WHITE OAK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

White Oak Elementary School is a public elementary school that is part of the Gwinnett County school district, located in Buford, GA with about 776 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 43 teachers, White Oak Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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.

White Oak Elementary School, located on Suwanee Dam Road in Buford, Georgia, is a well-regarded public school serving the local community within the Gwinnett County Public School System. As part of a district known for its emphasis on academic rigor and diverse extracurricular opportunities, White Oak is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that focuses on the holistic development of its students. The school typically enrolls students from kindergarten through fifth grade, emphasizing foundational literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional growth.

The school is recognized for its dedicated faculty and active parent-teacher involvement, which help cultivate a strong sense of community and school pride. Beyond traditional classroom instruction, White Oak offers various programs and initiatives designed to challenge students and cater to different learning styles. Its location in the growing Buford area allows it to serve a vibrant, multi-cultural population, and the school administration consistently focuses on preparing students for middle school success by integrating technology and collaborative learning practices into the daily curriculum.

For more information, contact White Oak Elementary School at (678) 546-5550 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

6442 Suwanee Dam Rd
Buford, GA 30518
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WHITE OAK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Buford, GA with about 776 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Georgia

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Gwinnett County
Total Students:
776
Teachers:
43.8
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
Not a Title I 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 776 students

White
58.8%
Hispanic/Latino
14.6%
Black or African American
13.7%
Two or more races
6.6%
Asian
6.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%

Female
46.4%
Male
53.6%

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.