Brookwood Elementary School

Brookwood Elementary School in Cumming, Georgia educates Pre-K through 5th grade students, with approximately 855 enrolled children. The school is taught by approximately 55 full-time classroom teachers, supported by other staff including specialist teachers and one or two counselors, providing a student-teacher ratio of nearly 16:1, slightly more than the state average. The school is academically high-performing—approximately 86% of students are at or above grade level in math, ranking in the top 1% in Georgia, and 75% in reading grade level, ranking in the top 5% statewide. The student body is 61% minority, the majority being Asian, and the rest mostly White and other groups. Approximately 13% are qualified for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting moderate economic diversity. Teachers are all certified, with many also possessing specialized training or gifted endorsements, and the broader staff provides a balanced learning environment. Median home values in the vicinity around the school are approximately $490,000, reflecting its location in a stable, family-oriented region of Forsyth County. Brookwood Elementary strikes an equilibrium between high academic standards and respectful, caring community support.

Brookwood Elementary shared its summer hours and opened kindergarten registration for the 2025–26 school year. They also posted school supply lists with an option to order online. The new school year begins on August 4th. Students can also join a fun summer reading challenge with the Gwinnett Library.