Serving 1,112 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 94% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 37%). 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 15:1 is higher 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 64% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 1,112 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 94% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 83% (Top 5%)
- 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
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Daves Creek Elementary School's student population of 1,112 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 75 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
1,112 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
75 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Daves Creek Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Daves Creek Elementary School is 0.35, which is less 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
#6 out of 2204 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
94%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
80%
5%
Hispanic
4%
18%
Black
3%
36%
White
10%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
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 2,204 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?
94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% 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?
1,112 students attend Daves Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Daves Creek Elementary School students are Asian, 10% of students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Daves Creek Elementary School?
Daves Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher 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
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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Date
Last Day of School
May 22, 2025 (Thursday)
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