Baldwin Elementary School
Principal: Dr. Brenda F. Johnson
123 Price Place, Norcross, GA 30071
School Highlights
The following school highlights showcase how Baldwin Elementary School is fulfilling Gwinnett County Public School's four strategic priorities of Empathy, Equity, Effectiveness, and Excellence. Visit the School Profile Dashboard to find more detailed data on our school.
- Baldwin Elementary, a Spanish Dual Language Immersion School, proudly celebrated a year of outstanding achievement, innovation, and community engagement. On March 9, 2026, Baldwin commemorated its 10th anniversary, honoring a decade of service to students, families, staff, and the Norcross community. The celebration recognized student leaders, educators, and community partners whose dedication has helped shape Baldwin's legacy while setting a vision for continued growth and excellence.
- Baldwin students continued to make an impact beyond the classroom. For the second consecutive year, Georgia Representative Dr. Arlene Beckles invited Coaches Ken Almon, Yesenia Gutierrez, and Baldwin students to the State Capitol, where they were recognized under House Resolution 212 for their Junior Running Program. Students experienced the legislative process firsthand, observed activities on the House floor, and were celebrated in front of state leaders and elected officials.
- Family engagement remained a cornerstone of Baldwin's success. The school offered numerous opportunities for parents and families to connect and learn through Local School Council participation, Curriculum Night, Parent-Teacher Conferences, Family Engagement workshops, Early Learning classes, and English language classes. These efforts strengthened partnerships between home and school while empowering families to support student success.
- Baldwin's commitment to innovation and technology was showcased through its expanding robotics and STEM programs. The Baldwin Bluebots competed in a district-wide robotics tournament, demonstrating exceptional coding, collaboration, and problem-solving skills. This year, the robotics program expanded to include a Kindergarten–1st Grade Discover Team and a 2nd–3rd Grade Explore Team. Additionally, Baldwin was honored to receive the 2026 Andria Daniels Technology Grant Award from the Upsilon Alpha Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., providing $1,000 to further enhance computer science and STEM learning opportunities.
- Students participated in a record number of extracurricular clubs and enrichment opportunities, including Running Club, Robotics, Ladies of Excellence, Blue Diamond Step Team, Art Club, National Elementary Honor Society, Jr. BETA, Peer Leaders, Student Council, Chorus, Soccer, Basketball, Recycling Club, and Gardening Club. Baldwin also welcomed special guests such as The Atlanta Opera and the Atlanta Falcons, creating memorable learning experiences for students and staff.
- Throughout the year, Baldwin celebrated student achievement through numerous recognition programs. Students earned distinctions including Principal's Honor Roll, Honor Roll, Rising Star Awards, Humanities Awards, selection to the GCPS Honors Chorus, and Gifted Student of the Year honors. Multilingual learners were also recognized for their language proficiency growth and accomplishments.
- Baldwin's students, staff, and families proudly participated in the annual Norcross Cluster Innovation Showcase at Lillian Webb Park. Our chorus entertained attendees while students showcased innovative robotics, engineering, and STEM projects, highlighting the school's commitment to creativity and problem-solving.
- The school hosted numerous family and community events, including Fall Festival/Trunk or Treat, Harvest Luncheon, Hispanic Heritage Travel Fair, Career Day, Math Night, Literacy Night, the Baldwin Fun Run, and STEM and Computer Science Innovation Showcase. These events fostered strong partnerships and strengthened connections among students, families, and the community.
- Baldwin also continued its commitment to fostering a positive school culture as a Distinguished PBIS School. Through Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS), students are recognized for demonstrating Baldwin's core values by being Respectful, Safe, Leaders, and Kind.
- Baldwin remained dedicated to supporting its youngest learners through the Play2Learn kindergarten readiness program. Serving children ages 2–5 and their caregivers, the program provides weekly opportunities to develop essential early learning skills through play, including literacy, mathematics, socialization, motor development, and school readiness.
- As Baldwin celebrates ten years of excellence, the school continues to build a legacy of academic achievement, innovation, family engagement, and community partnership—preparing every student for success today and in the future.