McKendree Elementary School

1600 Riverside Pkwy
Lawrenceville, GA 30043

1,030 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

McKendree Elementary School is a public school located in Lawrenceville, Georgia, serving students in Gwinnett County. The school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and for fostering a supportive, inclusive environment. It serves a diverse student population, placing a strong emphasis on foundational literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional development to prepare students for success in their future educational endeavors.

In addition to its core curriculum, McKendree Elementary offers various extracurricular opportunities and programs designed to engage students beyond the classroom. The school focuses on building strong partnerships with parents and the surrounding community, believing that a collaborative approach is essential to student achievement. With a dedicated faculty and staff, McKendree strives to create a safe, nurturing space that encourages curiosity, critical thinking, and a lifelong love of learning.

1,030

Total Students

90.5

Full-Time Teachers

11.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

71.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for McKendree Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	127
Hispanic	358
Black	401
Asian	84
Two or More	58
American Indian	2

Black
401 (38.9%)
Hispanic
358 (34.8%)
White
127 (12.3%)
Asian
84 (8.2%)
Two or More
58 (5.6%)
American Indian
2 (0.2%)

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)377-8933
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	1,030
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	90.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	629
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	111

* 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 48

Kindergarten 157

Grade 1 155

Grade 2 183

Grade 3 171

Grade 4 147

Grade 5 169

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for McKendree Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	48
Kindergarten	157
Grade 1	155
Grade 2	183
Grade 3	171
Grade 4	147
Grade 5	169

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for McKendree Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	488	47.4%
Male	542	52.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)