Daves Creek Elementary School

3740 Melody Mizer Ln
Cumming, GA 30041
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 1%
Serving 881 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Daves 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 93% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85% (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 90% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 881 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 90%
  • : Top 1% in GA
  • : 93% (Top 1%)
  • : 85% (Top 1%)
  • : 83% (Top 5%)
  • : Daves Creek Elementary School serves the southern part of Cumming, GA, covering an area of approximately 6.5 square miles. Most families typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 2.4 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

School Overview

Daves Creek Elementary School's student population of 881 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 67 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
881 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers

Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓

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School Rankings

Daves Creek Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Daves Creek Elementary School is 0.33, 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.
This School
State Level (GA)
#6 out of 2192 schools
(Top 1%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

93%
39%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

85%
40%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

83%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
81%
5%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
4%
20%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓

Black
3%
36%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓

White
10%
34%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
2%
5%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
90%
0.33

Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
17%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
63%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%

Showing 2010–2025. 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 Daves Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Daves Creek Elementary School is ranked #6 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Daves Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Daves Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Big Creek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
93% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 85% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Daves Creek Elementary School?
881 students attend Daves Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Daves Creek Elementary School students are Asian, 10% of students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Daves Creek Elementary School?
Daves Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Daves Creek Elementary School offer ?
Daves Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Daves Creek Elementary School part of?
Daves Creek Elementary School is part of Forsyth County School District.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 881 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 90%
  • : Top 1%
  • : 93% (Top 1%)
  • : 85% (Top 1%)
  • : 83% (Top 5%)
  • : Daves Creek Elementary School serves the southern part of Cumming, GA, covering an area of approximately 6.5 square miles. Most families typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 2.4 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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