Graves Elementary School
Principal: Monica Johnson-Ball
1700 Graves Road, Norcross, GA 30093
School Highlights
The following school highlights showcase how Graves 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.
- Graves ES proudly celebrated 10 years of welcoming students into its spirited school building.
- Graves ES was recognized by the Georgia Department of Education as a 2025-2026 Math Leader school.
- Graves ES received a grant from Green and Healthy Schools and Horace Mann, business partner, to assist with the school's garden care which is often used as an outside classroom for learning.
- Graves ES continues to partner with the Atlanta Food Bank and the Parent Center to provide monthly food distributions for families, while also offering staff members a meaningful opportunity to give back through service to the school community.
- Graves ES recognizes the talents of the students through art, music, dance, and theater with the spring production of Willy Wonka being performed for the students and parents.
- Graves ES held its fifth annual community Soccer Carnival bringing together students, parents, and staff participating in this schoolwide event.
- Graves ES has the privilege of serving 719 multilingual students with diverse language proficiency levels, utilizing Instructional Conversations to strengthen speaking skills and increase academic language development in the classroom.
- Graves ES promotes ongoing school to home communication with the use of an event calendars, parent newsletters, ParentSquare, workshops, and Town Hall meetings.
- Graves ES recognizes our dedicated business partners, Horace Mann and Graves Community Foundation, who support teaching and learning by providing supplemental contributions for students and staff throughout the school year.
- Graves ES, designated staff members, received additional degrees and endorsements to elevate their professional growth in education to serve all students.