Dacula Elementary School

Q: Is Dacula Elementary School a good school?

Dacula Elementary School ranks 524 th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Dacula Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 1,188 students in grades PK-5 in Dacula, Georgia, which is part of the Gwinnett County school district. However, the school's performance has been declining in recent years, with lower test scores, a drop in statewide ranking, and a decrease in its SchoolDigger rating.

Dacula Elementary's test scores are generally lower than the Gwinnett County and Georgia state averages across grade levels and subjects. For example, in 2023-2024, only 30.8% of 3rd graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 42.1% in Gwinnett County and 38.4% statewide. The school's statewide ranking has also declined from 135th out of 1,231 Georgia elementary schools in 2013-2014 to 524th out of 1,248 in 2023-2024, and its SchoolDigger rating has dropped from 4 stars to 3 stars over this time period. Additionally, Dacula Elementary has seen a significant increase in its free/reduced lunch rate, from 45.01% in 2020-2021 to 55.98% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the district average.

Compared to nearby schools in the Gwinnett County district, such as Puckett's Mill Elementary and Freeman's Mill Elementary, Dacula Elementary's performance is generally lower, with significantly higher test scores and statewide rankings at these other schools. Despite the higher spending per student at Dacula Elementary, the school's test scores and rankings are lower than the state and district averages, suggesting that factors beyond just funding may be contributing to the school's performance challenges.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

2500 Fence Rd
Dacula, GA 30019

(770) 963-7174

District: Gwinnett County

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

Students who attend Dacula Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Dacula Middle School
High:	Dacula High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.4

Number of students: 1,188

Racial breakdown:

African American:

33.5%

Hispanic:

27.6%

White:

26.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 56%

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Performance Trends

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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 53.39. (See more...)

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Schooldigger Rankings:

Dacula 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 Dacula Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	GA State Percentile
2006	83.79	111^th	1101	89.9%
2007	81.16	152^nd	1125	86.5%
2008	76.85	211^th	1134	81.4%
2009	82.73	137^th	1133	87.9%
2010	85.10	103^rd	1183	91.3%
2011	84.19	121^st	1212	90.0%
2012	83.47	116^th	1201	90.3%
2013	80.66	184^th	1225	85.0%
2014	82.21	135^th	1231	89.0%
2015	87.04	137^th	1240	89.0%
2016	80.54	200^th	1233	83.8%
2017	79.57	217^th	1205	82.0%
2018	73.85	288^th	1209	76.2%
2019	73.03	291^st	1234	76.4%
2021	69.06	331^st	1214	72.7%
2022	58.21	471^st	1244	62.1%
2023	59.30	452^nd	1242	63.6%
2024	53.39	524^th	1248	58.0%

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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
Monday, February 18, 2019

DES is a wonderful school. I currently have four children attending from grades K to 5th. My oldest is gifted and provided challenging course work in their fabulous FOCUS program. My 1st grader has needed a lot intervention and the school has done a great job of meeting all of her needs. Dacula Elementary has a diverse student body. The test scores have ping-ponged their ratings up and down, but this is an excellent school. All of the educators and administrators work hard to meet the needs of their students. I have been so pleased with the learning environment my children have been provided here. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Dacula Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	816	816
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	930	930
1993	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	1086	1086
1994	1176	20	0	6	21	n/a	n/a	0	1223
1995	692	12	7	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	713
1996	692	12	7	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	713
1997	780	13	5	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	802
1998	833	18	14	9	1	n/a	n/a	0	875
1999	928	22	10	13	0	n/a	n/a	0	973
2000	735	34	11	22	0	n/a	n/a	0	802
2001	819	51	24	36	1	n/a	n/a	0	931
2002	1003	134	23	84	0	n/a	n/a	0	1244
2003	1003	134	23	84	0	n/a	n/a	0	1244
2004	1057	182	21	102	2	n/a	n/a	0	1364
2005	1082	232	37	111	0	n/a	n/a	49	1511
2006	1164	317	49	153	1	n/a	n/a	73	1757
2007	1198	481	57	244	7	n/a	n/a	89	2076
2008	924	390	67	216	6	n/a	n/a	83	1686
2009	917	425	74	217	6	n/a	n/a	93	1732
2010	821	293	43	188	7	2	59	0	1413
2011	746	269	53	206	6	1	57	0	1338
2012	718	283	47	212	5	2	57	0	1324
2013	702	299	41	227	6	2	52	0	1329
2014	627	310	43	214	5	1	57	0	1257
2015	600	320	52	247	3	0	62	0	1284
2016	553	331	61	214	1	0	45	0	1205
2017	526	353	57	234	0	0	50	0	1220
2018	487	309	53	270	0	0	62	0	1181
2019	461	299	51	239	1	1	72	0	1124
2020	430	332	55	252	2	1	75	0	1147
2021	347	352	52	264	1	1	76	0	1093
2022	345	363	56	314	1	1	78	0	1158
2023	316	398	61	328	0	2	83	0	1188

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 Dacula Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	816	46.0	17.7	7
1992	930	52.0	17.8	9
1993	1086	50.0	21.7	9.8
1994	1223	59.2	20.7	8
1995	713	44.5	16.0	4.9
1996	713	44.5	16.0	4.9
1997	802	43.7	18.4	6.2
1998	875	54.4	16.1	7.2
1999	973	62.6	15.5	7.9
2000	802	54.5	14.7	7.9
2001	931	60.0	15.5	9.7
2002	1244	83.0	15.0	11
2003	1244	83.0	15.0	11
2004	1364	90.1	15.1	13.9
2005	1511	97.8	15.4	15.3
2006	1757	111.3	15.8	17.9
2007	2076	128.3	16.2	21.7
2008	1686	112.3	15.0	24.8
2009	1732	113.0	15.3	29.4
2010	1413	89.6	15.7	35
2011	1338	82.6	16.1	37.6
2012	1324	80.0	16.5	41.1
2013	1329	78.4	16.9	44.3
2014	1257	73.0	17.2	42.7
2015	1284	72.0	17.8	44.8
2016	1205	68.0	17.7	44.5
2017	1220	67.1	18.1	44.8
2018	1181	67.0	17.6	44.8
2019	1124	69.0	16.2	46.2
2020	1147	71.0	16.1	44
2021	1093	70.0	15.6	45
2022	1158	73.5	15.7	n/a
2023	1188	82.1	14.4	56

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 Dacula Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	816	46.0	17.7	7
1992	930	52.0	17.8	9
1993	1086	50.0	21.7	9.8
1994	1223	59.2	20.7	8
1995	713	44.5	16.0	4.9
1996	713	44.5	16.0	4.9
1997	802	43.7	18.4	6.2
1998	875	54.4	16.1	7.2
1999	973	62.6	15.5	7.9
2000	802	54.5	14.7	7.9
2001	931	60.0	15.5	9.7
2002	1244	83.0	15.0	11
2003	1244	83.0	15.0	11
2004	1364	90.1	15.1	13.9
2005	1511	97.8	15.4	15.3
2006	1757	111.3	15.8	17.9
2007	2076	128.3	16.2	21.7
2008	1686	112.3	15.0	24.8
2009	1732	113.0	15.3	29.4
2010	1413	89.6	15.7	35
2011	1338	82.6	16.1	37.6
2012	1324	80.0	16.5	41.1
2013	1329	78.4	16.9	44.3
2014	1257	73.0	17.2	42.7
2015	1284	72.0	17.8	44.8
2016	1205	68.0	17.7	44.5
2017	1220	67.1	18.1	44.8
2018	1181	67.0	17.6	44.8
2019	1124	69.0	16.2	46.2
2020	1147	71.0	16.1	44
2021	1093	70.0	15.6	45
2022	1158	73.5	15.7	n/a
2023	1188	82.1	14.4	56

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 Dacula Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$292 (3.6%)	$7,770 (96.4%)	$8,062
2018	$338 (3.9%)	$8,358 (96.1%)	$8,696
2019	$437 (4.6%)	$9,045 (95.4%)	$9,482

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Dacula 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 291^st of 1234 Elementary schools	Ranks 452^nd of 1242 Elementary schools	12.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Dacula Elementary School)	57.1	41.2	15.9%
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 (Dacula Elementary School)	63.4	46.3	17.1%
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 (Dacula Elementary School)	45.2	33.8	11.4%
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 (Dacula Elementary School)	61	42	19%
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 (Dacula Elementary School)	55.2	42.3	12.9%
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 (Dacula Elementary School)	49.3	45.6	3.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Gwinnett County)	52.5	45.4	7.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	41	37.4	3.6%
5th Grade Science (Dacula Elementary School)	53.2	47.4	5.8%
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	1124	1188	5.7%
African American	299	398	33.1%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	51	61	19.6%
Hispanic	239	328	37.2%
Pacific Islander	1	2	100%
White	461	316	31.5%
Two or More Races	72	83	15.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	46.2%	56%	9.8%

Schools Near Dacula 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
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
Alcova Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	770 Ewing Chapel Rd	Dacula	30019	Gwinnett County	Gwinnett County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 376-8500	1,436	98	14.5	64.3%	151 (10.5%)	765 (53.3%)	378 (26.3%)	72 (5.0%)	2 (0.1%)	2 (0.1%)	66 (4.6%)	47.9	585^th of 1248 public elementary schools	53.1%		55.7	503^rd of 1242 public elementary schools	59.5%	82	36.6	32.5	47.0	40.9	42.0	33.8	41.1	$8,865	$720	$8,145
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
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
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
Jenkins Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	12 Village Way	Lawrenceville	30046	Gwinnett County	Gwinnett County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 407-8900	754	54	14.0	83.2%	44 (5.8%)	375 (49.7%)	290 (38.5%)	19 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (3.4%)	33	797^th of 1248 public elementary schools	36.1%		39.9	689^th of 1242 public elementary schools	44.5%	108	27.0	31.5	36.5	26.3	31.5	27.0	38.9	$9,602	$797	$8,805
Auburn Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1334 6th Ave	Auburn	30011	Barrow County	Barrow County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 963-7887	766	59	12.9	61.2%	375 (49.0%)	78 (10.2%)	220 (28.7%)	35 (4.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	58 (7.6%)	24	944^th of 1248 public elementary schools	24.4%		25	916^th of 1242 public elementary schools	26.2%	28	19.4	26.5	32.2	32.4	25.5	26.1	20.0	$10,438	$780	$9,658
Harbins Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3550 New Hope Rd	Dacula	30019	Gwinnett County	Gwinnett County	No	No	No	No	(770) 682-4270	1,412	103	13.7	46.5%	354 (25.1%)	614 (43.5%)	287 (20.3%)	49 (3.5%)	4 (0.3%)	3 (0.2%)	101 (7.2%)	67.1	380^th of 1248 public elementary schools	69.6%		65.2	392^nd of 1242 public elementary schools	68.4%	12	52.7	38.0	53.8	55.7	47.1	46.2	52.6	$9,421	$367	$9,054
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

Frequently Asked Questions about Dacula Elementary School

Is Dacula Elementary School a good school?

Dacula Elementary School ranks 524^th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Dacula Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Dacula Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Dacula Middle School
High : Dacula High School

How many students attend Dacula Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,188 students attended Dacula Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Dacula Elementary School?

Students at Dacula Elementary School are 34% African American, 28% Hispanic, 27% White, 7% Two or more races, 5% Asian.

What district is Dacula Elementary School in?

Gwinnett County

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