Serving 926 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Haw Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 81% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 926 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 81% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 69% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Haw Creek Elementary serves the southern part of Cumming, GA, covering an area of approximately 4.9 square miles. Most families can expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 2.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Haw Creek 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
Haw Creek Elementary School's student population of 926 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 65 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
926 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
Average Class Size
20 students
School Rankings
Haw Creek Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Haw Creek Elementary School is 0.64, 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
#76 out of 2192 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
38%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
White
46%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)9.8%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
63%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-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 Haw Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Haw Creek Elementary School is ranked #76 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Haw Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Haw 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?
81% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Haw Creek Elementary School?
926 students attend Haw Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Haw Creek Elementary School students are White, 38% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Haw Creek Elementary School?
Haw Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Haw Creek Elementary School offer ?
Haw Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Haw Creek Elementary School part of?
Haw Creek Elementary School is part of Forsyth County School District.
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