Corley Elementary School
Principal: Aleshia Duckworth
1331 Pleasant Hill Road, Lawrenceville, GA 30044
School Highlights
The following school highlights showcase how Corley 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.
- Corley Elementary continues to offer an innovative Family Engagement Center located in a central area of the school. Community members can access English classes, technology support, parent workshops, and strategies to support student learning at home, along with other helpful resources.
- Corley Elementary provides a Play 2 Learn program for children ages 0 to 5. This program offers young children and their parents the chance to engage in interactive lesson plans within a preschool environment throughout the year, supporting early learning and readiness for kindergarten.
- Corley Elementary promoted cultural awareness by celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, Women's History Month, Black History Month, Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) History Month, and hosting events such as International Day Parades and International Night.
- The Extended Learning Time Academy, supported by Title I funding, provides extra academic assistance in reading and math for students who need it. Additionally, Corley Elementary runs local enrichment academies to offer advanced support for students aiming to excel in the school’s standards and curriculum.
- Corley Elementary has continued its Parent-Teacher Association (PTA), which includes teachers, staff, and community members. The PTA has started supporting the school, community, and staff through a variety of activities and celebrations aimed at strengthening family engagement.
- Corley Elementary hosted various community events, such as Fine Arts Night, International Day Parade, 4 Core Night, the Shamrock Shake, Trunk Or Treat, Parent Workshops, and other gatherings, to strengthen the bond between the school and the community.
- Throughout the school year, Corley Elementary provides students with a wide range of extracurricular clubs such as Gardening, Chess, Theatre, Art, Walking, Chorus, Leadership, Robotics, LEGO, and more. The recently introduced Theatre program has resulted in local performances that highlight both artistic expression and cultural awareness. These opportunities allow students to explore their individual interests, and participation has doubled compared to the previous year.
- Corley Elementary has continued using the EL Education Curriculum in grades K-5. This effort has empowered teachers to lead professional learning at both the school and district levels, supporting fellow educators, staff, and community members with effective strategies for implementing the curriculum and strengthening both student and staff development.
- Corley Elementary received the CS 100 "All In" Award for its dedication to teaching computer science to every student, successfully meeting computer science standards throughout the 2024-2025 school year.
- In the 2024-2025 school year, the Corley Elementary Robotics Team qualified for the state tournament by competing in the first Lego League UGA State Finals.