Serving 1,119 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Button Gwinnett Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 29:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 1,119 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 29:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Button Gwinnett Elementary School's student population of 1,119 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
1,119 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Button Gwinnett Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Button Gwinnett Elementary School is 0.64, which is less 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
#1253 out of 2204 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
29:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
15%
18%
Black
55%
36%
White
16%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Button Gwinnett Elementary School's ranking?
Button Gwinnett Elementary School is ranked #1253 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Button Gwinnett Elementary School often compared to?
Button Gwinnett Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Frank Long Elementary School, Joseph Martin Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Button Gwinnett Elementary School?
1,119 students attend Button Gwinnett Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Button Gwinnett Elementary School students are Black, 16% of students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Button Gwinnett Elementary School?
Button Gwinnett Elementary School has a student ration of 29:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Button Gwinnett Elementary School offer ?
Button Gwinnett Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Button Gwinnett Elementary School part of?
Button Gwinnett Elementary School is part of Liberty County School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Thanksgiving Break
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Spring Break
April 21, 2025 (Monday)
Last Day of School
May 23, 2025 (Friday)
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