Serving 1,087 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Craig Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 1,087 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 68% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 66% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
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Craig Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
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Craig Elementary School's student population of 1,087 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 83 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
1,087 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
83 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
Craig Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Craig Elementary School is 0.77, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#147 out of 2204 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
16%
5%
Hispanic
19%
18%
Black
31%
36%
White
28%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
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Craig Elementary School is ranked #147 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Craig Elementary School often compared to?
Craig Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Knight Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Craig Elementary School?
1,087 students attend Craig Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
31% of Craig Elementary School students are Black, 28% of students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Craig Elementary School?
Craig Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Craig Elementary School offer ?
Craig Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Craig Elementary School part of?
Craig Elementary School is part of Gwinnett County School District.
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