Serving 1,188 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Dacula 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 40% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (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 73% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 1,188 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- 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 1,188 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 82 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
1,188 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
82 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Dacula Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,204 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 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#829 out of 2204 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
5%
Hispanic
28%
18%
Black
33%
36%
White
27%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
6%
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 #829 out of 2,204 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?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Dacula Elementary School?
1,188 students attend Dacula Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Dacula Elementary School students are Black, 28% of students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 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 14:1, which is equal to 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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