Duncan Creek Elementary

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Duncan Creek Elementary ranks 131 st of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Duncan Creek Elementary is a public elementary school located in Hoschton, Georgia, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 1,397 students. The school is part of the Gwinnett County School District, which is ranked 65th out of 203 districts in Georgia and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Duncan Creek Elementary has consistently performed well, ranking in the top 15% of Georgia elementary schools for the past several years. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school ranked 131st out of 1,248 Georgia elementary schools and received a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (ELA), Mathematics, and Science are significantly higher than the Gwinnett County and Georgia state averages, indicating a high level of academic achievement among its students.

When compared to the nearby schools within the Gwinnett County district, such as Dacula Elementary, Freeman's Mill Elementary, and Puckett's Mill Elementary, Duncan Creek Elementary stands out as a top-performing school, consistently outranking its peers in academic performance. The nearby schools in the Hall County and Barrow County districts, such as Spout Springs Elementary and Auburn Elementary, have lower academic performance compared to Duncan Creek Elementary, highlighting the strong academic environment at the school.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

4500 Braselton Hwy
Hoschton, GA 30548

(678) 714-5800

District: Gwinnett County

SchoolDigger Rank:
131^st of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools

Students who attend Duncan Creek Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Osborne Middle School
High:	Mill Creek High School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.3

Number of students: 1,397

Racial breakdown:

White:

40.7%

African American:

21.6%

Hispanic:

15.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 29.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Duncan Creek Elementary ranks better than 89.5% of elementary schools in Georgia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 90.43. (See more...)

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Schooldigger Rankings:

Duncan Creek Elementary 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 Duncan Creek Elementary

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	GA State Percentile
2006	86.91	63^rd	1101	94.3%
2007	87.48	74^th	1125	93.4%
2008	90.84	26^th	1134	97.7%
2009	84.76	107^th	1133	90.6%
2010	82.18	154^th	1183	87.0%
2011	83.40	135^th	1212	88.9%
2012	84.14	98^th	1201	91.8%
2013	84.32	89^th	1225	92.7%
2014	79.88	183^rd	1231	85.1%
2015	91.37	97^th	1240	92.2%
2016	89.61	112^th	1233	90.9%
2017	88.03	129^th	1205	89.3%
2018	89.31	115^th	1209	90.5%
2019	88.53	132^nd	1234	89.3%
2021	90.86	109^th	1214	91.0%
2022	89.46	130^th	1244	89.5%
2023	86.49	165^th	1242	86.7%
2024	90.43	131^st	1248	89.5%

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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
Thursday, August 9, 2018

All 4 of my children have come up through Duncan Creek. It’s a great school and we’ve had wonderful teachers. They really do a lot to help these kids be successful students. Close Quote

by a parent
Thursday, June 15, 2017

My son has been at Duncan Creek since he was in 1st grade. We are going into the fourth grade now and we absolutely have LOVED our experience at this school. Couldn't ask for better teachers or principal. Close Quote

by a parent
Friday, July 24, 2015

My son has gone here for 3 years... this school is amazing. Teachers care about the students. My son is learning so much every day. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Duncan Creek Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2004	823	48	30	30	3	n/a	n/a	0	934
2005	1024	64	39	39	5	n/a	n/a	15	1186
2006	1182	105	50	52	4	n/a	n/a	33	1426
2007	1263	153	67	75	6	n/a	n/a	48	1612
2008	1296	155	76	92	3	n/a	n/a	49	1671
2009	832	128	31	90	0	n/a	n/a	46	1127
2010	817	124	31	133	2	1	36	0	1144
2011	843	143	38	124	2	1	36	0	1187
2012	798	154	47	121	3	2	44	0	1169
2013	770	142	44	112	5	0	40	0	1113
2014	805	135	45	112	3	1	40	0	1141
2015	790	156	52	97	5	2	27	0	1129
2016	773	145	61	109	3	2	36	0	1129
2017	767	177	67	145	3	3	51	0	1213
2018	791	204	78	145	3	4	57	0	1282
2019	793	231	88	163	4	5	71	0	1355
2020	707	214	90	167	2	5	61	0	1246
2021	605	213	101	183	2	1	62	0	1167
2022	593	251	149	197	1	3	72	0	1266
2023	568	302	217	222	3	3	82	0	1397

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 Duncan Creek Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2004	934	57.0	16.4	6.7
2005	1186	76.0	15.6	6.4
2006	1426	95.5	14.9	7.9
2007	1612	106.5	15.1	9.1
2008	1671	116.0	14.4	9.2
2009	1127	81.8	13.8	20.5
2010	1144	79.8	14.3	22.1
2011	1187	80.7	14.7	23
2012	1169	77.0	15.1	25.2
2013	1113	70.4	15.8	25.5
2014	1141	71.1	16.0	23.6
2015	1129	76.0	14.8	23.3
2016	1129	73.0	15.4	24
2017	1213	74.5	16.2	23.7
2018	1282	81.0	15.8	23.5
2019	1355	85.0	15.9	24.1
2020	1246	82.0	15.1	23.3
2021	1167	76.5	15.2	26.5
2022	1266	81.0	15.6	n/a
2023	1397	85.7	16.3	29.3

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 Duncan Creek Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2004	934	57.0	16.4	6.7
2005	1186	76.0	15.6	6.4
2006	1426	95.5	14.9	7.9
2007	1612	106.5	15.1	9.1
2008	1671	116.0	14.4	9.2
2009	1127	81.8	13.8	20.5
2010	1144	79.8	14.3	22.1
2011	1187	80.7	14.7	23
2012	1169	77.0	15.1	25.2
2013	1113	70.4	15.8	25.5
2014	1141	71.1	16.0	23.6
2015	1129	76.0	14.8	23.3
2016	1129	73.0	15.4	24
2017	1213	74.5	16.2	23.7
2018	1282	81.0	15.8	23.5
2019	1355	85.0	15.9	24.1
2020	1246	82.0	15.1	23.3
2021	1167	76.5	15.2	26.5
2022	1266	81.0	15.6	n/a
2023	1397	85.7	16.3	29.3

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 Duncan Creek Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$412 (4.9%)	$7,952 (95.1%)	$8,364
2018	$421 (4.8%)	$8,417 (95.2%)	$8,838
2019	$406 (4.4%)	$8,844 (95.6%)	$9,250

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Duncan Creek Elementary

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 132^nd of 1234 Elementary schools	Ranks 165^th of 1242 Elementary schools	2.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Duncan Creek Elementary)	59.3	52.1	7.2%
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 (Duncan Creek Elementary)	73.1	55.5	17.6%
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 (Duncan Creek Elementary)	74.7	61.3	13.4%
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 (Duncan Creek Elementary)	80.1	75.3	4.8%
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 (Duncan Creek Elementary)	67.7	58.9	8.8%
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 (Duncan Creek Elementary)	59.9	55.6	4.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Gwinnett County)	52.5	45.4	7.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	41	37.4	3.6%
5th Grade Science (Duncan Creek Elementary)	63.4	66.1	2.7%
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	1355	1397	3.1%
African American	231	302	30.7%
American Indian	4	3	25%
Asian	88	217	146.6%
Hispanic	163	222	36.2%
Pacific Islander	5	3	40%
White	793	568	28.4%
Two or More Races	71	82	15.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	24.1%	29.3%	5.2%

Schools Near Duncan Creek Elementary

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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
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
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
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
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
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
Bramlett Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	622 Freeman Brock Rd	Auburn	30011	Barrow County	Barrow County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 307-1627	679	51	13.2	39.0%	406 (59.8%)	44 (6.5%)	150 (22.1%)	48 (7.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (4.6%)	50.4	561^st of 1248 public elementary schools	55.0%		57.2	483^rd of 1242 public elementary schools	61.1%	78	32.5	40.2	46.0	42.7	42.3	39.0	41.0	$9,521	$577	$8,944
Spout Springs Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6640 Spout Springs Rd	Flowery Branch	30542	Hall County	Hall County	No	No	No	No	(770) 967-4860	850	47	18.0	15.2%	628 (73.9%)	36 (4.2%)	133 (15.6%)	15 (1.8%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (4.4%)	73.8	296^th of 1248 public elementary schools	76.3%		79.2	236^th of 1242 public elementary schools	81.0%	60	49.4	58.3	57.0	56.5	69.9	51.1	34.1	$8,589	$372	$8,217
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
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
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

Frequently Asked Questions about Duncan Creek Elementary

What is the racial makeup of Duncan Creek Elementary?

Students at Duncan Creek Elementary are 41% White, 22% African American, 16% Hispanic, 16% Asian, 6% Two or more races.

How many students attend Duncan Creek Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,397 students attended Duncan Creek Elementary.

What schools do graduates of Duncan Creek Elementary attend?

Students who attend Duncan Creek Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Osborne Middle School
High : Mill Creek High School

What district is Duncan Creek Elementary in?

Gwinnett County

Is Duncan Creek Elementary a good school?

Duncan Creek Elementary ranks 131^st of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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