Serving 645 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Fort Daniel Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher 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 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 645 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 66% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Fort Daniel Elementary School serves the northeast part of Dacula, GA, covering an area of approximately 2.3 square miles. Families typically live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 1.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fort Daniel Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Fort Daniel Elementary School's student population of 645 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
645 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Fort Daniel Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fort Daniel Elementary School is 0.78, 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
#211 out of 2192 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
15%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
25%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
24%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
White
27%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.2%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
63%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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 Fort Daniel Elementary School's ranking?
Fort Daniel Elementary School is ranked #211 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Fort Daniel Elementary School often compared to?
Fort Daniel Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Puckett's Mill Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Fort Daniel Elementary School?
645 students attend Fort Daniel Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
27% of Fort Daniel Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Black, 15% of students are Asian, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fort Daniel Elementary School?
Fort Daniel Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Fort Daniel Elementary School offer ?
Fort Daniel Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Fort Daniel Elementary School part of?
Fort Daniel Elementary School is part of Gwinnett County School District.
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