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Taylor Elementary School

600 Taylor School Dr, Lawrenceville, GA 30043 · (770) 338-4680 · Gwinnett County
GRADES PK–05ELEMENTARY21-SUBURBTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL883 STUDENTS
Enrollment
883
Elementary
DISTRICT 956 · STATE 605
Student : Teacher
12.9:1
68 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 12.9:1 · STATE 13.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
63%
556 students
DISTRICT 63% · STATE 74%
Community
2
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K
3
Kindergarten
130
Grade 1
130
Grade 2
173
Grade 3
150
Grade 4
137
Grade 5
160
Student demographics
White
17219%
DISTRICT 15% · STATE 34%
Hispanic
29133%
DISTRICT 36% · STATE 19%
Black
26430%
DISTRICT 32% · STATE 36%
Asian
8710%
DISTRICT 13% · STATE 5%
Two+
678%
DISTRICT 4% · STATE 5%
Native American
20%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
45952%
Female
42448%

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Test scores

Georgia Milestones 2024-25 . % Proficient or Distinguished
English Language Arts
47.3%
GA avg 40.1% . -13.7pp since 2021
Math
55.4%
GA avg 44.6% . -3.0pp since 2021
Source: Georgia Milestones. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

BeatsExpectations

Demographically-adjusted score · methodology
Tier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
52.4%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
44.8%
based on GA schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
+7.5pp
above demographic expectation
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
883
-19 (-2%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
12.9:1
was 15.4:1
% White
19%
was 29%
% Hispanic
33%
was 26%
% Black
30%
was 27%
% Asian
10%
was 11%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Taylor Elementary School

Set in Lawrenceville, Georgia, Taylor Elementary School is an average-sized primary school, run under Gwinnett County. It works with 883 students across grades pre-K through 5. Enrollment runs roughly 46% bigger than the state mean of about 605.

Across the 141 schools in Gwinnett County (182,518 students total), Taylor Elementary School accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

Demographically, Taylor Elementary School reports that the largest single group is Hispanic at 33%, but no single group is in the majority. Beyond that, the school lists 30% Black, 19% White, 10% Asian, 8% multiracial. The wider county runs roughly 24% Hispanic, putting the school's mix meaningfully more Hispanic than the area baseline.

Looking at school resources, Staff filings list 68 full-time-equivalent teachers, which works out to roughly 12.9:1 students per teacher. The state averages about 13.3:1, putting this campus right in line with peers. Around 63% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, often used as a Title I proxy.

Adjusting for the school's free-and-reduced-lunch share, Taylor Elementary School sits in the middle band of the BeatsExpectations distribution. Schools with this campus's student mix typically land near 44.8%; this one delivers 52.4%.

Zooming out to the county, Gwinnett County reports that median household income runs about $87,890, about 39% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 9%. Across Gwinnett County's 150 public schools (combined enrollment of about 196,924 students), Taylor Elementary School is one campus in the mix.

The closest other public school is Creekland Middle School, roughly 0.9 miles away. 8 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius. Ranking that nearby cluster on reported proficiency puts Taylor Elementary School at 3rd of 6; the average score across the group is 50.7%.

The campus sits in a bedroom-community setting.

Trend over the last 7 years. Taylor Elementary School's enrollment has remained close to its prior level since 2018, when it stood at 902 (now 883). The White share of enrollment declined from 29% to 19% over that span. Class-load math has tightened: from 15.4:1 in 2018 to 12.9:1 in 2025.

On the community side, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. Members of the school community can share what they know.

Gwinnett County at a glance

View full county profile
Population
979,864
Census ACS
Median income
$87,890
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
39%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
9%
Below federal line
Schools in county
150
196,924 students

Quick facts

School name
Taylor Elementary School
District
Gwinnett County
Address
600 Taylor School Dr, Lawrenceville, GA 30043
Phone
(770) 338-4680
County
Gwinnett County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–05
Total enrollment
883
Teachers (FTE)
68
Student–teacher ratio
12.9:1
Free/Reduced lunch
556 (63%)
Locale
21-Suburb: Large
NCES ID
130255002214
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

Related schools

Other schools in Gwinnett County
Other schools in Lawrenceville
Nearby schools

Frequently asked questions

About Taylor Elementary School
What is the total enrollment at Taylor Elementary School?
Taylor Elementary School enrolls approximately 883 students in grades PK-05.
What grades does Taylor Elementary School serve?
Taylor Elementary School serves grades PK-05.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Taylor Elementary School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Taylor Elementary School is approximately 12.9:1 (68 FTE teachers).
How diverse is Taylor Elementary School?
Taylor Elementary School reports a student body of 19% White, 33% Hispanic, 30% Black, 10% Asian, 8% Two or more.
Who oversees Taylor Elementary School?
Taylor Elementary School is overseen by Gwinnett County in Gwinnett County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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