Harbins Elementary School

1,320 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Harbins Elementary School, located in Dacula, Georgia, is part of the Gwinnett County Public Schools system. Serving a diverse student body from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and a nurturing environment. The school emphasizes a holistic approach to education, aiming to foster both the intellectual and social-emotional growth of its students through a rigorous curriculum, dedicated faculty, and an active parent-teacher organization.

The campus is deeply integrated into the local Dacula community, often serving as a hub for family engagement and local events. With a focus on innovative learning, Harbins Elementary utilizes modern classroom technology and collaborative teaching methods to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond. By prioritizing character development alongside core subjects like math, science, and literacy, the school strives to create a supportive foundation that encourages every child to reach their full potential.

1,320

Total Students

96.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

55.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Harbins Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	284
Hispanic	299
Black	596
Asian	53
Two or More	85
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Black
596 (45.2%)
Hispanic
299 (22.7%)
White
284 (21.5%)
Two or More
85 (6.4%)
Asian
53 (4.0%)
American Indian
2 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Gwinnett County
Phone:	(770)682-4270
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	1,320
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	96.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	597
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	137

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 4

Kindergarten 186

Grade 1 180

Grade 2 227

Grade 3 226

Grade 4 230

Grade 5 267