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#988 of 2,268 schools in GA

Top 44% in state

Alcova Elementary School

Elementary School · Gwinnett County · Dacula, GA

A Gwinnett County elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.

770 Ewing Chapel Rd, Dacula, GA 30019

  • Math 39% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 39% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.3Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-4.22 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.0Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency38.8% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency39.1% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg-3.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-2.7 pts
Overall Proficiency39% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)37% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected+1.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile56th
Resources & Environment7.2Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.2:1
District spending per student$14,348
Chronic Absenteeism20.8%

Students at Alcova Elementary School score 39% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).

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2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency39%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency39%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 48 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 39% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
83%
ELA
91%
2010
Math
89%
ELA
93%
2011
Math
91%
ELA
95%
2012
Math
88%
ELA
96%
2013
Math
92%
ELA
98%
2014
Math
40%
ELA
41%
2015
Math
47%
ELA
41%
2016
Math
43%
ELA
42%
2017
Math
49%
ELA
37%
2018
Math
52%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
52%
ELA
47%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
40%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
40%
2022
Math
41%
ELA
44%
2024
Math
39%
ELA
39%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

71.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Alcova Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Atlanta map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 3Car-Dependent
  • Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low3/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$115,275

Median home value

$389,000

Median rent

$2,010/mo

College educated

38.6%

Homeownership

86.3%

Poverty rate

4.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30019; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Dacula Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.6PK–52.2 mi1,183Compare →
Hebron Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition4.9privatePK–122.8 mi1,106Compare →
Dyer Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified9.0PK–52.9 mi963Compare →
Harbins Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.7PK–52.9 mi1,351Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Gwinnett County

Schools in district
140
Rank in district
#78 of 139
District spending per student
$14,348NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
13.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Alcova Elementary School is listed in Gwinnett County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Alcova Elementary School

Alcova Elementary School is a public elementary school in Dacula, GA, part of Gwinnett County, serving approximately 1,459 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #988 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Alcova Elementary School

What grades does Alcova Elementary School serve?

Alcova Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Alcova Elementary School?

Alcova Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 1,459 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Alcova Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Alcova Elementary School is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Alcova Elementary School rank in GA?

Alcova Elementary School ranks #988 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Alcova Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Alcova Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Alcova Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Alcova Elementary School has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Alcova Elementary School a charter school?

No, Alcova Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Alcova Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Alcova Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Alcova Elementary School?

71.8% of students at Alcova Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
1,459
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
103
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Gwinnett County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
20.8%
Area population (ZIP 30019)
47,887
Area average commute
34.9 min
Area median age
38.9
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 30019; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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