Craig Elementary School

1,045 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Craig Elementary School, located on Rocky Road in Lawrenceville, Georgia, is a public elementary school serving students in the Gwinnett County Public Schools district. As part of a large and diverse suburban school system, the school is dedicated to fostering academic excellence and social-emotional development for its student body. It focuses on providing a supportive environment where foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies are emphasized to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond.

The school community generally benefits from the resources and standardized curriculum associated with the Gwinnett County district, which prioritizes innovation and student engagement. Like many schools in the Lawrenceville area, Craig Elementary places a strong emphasis on family involvement and community partnerships to enhance the educational experience. By offering a variety of extracurricular activities and support services, the school aims to cultivate a well-rounded learning environment that addresses the diverse needs of its students.

1,045

Total Students

81.1

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

47.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Craig Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	265
Hispanic	213
Black	311
Asian	183
Two or More	68
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	1

Black
311 (29.8%)
White
265 (25.4%)
Hispanic
213 (20.4%)
Asian
183 (17.5%)
Two or More
68 (6.5%)
American Indian
4 (0.4%)
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)978-5560
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	1,045
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	81.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	411
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	89

* 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 47

Kindergarten 151

Grade 1 146

Grade 2 137

Grade 3 174

Grade 4 197

Grade 5 193

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Craig Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	47
Kindergarten	151
Grade 1	146
Grade 2	137
Grade 3	174
Grade 4	197
Grade 5	193

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Craig Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	486	46.5%
Male	559	53.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)