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Bethesda Elementary School

Gwinnett County · Gwinnett County · 525 Bethesda School Rd, Lawrenceville, GA 30044.0

(770)921-2000

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6/10
#608
Rank 608 out of 1,259
Top 48%
English Language Arts5/10 · #706 · 44th percentile
Mathematics6/10 · #556 · 56th percentile
Science6/10 · #532 · 56th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Bethesda Elementary sits in the heart of Lawrenceville, a city that's grown into one of Gwinnett County's most diverse and family-friendly communities, with plenty of parks, local dining, and easy access to the broader Atlanta metro. The school lands right around the middle of the pack statewide, with math and science scores giving it a slight edge over English — a profile that tends to appeal to families looking for a solid, grounded neighborhood school without the intense competition of some of Gwinnett's higher-profile corridors. It's a good fit for families putting down roots in an area that still has a genuine community feel while benefiting from one of Georgia's largest and well-resourced school districts.

Student Demographics

526 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
359 (68%)
African American
89 (17%)
Asian
49 (9%)
White
18 (3%)
Multiple Races
10 (2%)
Other
1 (0%)

Key Indicators

English Learners248 (47%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged446 (85%)
Students with Disabilities49 (9%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

2,143
Enrollment
80.77
Teachers (FTE)
26.5:1
Student-Staff Ratio
5
Administrators (FTE)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs8/10 · #383 · 70th percentile

53 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in Georgia.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found