Arcado Elementary School enrolled 8 American Indian or Alaska Native students in 2024-25

Eight American Indian or Alaska Native students attended Arcado Elementary School in the 2024-25 term, representing an 11.1% drop compared with the prior year, as reported by the Georgia Department of Education.

Arcado Elementary School’s total enrollment reached 896 students in 2024-25. Of that number, American Indian or Alaska Native students comprised 1% of the school population—the smallest demographic group at the school.

Located in the Gwinnett County School District, the school’s central office is based in Lawrenceville.

Trip Elementary School reported the largest number of American Indian or Alaska Native students within Gwinnett County School District for 2024-25, with 16 recorded.

The National Center for Education Statistics reported the public school student population in Georgia as about 36.4% Black, 35.9% white, 18.1% Hispanic, 4% Asian, 4.6% multiracial, 0.2% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.1% Pacific Islander.

Chronic absenteeism continues to challenge Georgia schools following the pandemic, with 20.7% of students missing at least 10% of school days in 2024, according to the Georgia Department of Education. The Georgia Department of Education introduced a statewide initiative featuring a real-time attendance dashboard, public awareness efforts and support for districts with higher needs to help improve attendance rates.

In 2025, state lawmakers revised Georgia attendance laws to prohibit expulsion solely for absenteeism. Additional reporting requirements were introduced, and the law aligns with alternative diploma programs.

By 2026, Georgia’s average student-to-teacher ratio stood at about 14:1, which is lower than the nationwide average of 15:1.