Ferguson Elementary School saw Hispanic enrollment grow to 564 students in the 2024-25 school year, reflecting a 12.8% increase compared to the prior year, reports the Georgia Department of Education.
Total enrollment at Ferguson Elementary was 842 students for 2024-25, with Hispanic students comprising 67% of the population—the largest group on campus, according to data.
The school operates within the Gwinnett County School District, headquartered in Lawrenceville.
Within Gwinnett County School District’s 140 schools, Berkmar High School had the highest number of Hispanic students, reporting 2,072 enrolled in 2024-25.
The National Center for Education Statistics notes Georgia’s public school population was 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 still challenges Georgia schools after the pandemic, with 20.7% of students in 2024 missing at least 10% of school days, the Georgia Department of Education reports. The state responded by launching a statewide real-time attendance dashboard, a public awareness campaign, and extra assistance for high-need districts.
Recent state legislation in 2025 changed attendance laws, prohibiting expulsion only for absenteeism and adding new reporting guidelines. The policy now also coordinates with alternate diploma pathways.
By 2026, Georgia’s student-to-teacher ratio averaged around 14:1, which is favorable compared with the national average of 15:1.
| School Year | Total Enrollment | Total Hispanic students | % of Hispanic students |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-11 | 911 | 373 | 41% |
| 2011-12 | 958 | 373 | 39% |
| 2012-13 | 946 | 378 | 40% |
| 2013-14 | 943 | 358 | 38% |
| 2014-15 | 941 | 376 | 40% |
| 2015-16 | 900 | 513 | 57% |
| 2016-17 | 896 | 519 | 58% |
| 2017-18 | 851 | 485 | 57% |
| 2018-19 | 823 | 452 | 55% |
| 2019-20 | 841 | 470 | 56% |
| 2020-21 | 824 | 453 | 55% |
| 2021-22 | 811 | 454 | 56% |
| 2022-23 | 821 | 467 | 57% |
| 2023-24 | 834 | 500 | 60% |
| 2024-25 | 842 | 564 | 67% |
