Beaver Ridge Elementary School

1978 Beaver Ruin Rd
Norcross, GA 30071

www.breschool.com/home.html

984 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Beaver Ridge Elementary School, located in Norcross, Georgia, is a public school serving the Gwinnett County Public Schools district. The school is known for its diverse student population and its commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. As part of a large, high-performing district, Beaver Ridge provides a range of programs designed to meet the needs of its varied student body, focusing on foundational literacy and numeracy skills while utilizing the resources provided by the Gwinnett County curriculum.

The school operates with a focus on community engagement and parental involvement, aiming to bridge the gap between home and school to ensure student success. Its location on Beaver Ruin Road places it in a busy, central area of Norcross, allowing it to serve a multifaceted suburban community. The faculty and staff prioritize creating an inclusive atmosphere where students from various backgrounds are encouraged to thrive, often integrating technology and modern instructional strategies to prepare students for the demands of middle school and beyond.

984

Total Students

76.8

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

81.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Beaver Ridge Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	22
Hispanic	708
Black	174
Asian	50
Two or More	29
American Indian	1

Hispanic
708 (72.0%)
Black
174 (17.7%)
Asian
50 (5.1%)
Two or More
29 (2.9%)
White
22 (2.2%)
American Indian
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)447-6307
Website:	http://www.breschool.com/home.html
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	984
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	76.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	715
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	91

* 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 42

Kindergarten 153

Grade 1 174

Grade 2 157

Grade 3 150

Grade 4 152

Grade 5 156

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Beaver Ridge Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	42
Kindergarten	153
Grade 1	174
Grade 2	157
Grade 3	150
Grade 4	152
Grade 5	156

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Beaver Ridge Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	484	49.2%
Male	500	50.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)