Head Elementary School

Head Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5
1801 Hewatt Rd SW,  Lilburn, GA
Smoke Rise Neighborhood
Gwinnett County Public Schools
4.1
740 Students
A
Niche Grade
Head Elementary School (Head) is a public elementary school in Lilburn, Georgia serving approximately 700 students in prekindergarten through fifth grade, with an average student-teacher ratio of 16-to-1. The school utilizes the Academic Knowledge and Skills curriculum (AKS) and implements the Gwinnett County Public School assessment program. This program shares the components of a student’s learning throughout a school year with parents and guardians, allowing them to analyze those components. The school’s 100-book challenge is for kindergarten and first-grade students. In this challenge, each student will read 100 books or have their parent or guardian read to them, record the books on a sheet and turn in that sheet to the media center. The drum club for fourth- and fifth-grade students teaches African drumming while developing the student's leadership skills. Students audition for around 15 spots available in this club. This club also depends on student interest and the instrument availability. Head’s Kindness Club focuses on teaching students the value of helping others, showing empathy and performing acts of service through community projects. The school also partners with local eateries for fun school spirit nights.

School Details

Head of School
Lisa Johnson
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Math Proficiency
66%
Reading Proficiency
62%

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A
Teachers
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
62%
Math Proficiency
66%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
56
Full Time Teachers
56
Teachers in First or Second Year
7.2%

GreatSchools Rating

10
Test Scores
10
Equity
7
Student Progress
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Test Scores

Math
36.1%
State Average
15.6%
Science
41%
State Average
10.6%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
686:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.6%
Female
48.4%
Black
29%
White
27.1%
Hispanic
18.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
17.3%
Two or more races
8%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#11 Most Diverse Public ES in Georgia
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
4.1 7 Reviews
1.0 parent
10/15/2025
I wanted to share our experience because it might help other parents of advanced learners. When my daughter attended this school, I repeatedly asked about gifted testing because she was showing early reading and math skills far beyond grade level. I was told she wasn’t showing gifted ability because...
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5.0 parent
6/22/2021
I've had two children who've gone to RD Head Elementary. Eldest one was all the way through to grade 5. Youngest one just did Kindergarten before we had to move. Both had excellent experiences at the school. Principal and teachers took great interest in developing the children and the program for gi...
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5.0 parent
7/28/2020
Great experience. Looking forward to enrolling my last child this year.
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5.0 parent
12/4/2017
Excellent teachers. Excellent support staff. Leadership has been in transition- not sure about principals leadership and ability to communicate with parents
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Head Elementary School

Head Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Lilburn, GA and is served by the Gwinnett County Public Schools in Georgia. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 740 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 66% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 62% are proficient in reading. Head Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $434,236. Discover additional schools in the area, like Brookwood High School, Shiloh High School, South Gwinnett High School, and more. Learn more about what Lilburn has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Head Elementary School.

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