Vickery Creek Elementary School

Q: Is Vickery Creek Elementary School a good school?

Vickery Creek Elementary School ranks 144 th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Vickery Creek Elementary School is a high-performing public elementary school in Cumming, Georgia, serving 1,144 students in grades PK-5 and part of the Forsyth County School District, which is ranked 10th out of 203 districts in the state.

Vickery Creek Elementary consistently outperforms the Forsyth County and Georgia state averages on the Milestones Assessment, with 63% of 3rd graders, 49.7% of 4th graders, and 65.1% of 5th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 57.1%, 56.9%, and 66.4% in the district and 38.4%, 37%, and 48.2% statewide. The school also has a very low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 3.85% to 4.02%, significantly lower than the state average. Vickery Creek Elementary has been ranked among the top 150 elementary schools in Georgia for several years, with a high ranking of 38th in 2018-2019.

When compared to nearby schools in the Forsyth County district, Vickery Creek stands out even among the high-performing institutions. For example, Daves Creek Elementary and Midway Elementary, both within a few miles of Vickery Creek, have even higher academic performance, with Daves Creek ranking 5th in the state and Midway ranking 99th. The school's consistent high ranking and 5-star ratings from SchoolDigger over the years indicate that Vickery Creek Elementary has maintained a high level of academic excellence and quality of education.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

6280 Post Rd
Cumming, GA 30040

(770) 346-0040

District: Forsyth County

SchoolDigger Rank:
144^th of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,898

Students who attend Vickery Creek Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Vickery Creek Middle School
High:	West Forsyth High School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.6

Number of students: 1,118

Racial breakdown:

White:

59.0%

Asian:

26.7%

Hispanic:

7.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 10%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Vickery Creek Elementary School ranks better than 88.5% of elementary schools in Georgia. It also ranks 11^th among 21 ranked elementary schools in the Forsyth County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 89.39. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (59%), Asian (26.7%), Hispanic (7.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 10% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Vickery Creek Elementary School is 16.6. 18 elementary schools in the Forsyth County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Vickery Creek Elementary School employs 67.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Vickery Creek Elementary School is $7,898, which is the lowest among 21 elementary schools in the Forsyth County School District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

Vickery Creek Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Forsyth County:

SchoolDigger ranks Forsyth County 10^th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Vickery Creek Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	GA State Percentile
2006	90.18	21^st	1101	98.1%
2007	90.34	24^th	1125	97.9%
2008	90.06	39^th	1134	96.6%
2009	89.45	50^th	1133	95.6%
2010	90.43	14^th	1183	98.8%
2011	88.64	30^th	1212	97.5%
2012	87.44	37^th	1201	96.9%
2013	85.80	52^nd	1225	95.8%
2014	81.97	142^nd	1231	88.5%
2015	93.08	81^st	1240	93.5%
2016	93.93	71^st	1233	94.2%
2017	91.67	94^th	1205	92.2%
2018	92.76	80^th	1209	93.4%
2019	96.42	38^th	1234	96.9%
2021	94.04	78^th	1214	93.6%
2022	91.05	113^th	1244	90.9%
2023	88.04	149^th	1242	88.0%
2024	89.39	144^th	1248	88.5%

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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 4.6)

67%

22%

11%

Reviews:

by a parent
Wednesday, May 16, 2018

Very limited communication from administration. Last minute notification of events and needs from the school. Too much Franklin Covey Leader in Me and too little academics. This school use to be a fabulous school and has been on the decline over the past 5 years. It is so sad to see. Close Quote

by a parent
Friday, May 11, 2018

Great teachers and staff at VCE but I’ve been very disappointed with how the kids here behave. Not necessarily the schools fault as respect and kindness start in the home. I would maybe think twice here if you have a sensitive child to bullying and getting picked on. I don’t think there’s enough effort made by VCE against bullying imo compared to the 3 other Elementary schools we have attended. These behaviors would absolutely not be tolerated and I sincerely hope things get a little more strict in this particular area!!!! We have had great teachers so far though:) Close Quote

by a parent
Saturday, March 31, 2012

This is a great school in that there is a lot of parent involvement, but the administration proves difficult to communicate with when needed. Also, I have no idea how they say the student-teacher ratio is 17-1. My child has been there 4 years and has had 25-27 kids in class each year. This is far too much for one teacher to handle and the kids ultimately suffer. We've had a mediocre experience here at best, just not sure it's all that some say it is in the way of providing a stellar education. Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, February 22, 2011

It is a big school that feels small. Many parents volunteer! Close Quote

by a parent
Sunday, January 30, 2011

Amazing school. Community/PTA involvement is outstanding. Teachers and staff are great. Can't say enough great things about this school. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Vickery Creek Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1998	589	0	2	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	598
1999	749	0	2	5	2	n/a	n/a	0	758
2000	851	2	1	6	2	n/a	n/a	0	862
2001	885	2	2	12	3	n/a	n/a	0	904
2002	971	7	5	13	1	n/a	n/a	0	997
2003	971	7	5	13	1	n/a	n/a	0	997
2004	854	7	4	19	0	n/a	n/a	0	884
2005	886	8	9	19	0	n/a	n/a	1	923
2006	947	9	12	24	1	n/a	n/a	5	998
2007	1006	15	35	27	0	n/a	n/a	16	1099
2008	1111	19	59	56	2	n/a	n/a	24	1271
2009	1117	26	79	67	0	n/a	n/a	27	1316
2010	988	23	58	73	6	1	21	0	1170
2011	1002	24	61	81	3	0	20	0	1191
2012	999	24	74	77	1	0	23	0	1198
2013	872	28	82	72	0	0	26	0	1080
2014	876	27	112	107	1	0	31	0	1154
2015	861	42	152	105	1	0	33	0	1194
2016	865	50	181	95	2	0	46	0	1239
2017	799	50	193	83	6	0	59	0	1190
2018	807	37	214	84	6	0	53	0	1201
2019	801	42	252	89	5	0	63	0	1252
2020	801	39	292	89	7	0	59	0	1287
2021	770	40	318	86	6	0	53	0	1273
2022	744	32	360	93	5	0	48	0	1282
2023	714	33	278	82	4	0	33	0	1144
2024	660	33	299	79	5	0	42	0	1118

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Vickery Creek Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1998	598	33.0	18.1	4.7
1999	758	46.5	16.3	7.1
2000	862	55.0	15.7	5.8
2001	904	60.0	15.1	3.8
2002	997	68.0	14.7	3.2
2003	997	68.0	14.7	3.2
2004	884	59.0	15.0	2.7
2005	923	59.6	15.5	2.9
2006	998	63.5	15.7	2.7
2007	1099	71.0	15.5	3.5
2008	1271	75.5	16.8	4.5
2009	1316	79.5	16.6	6.8
2010	1170	65.5	17.8	7
2011	1191	63.0	18.9	8
2012	1198	63.5	18.8	8.1
2013	1080	56.0	19.2	8.8
2014	1154	61.0	18.9	8.8
2015	1194	65.0	18.3	7.2
2016	1239	68.0	18.2	7.8
2017	1190	68.0	17.5	5.5
2018	1201	70.4	17.0	5.6
2019	1252	71.0	17.6	5.7
2020	1287	75.1	17.1	3.6
2021	1273	75.0	16.9	3.8
2022	1282	74.0	17.3	n/a
2023	1144	64.2	17.8	4
2024	1118	67.1	16.6	10

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Vickery Creek Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1998	598	33.0	18.1	4.7
1999	758	46.5	16.3	7.1
2000	862	55.0	15.7	5.8
2001	904	60.0	15.1	3.8
2002	997	68.0	14.7	3.2
2003	997	68.0	14.7	3.2
2004	884	59.0	15.0	2.7
2005	923	59.6	15.5	2.9
2006	998	63.5	15.7	2.7
2007	1099	71.0	15.5	3.5
2008	1271	75.5	16.8	4.5
2009	1316	79.5	16.6	6.8
2010	1170	65.5	17.8	7
2011	1191	63.0	18.9	8
2012	1198	63.5	18.8	8.1
2013	1080	56.0	19.2	8.8
2014	1154	61.0	18.9	8.8
2015	1194	65.0	18.3	7.2
2016	1239	68.0	18.2	7.8
2017	1190	68.0	17.5	5.5
2018	1201	70.4	17.0	5.6
2019	1252	71.0	17.6	5.7
2020	1287	75.1	17.1	3.6
2021	1273	75.0	16.9	3.8
2022	1282	74.0	17.3	n/a
2023	1144	64.2	17.8	4
2024	1118	67.1	16.6	10

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Vickery Creek Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$116 (1.6%)	$7,174 (98.4%)	$7,290
2018	$133 (1.7%)	$7,841 (98.3%)	$7,974
2019	$133 (1.7%)	$7,765 (98.3%)	$7,898

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Vickery Creek Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 38^th of 1234 Elementary schools	Ranks 149^th of 1242 Elementary schools	8.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Vickery Creek Elementary School)	76.9	58.3	18.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Forsyth County)	67.8	60.9	6.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	38.6	3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Vickery Creek Elementary School)	90	79.4	10.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Forsyth County)	77.6	71.1	6.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	52	45.6	6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Vickery Creek Elementary School)	78.8	46.4	32.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Forsyth County)	71.7	56.8	14.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	36.1	5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Vickery Creek Elementary School)	82.7	67.6	15.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Forsyth County)	79.8	72.3	7.5%
4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	49	45.7	3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Vickery Creek Elementary School)	74.7	65.7	9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Forsyth County)	72.3	63.7	8.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	45	41.6	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Vickery Creek Elementary School)	83.5	63	20.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Forsyth County)	74.5	68.3	6.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	41	37.4	3.6%
5th Grade Science (Vickery Creek Elementary School)	69.1	58.3	10.8%
5th Grade Science (Forsyth County)	70.5	62.1	8.4%
5th Grade Science (Georgia)	43	40	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1252	1144	8.6%
African American	42	33	21.4%
American Indian	5	4	20%
Asian	252	278	10.3%
Hispanic	89	82	7.9%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	801	714	10.9%
Two or More Races	63	33	47.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	5.7%	4%	1.6%

Schools Near Vickery Creek Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2024)			Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2024)			Milestones Assessment Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Vickery Creek Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6280 Post Rd	Cumming	30040	Forsyth County	Forsyth County	No	No	No	No	(770) 346-0040	1,118	67	16.6	10.0%	660 (59.0%)	33 (3.0%)	79 (7.1%)	299 (26.7%)	5 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (3.8%)	89.4	144^th of 1248 public elementary schools	88.5%		88	149^th of 1242 public elementary schools	88.0%	5	63.0	49.7	65.1	78.8	78.7	73.6	59.0	$7,898	$133	$7,765
Midway Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4805 Atlanta Hwy	Alpharetta	30004	Fulton County	Forsyth County	No	No	No	No	(770) 475-6670	722	48	15.0	15.5%	207 (28.7%)	39 (5.4%)	80 (11.1%)	355 (49.2%)	13 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (3.9%)	92.8	99^th of 1248 public elementary schools	92.1%		95.3	70^th of 1242 public elementary schools	94.4%	29	50.5	72.2	70.3	70.9	88.1	81.2	68.8	$9,679	$193	$9,486
New Hope Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4810 Castleberry Road	Cumming	30040	Forsyth County	Forsyth County	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(678) 965-5101	1,143	72	15.8	15.4%	344 (30.1%)	41 (3.6%)	112 (9.8%)	595 (52.1%)	6 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (3.9%)	94.2	79^th of 1248 public elementary schools	93.7%					(n/a)	70.4	65.6	69.9	79.5	89.2	71.0	63.7
Brandywine Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	175 Martin Drive	Alpharetta	30004	Fulton County	Forsyth County	No	No	No	No	(770) 667-2585	1,173	79	14.9	33.9%	209 (17.8%)	89 (7.6%)	306 (26.1%)	511 (43.6%)	7 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	51 (4.3%)	81	219^th of 1248 public elementary schools	82.5%		84.3	184^th of 1242 public elementary schools	85.2%	35	54.7	53.0	54.6	60.3	74.3	60.9	50.3	$8,929	$140	$8,788
Shiloh Point Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	8145 Majors Rd	Cumming	30041	Forsyth County	Forsyth County	No	No	No	No	(678) 341-6481	1,069	72	14.9	12.3%	236 (22.1%)	31 (2.9%)	98 (9.2%)	659 (61.6%)	10 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (3.3%)	94.5	76^th of 1248 public elementary schools	93.9%		93.8	87^th of 1242 public elementary schools	93.0%	11	60.9	61.2	78.7	76.3	77.0	76.3	74.9	$9,362	$133	$9,230
George W. Whitlow Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3655 Castleberry Rd	Cumming	30040	Forsyth County	Forsyth County	No	No	No	No	(678) 965-5090	1,237	94	13.1	30.2%	363 (29.3%)	73 (5.9%)	247 (20.0%)	508 (41.1%)	8 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	37 (3.0%)	89.8	139^th of 1248 public elementary schools	88.9%		86	171^st of 1242 public elementary schools	86.2%	32	54.0	52.8	76.8	68.5	68.5	79.8	68.5	$9,723	$140	$9,583
Kelly Mill Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1180 Chamblee Gap Rd	Cumming	30040	Forsyth County	Forsyth County	No	No	No	No	(678) 965-4953	1,052	66	15.9	15.6%	582 (55.3%)	56 (5.3%)	117 (11.1%)	235 (22.3%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	60 (5.7%)	87.2	161^st of 1248 public elementary schools	87.1%		92.6	100^th of 1242 public elementary schools	91.9%	61	54.3	62.7	66.1	68.5	78.2	66.7	51.9	$8,817	$136	$8,681
Big Creek Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1994 Peachtree Pkwy	Cumming	30041	Forsyth County	Forsyth County	No	No	No	No	(770) 887-4584	661	47	14.0	13.5%	184 (27.8%)	45 (6.8%)	39 (5.9%)	362 (54.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (4.7%)	97.7	22^nd of 1248 public elementary schools	98.2%		97.5	34^th of 1242 public elementary schools	97.3%	12	69.6	70.3	84.4	79.4	89.0	86.7	81.5	$13,290	$241	$13,049
Sawnee Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1616 Canton Hwy	Cumming	30040	Forsyth County	Forsyth County	No	No	No	No	(770) 887-6161	1,831	106	17.2	20.9%	712 (38.9%)	65 (3.5%)	232 (12.7%)	758 (41.4%)	16 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (2.6%)	80.5	225^th of 1248 public elementary schools	82.0%		85.8	173^rd of 1242 public elementary schools	86.1%	52	49.0	48.3	58.9	62.6	68.8	64.6	53.2	$8,605	$163	$8,442
Daves Creek Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3740 Melody Mizer Ln	Cumming	30041	Forsyth County	Forsyth County	No	No	No	No	(770) 888-1222	1,016	71	14.3	8.4%	93 (9.2%)	30 (3.0%)	35 (3.4%)	835 (82.2%)	5 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (1.8%)	99.2	5^th of 1248 public elementary schools	99.6%		99.5	3^rd of 1242 public elementary schools	99.8%	2	85.1	81.8	88.8	91.7	96.4	92.0	83.9	$8,583	$133	$8,450

Frequently Asked Questions about Vickery Creek Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Vickery Creek Elementary School?

Students at Vickery Creek Elementary School are 59% White, 27% Asian, 7% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 3% African American.

What schools do graduates of Vickery Creek Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Vickery Creek Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Vickery Creek Middle School
High : West Forsyth High School

How many students attend Vickery Creek Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,118 students attended Vickery Creek Elementary School.

Is Vickery Creek Elementary School a good school?

Vickery Creek Elementary School ranks 144^th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Vickery Creek Elementary School in?

Forsyth County

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