Chesney Elementary School

1,165 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Chesney Elementary School, located on Old Norcross Road in Duluth, Georgia, is part of the Gwinnett County Public Schools system. Serving a diverse student population in the heart of Gwinnett County, the school is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. The school offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to meet state standards while providing students with various extracurricular opportunities to explore their interests outside of the traditional classroom setting.

The school community is known for its focus on collaborative partnerships between educators, families, and the surrounding Duluth neighborhood. With a dedication to preparing students for future academic success, Chesney Elementary emphasizes foundational literacy and numeracy skills while integrating modern technology into daily instruction. By promoting a culture of high expectations and supportive social-emotional learning, the school strives to ensure that every student feels valued and equipped with the tools necessary to thrive as they transition to middle school.

1,165

Total Students

84.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

78.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Chesney Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	53
Hispanic	736
Black	259
Asian	68
Two or More	45
American Indian	4

Hispanic
736 (63.2%)
Black
259 (22.2%)
Asian
68 (5.8%)
White
53 (4.5%)
Two or More
45 (3.9%)
American Indian
4 (0.3%)

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:	(678)542-2300
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	1,165
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	84.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	764
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	152

* 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 14

Kindergarten 193

Grade 1 196

Grade 2 202

Grade 3 178

Grade 4 193

Grade 5 189

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Chesney Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	14
Kindergarten	193
Grade 1	196
Grade 2	202
Grade 3	178
Grade 4	193
Grade 5	189

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Chesney Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	559	48%
Male	606	52%

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