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#1034 of 2,268 schools in GA

Top 46% in state

Dacula Elementary School

Elementary School · Gwinnett County · Dacula, GA

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

2500 Fence Rd, Dacula, GA 30019

  • Math 44% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 39% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.7Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-4.45 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.1Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency44.1% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency38.9% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg+2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-2.9 pts
Overall Proficiency42% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)40% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected+1.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile58th
Resources & Environment8.3Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.3:1
District spending per student$14,348
Chronic Absenteeism18.1%

Students at Dacula Elementary School score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).

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2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency44%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency39%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 54 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 42% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
94%
ELA
96%
2010
Math
95%
ELA
97%
2011
Math
93%
ELA
97%
2012
Math
93%
ELA
98%
2013
Math
93%
ELA
98%
2014
Math
56%
ELA
56%
2015
Math
54%
ELA
53%
2016
Math
55%
ELA
52%
2017
Math
52%
ELA
58%
2018
Math
57%
ELA
52%
2019
Math
57%
ELA
52%
2020*
Math
46%
ELA
42%
2021*
Math
46%
ELA
42%
2022
Math
40%
ELA
41%
2024
Math
44%
ELA
39%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 65% (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

66.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Dacula 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 53Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 41Somewhat 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
Hebron Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition4.9privatePK–120.8 mi1,106Compare →
Dyer Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified9.0PK–52.0 mi963Compare →
Alcova Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.7PK–52.2 mi1,459Compare →
Oak Hill Classical SchoolPrivate · tuition6.8privatePK–82.5 mi62Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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

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
#83 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

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

About Dacula Elementary School

Dacula Elementary School is a public elementary school in Dacula, GA, part of Gwinnett County, serving approximately 1,183 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,034 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Dacula Elementary School

What grades does Dacula Elementary School serve?

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

How many students attend Dacula Elementary School?

Dacula Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 1,183 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Dacula Elementary School is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Dacula Elementary School rank in GA?

Dacula Elementary School ranks #1,034 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Dacula Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Dacula Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Dacula Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Dacula Elementary School has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Dacula Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Dacula Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

66.4% of students at Dacula 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
1,183
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
89
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Gwinnett County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
18.1%
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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