Fort Daniel Elementary School

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Fort Daniel Elementary School ranks 163 rd of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Fort Daniel Elementary School is a public elementary school in Dacula, Georgia, serving 691 students in grades PK-5 as part of the Gwinnett County school district.

Fort Daniel Elementary consistently outperforms the Gwinnett County and Georgia state averages on the Milestones Assessment, with 70.8% of 5th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts compared to 53.4% in the district and 48.2% statewide. The school maintains a strong statewide ranking, placing in the top 15% of Georgia elementary schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Fort Daniel's student-teacher ratio is relatively low, ranging from 12.5 to 13.3 students per teacher, and the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch is lower than the district and state averages.

When compared to nearby schools, Fort Daniel Elementary stands out. In the 2023-2024 school year, its 5th-grade ELA proficiency rate of 70.8% was significantly higher than the rates of Dacula Elementary (51.1%) and Taylor Elementary (61.1%). This consistent academic excellence, combined with the school's low student-teacher ratio and relatively high socioeconomic status of the student population, suggest a strong commitment to providing a high-quality education to its students.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

1725 Auburn Rd
Dacula, GA 30019

(770) 932-7400

District: Gwinnett County

SchoolDigger Rank:
163^rd of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools

Students who attend Fort Daniel Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Osborne Middle School
High:	Mill Creek High School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.5

Number of students: 691

Racial breakdown:

White:

33.7%

African American:

23.4%

Hispanic:

23.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 37%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Fort Daniel Elementary School ranks better than 86.9% of elementary schools in Georgia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 87.04. (See more...)

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Schooldigger Rankings:

Fort Daniel Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Gwinnett County:

SchoolDigger ranks Gwinnett County 65^th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Fort Daniel Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	GA State Percentile
2006	82.01	132^nd	1101	88.0%
2007	75.22	257^th	1125	77.2%
2008	86.99	79^th	1134	93.0%
2009	85.32	103^rd	1133	90.9%
2010	85.22	101^st	1183	91.5%
2011	86.66	71^st	1212	94.1%
2012	88.56	19^th	1201	98.4%
2013	86.80	29^th	1225	97.6%
2014	87.02	28^th	1231	97.7%
2015	87.81	129^th	1240	89.6%
2016	90.75	99^th	1233	92.0%
2017	87.88	130^th	1205	89.2%
2018	91.40	93^rd	1209	92.3%
2019	92.96	82^nd	1234	93.4%
2021	82.78	195^th	1214	83.9%
2022	90.75	116^th	1244	90.7%
2023	88.76	143^rd	1242	88.5%
2024	87.04	163^rd	1248	86.9%

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

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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by a parent
Wednesday, January 25, 2017

Fort Daniel Elementary is an excellent school. The principal is very approachable. My son enjoys going to school. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Fort Daniel Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1995	1021	9	6	7	1	n/a	n/a	0	1044
1996	1021	9	6	7	1	n/a	n/a	0	1044
1997	1147	9	15	11	4	n/a	n/a	0	1186
1998	1253	20	20	12	4	n/a	n/a	0	1309
1999	1405	25	22	33	4	n/a	n/a	0	1489
2000	995	19	15	23	2	n/a	n/a	0	1054
2001	1116	51	19	47	2	n/a	n/a	0	1235
2002	1388	91	51	81	2	n/a	n/a	0	1613
2003	1388	91	51	81	2	n/a	n/a	0	1613
2004	753	96	40	92	4	n/a	n/a	0	985
2005	732	135	42	109	4	n/a	n/a	50	1072
2006	758	157	61	131	10	n/a	n/a	62	1179
2007	773	158	57	142	4	n/a	n/a	69	1203
2008	730	178	52	154	2	n/a	n/a	84	1200
2009	601	149	56	134	2	n/a	n/a	60	1002
2010	436	79	23	95	2	0	25	0	660
2011	408	81	18	88	1	0	28	0	624
2012	404	74	25	92	1	0	29	0	625
2013	395	78	24	93	0	0	35	0	625
2014	397	95	36	94	0	0	37	0	659
2015	393	94	32	106	0	0	41	0	666
2016	379	97	35	108	0	0	36	0	655
2017	369	105	35	112	0	0	34	0	655
2018	345	107	40	136	0	0	38	0	666
2019	329	116	43	143	0	0	31	0	662
2020	309	129	62	145	0	0	36	0	681
2021	257	136	72	163	0	0	33	0	661
2022	231	148	80	168	0	0	36	0	663
2023	233	162	88	162	0	0	46	0	691

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 Fort Daniel Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	1044	56.5	18.5	6.5
1996	1044	56.5	18.5	6.5
1997	1186	64.7	18.3	7.9
1998	1309	70.9	18.5	7.6
1999	1489	73.7	20.2	7.9
2000	1054	60.0	17.6	4.6
2001	1235	78.8	15.7	6.3
2002	1613	104.1	15.5	6.9
2003	1613	104.1	15.5	6.9
2004	985	66.7	14.8	14.7
2005	1072	77.8	13.8	17.8
2006	1179	84.5	14.0	22.1
2007	1203	87.0	13.8	25.4
2008	1200	82.8	14.5	26.1
2009	1002	74.0	13.5	26.5
2010	660	51.1	12.9	26.1
2011	624	48.3	12.9	26.1
2012	625	44.6	14.0	29.3
2013	625	45.0	13.8	29.8
2014	659	46.0	14.3	26.1
2015	666	46.0	14.4	26.4
2016	655	48.0	13.6	25.3
2017	655	50.8	12.8	26.6
2018	666	50.4	13.2	29.4
2019	662	50.2	13.1	29.3
2020	681	53.1	12.8	29.5
2021	661	51.3	12.8	33.1
2022	663	49.8	13.3	n/a
2023	691	55.0	12.5	37

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 Fort Daniel Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	1044	56.5	18.5	6.5
1996	1044	56.5	18.5	6.5
1997	1186	64.7	18.3	7.9
1998	1309	70.9	18.5	7.6
1999	1489	73.7	20.2	7.9
2000	1054	60.0	17.6	4.6
2001	1235	78.8	15.7	6.3
2002	1613	104.1	15.5	6.9
2003	1613	104.1	15.5	6.9
2004	985	66.7	14.8	14.7
2005	1072	77.8	13.8	17.8
2006	1179	84.5	14.0	22.1
2007	1203	87.0	13.8	25.4
2008	1200	82.8	14.5	26.1
2009	1002	74.0	13.5	26.5
2010	660	51.1	12.9	26.1
2011	624	48.3	12.9	26.1
2012	625	44.6	14.0	29.3
2013	625	45.0	13.8	29.8
2014	659	46.0	14.3	26.1
2015	666	46.0	14.4	26.4
2016	655	48.0	13.6	25.3
2017	655	50.8	12.8	26.6
2018	666	50.4	13.2	29.4
2019	662	50.2	13.1	29.3
2020	681	53.1	12.8	29.5
2021	661	51.3	12.8	33.1
2022	663	49.8	13.3	n/a
2023	691	55.0	12.5	37

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 Fort Daniel Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$348 (3.9%)	$8,588 (96.1%)	$8,937
2018	$308 (3.3%)	$9,149 (96.7%)	$9,458
2019	$340 (3.3%)	$9,829 (96.7%)	$10,168

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Fort Daniel Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 82^nd of 1234 Elementary schools	Ranks 143^rd of 1242 Elementary schools	4.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Fort Daniel Elementary School)	58.3	57	1.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Gwinnett County)	49.8	44.9	4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	38.6	3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Fort Daniel Elementary School)	68.3	57.9	10.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Gwinnett County)	60.2	51.9	8.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	52	45.6	6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Fort Daniel Elementary School)	75.9	55	20.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Gwinnett County)	51.4	42.5	8.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	36.1	5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Fort Daniel Elementary School)	84.8	67.4	17.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Gwinnett County)	60.5	54.3	6.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	49	45.7	3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Fort Daniel Elementary School)	75.2	64.7	10.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Gwinnett County)	53.5	48.6	4.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	45	41.6	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Fort Daniel Elementary School)	74.3	69.8	4.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Gwinnett County)	52.5	45.4	7.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	41	37.4	3.6%
5th Grade Science (Fort Daniel Elementary School)	77.9	69	8.9%
5th Grade Science (Gwinnett County)	56.1	50.9	5.2%
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	662	691	4.4%
African American	116	162	39.7%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	43	88	104.7%
Hispanic	143	162	13.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	329	233	29.2%
Two or More Races	31	46	48.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	29.3%	37%	7.7%

Schools Near Fort Daniel 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
Fort Daniel Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1725 Auburn Rd	Dacula	30019	Gwinnett County	Gwinnett County	No	No	No	No	(770) 932-7400	691	55	12.5	37.0%	233 (33.7%)	162 (23.4%)	162 (23.4%)	88 (12.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (6.7%)	87	163^rd of 1248 public elementary schools	86.9%		88.8	143^rd of 1242 public elementary schools	88.5%	20	57.8	53.1	70.8	69.6	74.3	51.9	66.2	$10,168	$340	$9,829
Freeman's Mill Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2303 Old Peachtree Rd	Lawrenceville	30043	Gwinnett County	Gwinnett County	No	No	No	No	(678) 377-8955	1,057	70	15.1	40.2%	303 (28.7%)	282 (26.7%)	235 (22.2%)	156 (14.8%)	4 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	77 (7.3%)	93.1	98^th of 1248 public elementary schools	92.1%		90.6	127^th of 1242 public elementary schools	89.8%	29	63.2	62.2	74.6	72.1	78.4	65.0	73.4	$10,153	$402	$9,751
Puckett's Mill Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2442 S Pucketts Mill Rd	Dacula	30019	Gwinnett County	Gwinnett County	No	No	No	No	(678) 765-5110	780	57	13.6	21.7%	390 (50.0%)	138 (17.7%)	100 (12.8%)	96 (12.3%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	52 (6.7%)	96.3	48^th of 1248 public elementary schools	96.2%		97.7	29^th of 1242 public elementary schools	97.7%	19	71.5	63.0	86.0	78.5	77.4	79.8	84.5	$9,852	$358	$9,495
Dacula Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2500 Fence Rd	Dacula	30019	Gwinnett County	Gwinnett County	No	No	No	No	(770) 963-7174	1,188	82	14.4	56.0%	316 (26.6%)	398 (33.5%)	328 (27.6%)	61 (5.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	83 (7.0%)	53.4	524^th of 1248 public elementary schools	58.0%		59.3	452^nd of 1242 public elementary schools	63.6%	72	30.8	34.4	51.1	40.4	50.4	41.2	45.7	$9,482	$437	$9,045
Dyer Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1707 Hurricane Shoals Rd	Dacula	30019	Gwinnett County	Gwinnett County	No	No	No	No	(770) 963-6214	861	64	13.3	49.6%	215 (25.0%)	298 (34.6%)	196 (22.8%)	99 (11.5%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (5.8%)	84.7	183^rd of 1248 public elementary schools	85.3%		92.7	97^th of 1242 public elementary schools	92.2%	86	49.3	59.7	64.4	63.2	67.8	57.6	62.7	$9,281	$237	$9,043
Mulberry Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	442 E Union Grove Cir	Auburn	30011	Barrow County	Gwinnett County	No	No	No	No	(678) 226-7460	710	55	13.0	42.0%	212 (29.9%)	256 (36.1%)	158 (22.3%)	39 (5.5%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (6.2%)	81.4	214^th of 1248 public elementary schools	82.9%		81.2	215^th of 1242 public elementary schools	82.7%	1	44.9	47.9	66.1	63.6	65.3	61.8	59.8	$9,606	$255	$9,351
Patrick Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2707 Kilgore Rd	Buford	30519	Gwinnett County	Gwinnett County	No	No	No	No	(678) 765-5260	891	59	15.1	44.3%	174 (19.5%)	268 (30.1%)	214 (24.0%)	188 (21.1%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	44 (4.9%)	70.1	344^th of 1248 public elementary schools	72.4%		80.5	222^nd of 1242 public elementary schools	82.1%	122	43.5	47.2	59.4	50.3	50.0	47.9	58.2	$9,203	$206	$8,997
Ivy Creek Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3443 Ridge Rd	Buford	30519	Gwinnett County	Gwinnett County	No	No	No	No	(678) 714-3655	1,572	97	16.2	30.2%	510 (32.4%)	316 (20.1%)	338 (21.5%)	318 (20.2%)	4 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	85 (5.4%)	93.4	88^th of 1248 public elementary schools	92.9%		96	55^th of 1242 public elementary schools	95.6%	33	57.1	65.3	77.6	66.3	78.5	78.7	78.7	$8,900	$255	$8,645
Duncan Creek Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4500 Braselton Hwy	Hoschton	30548	Jackson County	Gwinnett County	No	No	No	No	(678) 714-5800	1,397	86	16.3	29.3%	568 (40.7%)	302 (21.6%)	222 (15.9%)	217 (15.5%)	3 (0.2%)	3 (0.2%)	82 (5.9%)	90.4	131^st of 1248 public elementary schools	89.5%		86.5	165^th of 1242 public elementary schools	86.7%	34	59.1	58.0	67.8	68.2	74.4	65.2	72.6	$9,251	$406	$8,844
Woodward Mill Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2020 Buford Dr	Lawrenceville	30043	Gwinnett County	Gwinnett County	No	No	No	No	(678) 407-7590	1,020	70	14.5	47.3%	283 (27.7%)	226 (22.2%)	320 (31.4%)	130 (12.7%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	60 (5.9%)	80	233^rd of 1248 public elementary schools	81.3%		81.7	211^th of 1242 public elementary schools	83.0%	22	53.3	38.2	65.6	53.0	66.5	65.6	67.5	$9,019	$199	$8,820

Frequently Asked Questions about Fort Daniel Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Fort Daniel Elementary School?

Students at Fort Daniel Elementary School are 34% White, 23% African American, 23% Hispanic, 13% Asian, 7% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Fort Daniel Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Fort Daniel Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Osborne Middle School
High : Mill Creek High School

Is Fort Daniel Elementary School a good school?

Fort Daniel Elementary School ranks 163^rd of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Fort Daniel Elementary School in?

Gwinnett County

How many students attend Fort Daniel Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 691 students attended Fort Daniel Elementary School.

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