Parsons Elementary School

1615 Old Peachtree Rd NW
Suwanee, GA 30024

868 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Parsons Elementary School is a public school located in Suwanee, Georgia, serving students in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade as part of the Gwinnett County Public School District. The school is highly regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and its focus on fostering a supportive, inclusive learning environment. It serves a diverse student body and emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum that integrates core academic subjects with opportunities for creative expression and personal development.

Beyond academics, Parsons Elementary is known for its strong community involvement and proactive parent-teacher partnerships. The school utilizes the Gwinnett County "Academic Knowledge and Skills" (AKS) curriculum, which is designed to ensure students meet rigorous state standards while preparing them for middle school success. With a dedicated faculty and a variety of extracurricular programs, the school strives to cultivate critical thinking skills and a lifelong love of learning in all its students.

868

Total Students

69.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

34.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Parsons Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	131
Hispanic	109
Black	185
Asian	394
Two or More	48
American Indian	1

Asian
394 (45.4 %)
Black
185 (21.3 %)
White
131 (15.1 %)
Hispanic
109 (12.6 %)
Two or More
48 (5.5 %)
American Indian
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:	(678)957-3050
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	868
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	69.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	232
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	67

* 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 41

Kindergarten 126

Grade 1 139

Grade 2 157

Grade 3 142

Grade 4 119

Grade 5 144

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Parsons Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	41
Kindergarten	126
Grade 1	139
Grade 2	157
Grade 3	142
Grade 4	119
Grade 5	144

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Parsons Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	412	47.5%
Male	456	52.5%

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