In the 2024-25 school year, Ferguson Elementary School enrolled 33 Asian students, a decrease of 19.5% compared to the prior year, according to data from the Georgia Department of Education.
The school’s total enrollment for 2024-25 reached 842 students. Among these, Asian students represented 4% of the population, ranking as the second-smallest demographic at the school.
Ferguson Elementary operates within the Gwinnett County School District, headquartered in Lawrenceville.
Within the district’s 140 schools, North Gwinnett High School enrolled the most Asian students in 2024-25, reporting 1,023 students in that group.
The National Center for Education Statistics noted the racial and ethnic breakdown of Georgia public school students as roughly 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 be a significant challenge in Georgia schools after the pandemic, with 20.7% of students missing at least 10% of school days in 2024, according to the Georgia Department of Education. In response, the Georgia Department of Education initiated statewide measures such as a real-time attendance dashboard, a public awareness effort, and focused support for high-need districts to increase attendance rates.
Georgia lawmakers in 2025 approved legislation updating attendance requirements to prohibit expulsion solely for absenteeism. The new law also introduces additional reporting obligations and supports programs allowing students to earn diplomas via alternative pathways. Details on the bill can be found here.
As of 2026, Georgia maintained an average student-teacher ratio of about 14:1, which is better than the national average of 15:1.
| School Year | Total Enrollment | Total Asian students | % of Asian students |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-11 | 911 | 45 | 5% |
| 2011-12 | 958 | 47 | 5% |
| 2012-13 | 946 | 37 | 4% |
| 2013-14 | 943 | 47 | 5% |
| 2014-15 | 941 | 37 | 4% |
| 2015-16 | 900 | 45 | 5% |
| 2016-17 | 896 | 44 | 5% |
| 2017-18 | 851 | 51 | 6% |
| 2018-19 | 823 | 57 | 7% |
| 2019-20 | 841 | 58 | 7% |
| 2020-21 | 824 | 57 | 7% |
| 2021-22 | 811 | 48 | 6% |
| 2022-23 | 821 | 41 | 5% |
| 2023-24 | 834 | 41 | 5% |
| 2024-25 | 842 | 33 | 4% |
