Simonton Elementary School

749 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Simonton Elementary School is a public school located in Lawrenceville, Georgia, serving students in Gwinnett County. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and the cultivation of critical thinking skills. It is known for maintaining a community-focused atmosphere where educators, families, and students collaborate to create a well-rounded educational experience.

Academically, Simonton Elementary offers a comprehensive curriculum that aligns with state standards, integrating core subjects like mathematics, literacy, science, and social studies. Beyond the classroom, the school often promotes extracurricular involvement to help students explore their interests and develop leadership abilities. By focusing on both student achievement and social-emotional well-being, Simonton Elementary aims to prepare its diverse student body for long-term success as they transition to middle school and beyond.

749

Total Students

51.8

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

74.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Simonton Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	74
Hispanic	332
Black	283
Asian	37
Two or More	20
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
332 (44.3 %)
Black
283 (37.8 %)
White
74 (9.9 %)
Asian
37 (4.9 %)
Two or More
20 (2.7 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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)513-6637
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	749
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	51.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	493
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	65

* 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 30

Kindergarten 114

Grade 1 123

Grade 2 114

Grade 3 96

Grade 4 133

Grade 5 139

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Simonton Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	30
Kindergarten	114
Grade 1	123
Grade 2	114
Grade 3	96
Grade 4	133
Grade 5	139

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Simonton Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	356	47.5%
Male	393	52.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)