Serving 900 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cumming 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 43% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 900 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Cumming Elementary School serves a central area in Cumming, GA, covering approximately 14.9 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with an average distance of about 2.2 miles to the zone's edge, and the furthest point being 3.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cumming Elementary School's student population of 900 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 78 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
900 students
Total Classroom Teachers
78 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Cumming 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 Cumming Elementary School is 0.65, which is less 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
#1033 out of 2192 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
7%
5%
Hispanic
47%
20%
Black
7%
36%
White
35%
34%
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.7%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
63%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cumming Elementary School's ranking?
Cumming Elementary School is ranked #1033 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?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Cumming Elementary School?
900 students attend Cumming Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Cumming Elementary School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cumming Elementary School?
Cumming Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cumming Elementary School offer ?
Cumming Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cumming Elementary School part of?
Cumming Elementary School is part of Forsyth County School District.
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