Serving 1,158 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Dacula Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 1,158 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dacula Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Dacula Elementary School's student population of 1,158 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 74 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
1,158 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
74 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Dacula Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,168 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 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#534 out of 2168 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
5%
Hispanic
27%
18%
Black
31%
36%
White
30%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
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 #534 out of 2,168 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Georgia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% GA state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average).
How many students attend Dacula Elementary School?
1,158 students attend Dacula Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
31% of Dacula Elementary School students are Black, 30% of students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dacula Elementary School?
Dacula Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dacula Elementary School offer ?
Dacula Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Dacula Elementary School part of?
Dacula Elementary School is part of Gwinnett County School District.
School Reviews
5 6/16/2020
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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