Serving 1,159 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Dacula Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 1,159 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Dacula Elementary School serves the eastern part of Dacula, GA, covering an area of approximately 13.5 square miles. Families in this zone can expect a typical drive to the school of 5-10 minutes, with the furthest edge being about 4.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dacula Elementary School's student population of 1,159 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 86 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,159 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
86 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Dacula Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dacula Elementary School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#743 out of 2192 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
6%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
30%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
35%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
22%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.5%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
63%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dacula Elementary School's ranking?
Dacula Elementary School is ranked #743 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Dacula Elementary School?
1,159 students attend Dacula Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Dacula Elementary School students are Black, 30% of students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dacula Elementary School?
Dacula Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dacula Elementary School offer ?
Dacula Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dacula Elementary School part of?
Dacula Elementary School is part of Gwinnett County School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
There's a lot to love about this school. The increasingly diverse student population presents a few challenges that you sometimes see reflected in less-than-stellar standardized test scores (still well above average for Georgia), but it also creates a wonderful climate where students experience and learn to embrace the diversity of others. The teachers and admins are unusually dedicated - sometimes to a fault, because you can often find them working well after school hours. I say to a fault because they aren't paid for that extra work, but that's another conversation for another day! (Full disclosure - I am not a classroom teacher and I am able to do most of my own unpaid work from home). Also exceptional are the school's facility (thanks to an award-winning custodial staff) and its clubs and activities, including a chess club, robotics club and a robust choral music program for all students K-5.
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