Suwanee Elementary School

637 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Suwanee Elementary School, located on Smithtown Road in Suwanee, Georgia, is a well-established public school serving the local community within the Gwinnett County Public School System. The school is known for fostering a supportive and collaborative learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. With a diverse student body, the school utilizes a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare children for success in middle school and beyond, while maintaining strong ties to the families and neighborhoods it serves.

Beyond its academic core, Suwanee Elementary is recognized for its active school culture and commitment to providing a well-rounded educational experience. The school frequently engages in community-building activities and offers various extracurricular opportunities that encourage students to explore their interests and talents. By prioritizing a balance of rigorous instruction and a welcoming atmosphere, Suwanee Elementary remains a staple of the local educational landscape, dedicated to supporting the holistic development of its students.

637

Total Students

50.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

31.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Suwanee Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	179
Hispanic	73
Black	89
Asian	241
Two or More	54
Pacific Islander	1

Asian
241 (37.8%)
White
179 (28.1%)
Black
89 (14.0%)
Hispanic
73 (11.5%)
Two or More
54 (8.5%)
Pacific Islander
1 (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:	(770)945-5763
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	637
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	50.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	160
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	42

* 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 13

Kindergarten 71

Grade 1 86

Grade 2 98

Grade 3 117

Grade 4 123

Grade 5 129

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Suwanee Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	13
Kindergarten	71
Grade 1	86
Grade 2	98
Grade 3	117
Grade 4	123
Grade 5	129

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Suwanee Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	325	51%
Male	312	49%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)