Big Creek Elementary School

1994 Peachtree Pkwy
Cumming, GA 30041
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 1%
Serving 613 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Big Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 88% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 613 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • : Top 1% in GA
  • : 88% (Top 1%)
  • : 85% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Big Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Big Creek Elementary School's student population of 613 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
613 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
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School Rankings

Big Creek Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 2,168 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Big Creek Elementary School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (GA)
#5 out of 2168 schools
(Top 1%)
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88%
36%
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85%
39%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
57%
5%
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Hispanic
5%
18%
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Black
3%
36%
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White
31%
37%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.58
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Big Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Big Creek Elementary School is ranked #5 out of 2,168 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Big Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Big Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Daves Creek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
88% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% GA state average), while 85% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average).
How many students attend Big Creek Elementary School?
613 students attend Big Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Big Creek Elementary School students are Asian, 31% of students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Big Creek Elementary School?
Big Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Big Creek Elementary School offer ?
Big Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Big Creek Elementary School part of?
Big Creek Elementary School is part of Forsyth County School District.

School Calendar

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Last Day of School
May 23, 2024 (Thursday)
First Day of School
August 01, 2024 (Thursday)

School Reviews

4   1/6/2021
I went here from 3rd to 5th grade came in 2016 and want to give a good review because I liked the school... yeah.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Justin Robinson
5   2/2/2007
a. Excellent b. Yes c. Two-time Governor's Office Platinum Award, National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence, Georgia School of Excellence d. Well maintained e. Parents are very actively involved
- Posted by Parent - annel

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 613 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • : Top 1%
  • : 88% (Top 1%)
  • : 85% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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