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Button Gwinnett Elementary School

635 Taylor Rd
Hinesville, GA 31313
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 983 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Button Gwinnett Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 983 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 83%
  • : Bottom 50% in GA
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 34% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Button Gwinnett Elementary School's student population of 983 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
983 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
School Motto
Learning Opens a Universe of Possibilities
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Button Gwinnett Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Button Gwinnett Elementary School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (GA)
#1278 out of 2192 schools
(Bottom 50%)
27%
39%
34%
40%
30-34%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
12%
19%
Black
56%
36%
White
17%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.63
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Button Gwinnett Elementary School's ranking?
Button Gwinnett Elementary School is ranked #1278 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Button Gwinnett Elementary School often compared to?
Button Gwinnett Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Frank Long Elementary School, Joseph Martin Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Button Gwinnett Elementary School?
983 students attend Button Gwinnett Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Button Gwinnett Elementary School students are Black, 17% of students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Button Gwinnett Elementary School?
Button Gwinnett Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Button Gwinnett Elementary School offer ?
Button Gwinnett Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Button Gwinnett Elementary School part of?
Button Gwinnett Elementary School is part of Liberty County School District.
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="school-calendar">School Calendar

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Spring Break (School Holidays)
April 06, 2026 (Monday)
Last Day of School
May 22, 2026 (Friday)

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 983 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 83%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 34% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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