McKendree Elementary School

1600 Riverside Pkwy
Lawrenceville, GA 30043

1,013 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

McKendree Elementary School is a public school located in Lawrenceville, Georgia, serving students in Gwinnett County. The school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and for fostering a supportive, inclusive environment. It serves a diverse student population, placing a strong emphasis on foundational literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional development to prepare students for success in their future educational endeavors.

In addition to its core curriculum, McKendree Elementary offers various extracurricular opportunities and programs designed to engage students beyond the classroom. The school focuses on building strong partnerships with parents and the surrounding community, believing that a collaborative approach is essential to student achievement. With a dedicated faculty and staff, McKendree strives to create a safe, nurturing space that encourages curiosity, critical thinking, and a lifelong love of learning.

1,013

Total Students

75.9

Full-Time Teachers

13.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

73.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for McKendree Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	136
Hispanic	338
Black	392
Asian	84
Two or More	63

Black
392 (38.7 %)
Hispanic
338 (33.4 %)
White
136 (13.4 %)
Asian
84 (8.3 %)
Two or More
63 (6.2 %)

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:	(678)377-8933
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	1,013
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	75.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	629
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	111

* 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 42

Kindergarten 162

Grade 1 153

Grade 2 146

Grade 3 167

Grade 4 175

Grade 5 168

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for McKendree Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	42
Kindergarten	162
Grade 1	153
Grade 2	146
Grade 3	167
Grade 4	175
Grade 5	168

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for McKendree Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	503	49.7%
Male	510	50.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)