458	41	390	0	1	36	962
2016	30	308	43	538	0	4	22	945
2017	30	286	43	527	0	3	24	913
2018	31	275	57	499	0	1	16	879
2019	33	285	54	469	0	1	14	856
2020	35	280	54	480	0	1	15	865
2021	35	262	55	445	0	1	14	812
2022	31	263	46	468	0	1	25	834
2023	36	252	42	461	2	2	24	819
2024	28	248	40	497	2	1	22	838

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 Ferguson Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	919	62.0	14.8	89.1
2012	953	69.0	13.8	89.2
2013	955	69.5	13.7	91.4
2014	968	70.5	13.7	89.8
2015	962	75.0	12.8	87.5
2016	945	68.0	13.8	87.9
2017	913	71.0	12.8	87.8
2018	879	71.0	12.3	89.4
2019	856	67.2	12.7	85.5
2020	865	65.0	13.3	77.1
2021	812	60.5	13.4	74.9
2022	834	62.9	13.2	n/a
2023	819	66.9	12.2	80
2024	838	73.7	11.3	84.8

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 Ferguson Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	919	62.0	14.8	89.1
2012	953	69.0	13.8	89.2
2013	955	69.5	13.7	91.4
2014	968	70.5	13.7	89.8
2015	962	75.0	12.8	87.5
2016	945	68.0	13.8	87.9
2017	913	71.0	12.8	87.8
2018	879	71.0	12.3	89.4
2019	856	67.2	12.7	85.5
2020	865	65.0	13.3	77.1
2021	812	60.5	13.4	74.9
2022	834	62.9	13.2	n/a
2023	819	66.9	12.2	80
2024	838	73.7	11.3	84.8

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 Ferguson Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$997 (10.9%)	$8,143 (89.1%)	$9,140
2018	$886 (9.2%)	$8,793 (90.8%)	$9,679
2019	$934 (9.3%)	$9,098 (90.7%)	$10,032

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ferguson Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 584^th of 1234 Elementary schools	Ranks 809^th of 1242 Elementary schools	17.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ferguson Elementary School)	36.4	33.3	3.1%
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 (Ferguson Elementary School)	51.5	32.8	18.7%
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 (Ferguson Elementary School)	35.1	26.9	8.2%
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 (Ferguson Elementary School)	50	30.2	19.8%
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 (Ferguson Elementary School)	40.7	25.2	15.5%
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 (Ferguson Elementary School)	39.3	20.7	18.6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Gwinnett County)	52.5	45.4	7.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	41	37.4	3.6%
5th Grade Science (Ferguson Elementary School)	47.9	29.1	18.8%
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	856	819	4.3%
African American	285	252	11.6%
American Indian	0	2
Asian	54	42	22.2%
Hispanic	469	461	1.7%
Pacific Islander	1	2	100%
White	33	36	9.1%
Two or More Races	14	24	71.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	85.5%	80%	5.5%

Schools Near Ferguson 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
Ferguson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1755 Centerview Dr	Duluth	30096	Gwinnett County	Gwinnett County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 245-5450	838	74	11.3	84.8%	28 (3.3%)	248 (29.6%)	497 (59.3%)	40 (4.8%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	22 (2.6%)	30.6	842^nd of 1248 public elementary schools	32.5%		31.7	809^th of 1242 public elementary schools	34.9%	33	33.1	32.1	22.1	42.6	30.7	18.5	26.4	$10,032	$934	$9,098
Corley Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1331 Pleasant Hill Rd	Lawrenceville	30044	Gwinnett County	Gwinnett County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 924-5330	1,093	90	12.1	89.7%	27 (2.5%)	187 (17.1%)	816 (74.7%)	44 (4.0%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (1.5%)	25.1	927^th of 1248 public elementary schools	25.7%		42.3	652^nd of 1242 public elementary schools	47.5%	275	23.3	20.5	23.4	37.3	41.3	18.2	23.6	$9,328	$710	$8,619
Chesney Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3878 Old Norcross Rd	Duluth	30096	Gwinnett County	Gwinnett County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 542-2300	1,066	80	13.3	82.4%	49 (4.6%)	256 (24.0%)	654 (61.4%)	71 (6.7%)	4 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (3.0%)	33.8	791^st of 1248 public elementary schools	36.6%		42.9	643^rd of 1242 public elementary schools	48.2%	148	26.3	25.3	34.0	37.9	38.7	29.5	32.1	$9,628	$789	$8,839
Kanoheda Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1025 Herrington Rd	Lawrenceville	30044	Gwinnett County	Gwinnett County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 682-4221	850	76	11.1	86.2%	30 (3.5%)	187 (22.0%)	574 (67.5%)	42 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (2.0%)	41.5	670^th of 1248 public elementary schools	46.3%		39.6	694^th of 1242 public elementary schools	44.1%	24	33.1	30.6	35.8	44.8	39.6	30.1	36.6	$12,010	$1,169	$10,841
Minor Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4129 Shady Dr NW	Lilburn	30047	Gwinnett County	Gwinnett County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 925-9543	886	76	11.6	88.4%	41 (4.6%)	173 (19.5%)	574 (64.8%)	79 (8.9%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (1.8%)	22.3	977^th of 1248 public elementary schools	21.7%		37.3	737^th of 1242 public elementary schools	40.7%	240	18.8	15.8	30.9	26.4	21.0	28.2	32.2	$10,626	$863	$9,763
Harris Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3123 Claiborne Dr	Duluth	30096	Gwinnett County	Gwinnett County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 476-2241	612	57	10.7	75.3%	75 (12.3%)	121 (19.8%)	292 (47.7%)	97 (15.8%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (4.1%)	57.2	477^th of 1248 public elementary schools	61.8%		71.5	320^th of 1242 public elementary schools	74.2%	157	37.5	44.3	52.4	36.7	56.7	35.9	46.6	$10,883	$1,145	$9,738
Bethesda Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	525 Bethesda School Rd	Lawrenceville	30044	Gwinnett County	Gwinnett County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 921-2000	1,105	86	12.8	84.4%	48 (4.3%)	203 (18.4%)	718 (65.0%)	99 (9.0%)	3 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	33 (3.0%)	48	582^nd of 1248 public elementary schools	53.4%		49.9	551^st of 1242 public elementary schools	55.6%	31	29.3	30.8	48.7	37.9	43.2	36.3	48.2	$9,812	$803	$9,009
Mason Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3030 Bunten Rd	Duluth	30096	Gwinnett County	Gwinnett County	No	No	No	No	(770) 232-3370	926	68	13.6	48.3%	110 (11.9%)	277 (29.9%)	157 (17.0%)	329 (35.5%)	6 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (5.1%)	76.6	271^st of 1248 public elementary schools	78.3%		84.2	186^th of 1242 public elementary schools	85.0%	85	45.8	50.3	62.3	55.5	56.6	53.3	60.7	$10,187	$807	$9,380
Beaver Ridge Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1978 Beaver Ruin Rd	Norcross	30071	Gwinnett County	Gwinnett County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 447-6307	981	75	13.0	85.2%	21 (2.1%)	189 (19.3%)	709 (72.3%)	40 (4.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (2.1%)	26.2	911^th of 1248 public elementary schools	27.0%		23.7	940^th of 1242 public elementary schools	24.3%	29	17.0	20.1	35.8	23.5	27.5	34.5	32.7	$9,235	$785	$8,450
Baggett Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2136 Old Norcross Rd	Lawrenceville	30044	Gwinnett County	Gwinnett County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 301-6100	994	84	11.9	87.0%	40 (4.0%)	261 (26.3%)	605 (60.9%)	56 (5.6%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	30 (3.0%)	29.4	864^th of 1248 public elementary schools	30.8%		35.9	757^th of 1242 public elementary schools	39.0%	107	25.3	21.7	31.9	33.3	33.9	30.1	31.1	$9,776	$808	$8,968

Frequently Asked Questions about Ferguson Elementary School

Is Ferguson Elementary School a good school?

Ferguson Elementary School ranks 842^nd of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Ferguson Elementary School in?

Gwinnett County

What schools do graduates of Ferguson Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Radloff Middle School
High : McClure Health Science High School
High : Meadowcreek High School

What is the racial makeup of Ferguson Elementary School?

Students at Ferguson Elementary School are 59% Hispanic, 30% African American, 5% Asian, 3% White, 3% Two or more races.

How many students attend Ferguson Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 838 students attended Ferguson Elementary School.

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