CHESNEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Chesney Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Gwinnett County school district, located in Duluth, GA with about 1,212 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 89 teachers, Chesney Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Chesney Elementary School, located on Old Norcross Road in Duluth, Georgia, is part of the Gwinnett County Public Schools system. Serving a diverse student population in the heart of Gwinnett County, the school is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. The school offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to meet state standards while providing students with various extracurricular opportunities to explore their interests outside of the traditional classroom setting.

The school community is known for its focus on collaborative partnerships between educators, families, and the surrounding Duluth neighborhood. With a dedication to preparing students for future academic success, Chesney Elementary emphasizes foundational literacy and numeracy skills while integrating modern technology into daily instruction. By promoting a culture of high expectations and supportive social-emotional learning, the school strives to ensure that every student feels valued and equipped with the tools necessary to thrive as they transition to middle school.

For more information, contact Chesney Elementary School at (678) 542-2300 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

3878 Old Norcross Rd
Duluth, GA 30096
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CHESNEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Duluth, GA with about 1,212 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Georgia

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Gwinnett County
Total Students:
1,212
Teachers:
89.9
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 1,212 students

Hispanic/Latino
50.9%
Black or African American
29.8%
Asian
10.9%
White
4.8%
Two or more races
3.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

Female
46.9%
Male
53.1%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.