Nesbit Elementary School

1,206 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Nesbit Elementary School, located in Tucker, Georgia, is part of the Gwinnett County Public Schools system. Serving a diverse student body, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. The school faculty focuses on providing a comprehensive curriculum that prepares children for success in later grades, often utilizing a variety of instructional strategies to meet the individual needs of learners from various backgrounds.

Beyond academics, Nesbit Elementary is known for its commitment to community engagement and school spirit. The school works closely with families and local partners to create a welcoming atmosphere where students are encouraged to be curious, collaborative, and respectful. By prioritizing a well-rounded education, Nesbit strives to empower its students to become productive, confident members of the community as they progress through their educational journey.

1,206

Total Students

94.9

Full-Time Teachers

12.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

84.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Nesbit Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	31
Hispanic	929
Black	188
Asian	37
Two or More	17
American Indian	4

Hispanic
929 (77.0 %)
Black
188 (15.6 %)
Asian
37 (3.1 %)
White
31 (2.6 %)
Two or More
17 (1.4 %)
American Indian
4 (0.3 %)

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)414-2740
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	1,206
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	94.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	934
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	85

* 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 57

Kindergarten 210

Grade 1 194

Grade 2 190

Grade 3 193

Grade 4 184

Grade 5 178