Knight Elementary School
Principal: Dr. Toni Ferguson
401 N. River Road, Lilburn, GA 30047
School Highlights
The following school highlights showcase how Knight 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.
- Knight Elementary proudly celebrated its 50th anniversary, bringing together current and former students, staff, families, and community members to honor five decades of learning, leadership, and lasting impact.
- Knight Elementary was recognized by the Georgia Department of Education as a Math Leader School for demonstrating exceptional student growth and achievement in mathematics.
- Knight Elementary earned Distinguished Status from the Georgia Department of Education for its successful implementation of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS). Through PBIS, students are recognized for demonstrating positive behavior, responsibility, and respect, helping foster a safe and supportive learning environment.
- At Knight Elementary, we believe every child is unique, capable, and full of potential. The school offers a variety of inclusive family workshops and engagement opportunities designed to support student success, including Gifted Education Workshops, Multilingual Learner Workshops, and Limitless Kids, a parent-led organization that advocates for and supports students receiving special education services.
- According to the Family Educational Effectiveness Survey (EES), 94% of Knight families reported positive satisfaction, reflecting the school's strong commitment to partnership, communication, and student success.
- Every Knight student participates in Computer Science as part of the special area curriculum. Students develop foundational coding, computational thinking, and problem-solving skills that prepare them for advanced learning opportunities in middle school and beyond.
- Students are encouraged to explore their interests and develop leadership skills through a wide range of extracurricular programs, including Knight Singers, STEM Club, FIRST LEGO Robotics, Garden Club, Reader's Rally, Student Council, Orff Club, Math Olympiad, Girls on the Run, Art Assistant Club, and Kindness Club.
- Knight Elementary's annual Box of Love initiative brings the school community together to support families during the holiday season through donations of nonperishable food items, demonstrating the school's commitment to compassion, service, and community care.