Ferguson Elementary School
Principal: Altonise Royal
1755 Centerview Drive, Duluth, GA 30096
School Highlights
The following school highlights showcase how Ferguson 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.
- Ferguson students represent 31 countries worldwide, and more than 22 languages are spoken in our households. At Ferguson Elementary, we take pride in being a culturally responsive and inclusive learning community where every child is valued, supported, and challenged. As a School of Dreams, we are committed to fostering a positive school culture through strong relationships, student leadership opportunities, and meaningful family engagement.
- The Dartha B. Ferguson Foundation, founded during the school's inaugural year and part of the Gwinnett County Public Schools Foundation, provided books for the media center, supplies for students and teachers, playground equipment for all homerooms, and hosted Trick or Treat Night and a Foundation Ball for the school community.
- Over 100 students participated in Ferguson Elementary school clubs. These before, during, and after-school clubs support academic learning, provide STEM activities, and develop individual student interests and strengths. Ferguson Elementary's Garden Club flourished this year under the guidance of our dedicated sponsors, who were honored with the University of Georgia of Gwinnett Blooming Award for their outstanding commitment to cultivating a vibrant gardening program that enriched our school community.
- Ferguson’s Cultural Awareness Committee planned activities, lessons, highlights, and displays to honor and recognize all nationalities. The school culminated heritage celebrations with a parade, classroom learning activities, and a community International Night.
- Ferguson Elementary proudly partnered with McClure High School and Meadowcreek High School to implement a year-long internship program for their high school students. Throughout the 2024 - 2025 school year, these dedicated students contributed their time and skills as clinic helpers, tutors, teacher assistants, and mentors, leaving a lasting impact on the Ferguson school community.
- Ferguson Elementary successfully implemented a new Parent Volunteer Program this year, placing two classroom parent coordinators in each homeroom. These volunteers collaborated closely with our Parent Outreach Liaison and Title I Parent Instructional Coordinator to strengthen family engagement and support classroom needs.
- Ferguson Elementary hosted its second annual PBIS spring carnival, celebrating students' positive behavior throughout the semester. Students utilized PBIS tickets earned during the second semester to enjoy various attractions, including water games, popcorn, snow cones, cookies, dunk tank throws, and obstacle races. The event marked a delightful culmination of efforts to promote and acknowledge exemplary conduct within the school community.
- Each week, students were celebrated as Ferguson Mustangs of the Week—recognizing role models who consistently demonstrated respect for others and took responsibility for their learning and behavior.
- Ferguson Elementary was proud to host the Ready By 5 (RB5) program—an 8-week, free initiative for Gwinnett County families with children from birth to age 5. This engaging program allowed parents and children to learn together while strengthening parenting skills to support early learning and school readiness.
- Ferguson proudly launched its inaugural Peer Leaders program with 20 dedicated fourth and fifth-grade students who worked alongside the principal, school counselor, and GCPS Student Leadership Coordinator to develop essential leadership skills and strategies to positively impact the school community.
- Ferguson Elementary proudly served over 40 students in our ten self-contained classrooms this year, including seven Pre-K classes—reflecting our commitment to providing individualized support and inclusive learning environments for our exceptional learners.