Alcova Elementary School

Q: Is Alcova Elementary School a good school?

Alcova Elementary School ranks 585 th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Alcova Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Dacula, Georgia, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 1,436 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.

Alcova Elementary's test scores on the Milestones Assessment are generally lower than the Gwinnett County and Georgia state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Alcova's 3rd grade English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency rate was 36.6% compared to 42.1% for Gwinnett County and 38.4% for Georgia. Similarly, Alcova's 5th grade Math proficiency rate was 33.8% compared to 47.4% for Gwinnett County and 41% for Georgia. Additionally, Alcova Elementary has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, with 64.35% of students qualifying in the 2022-2023 school year, which is significantly higher than the nearby Mulberry Elementary (41.97%), Freeman's Mill Elementary (40.21%), and Dyer Elementary (49.59%).

When comparing Alcova Elementary to the nearby schools in the Gwinnett County district, it becomes evident that Alcova is performing below average in terms of test scores and overall school rankings. For example, Mulberry Elementary, Freeman's Mill Elementary, and Dyer Elementary all have higher test scores and higher statewide rankings than Alcova. The lower test scores and higher free/reduced lunch rates at Alcova Elementary suggest that the school may benefit from additional resources, targeted interventions, and support programs to help improve student outcomes and close the achievement gap with the surrounding schools.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

770 Ewing Chapel Rd
Dacula, GA 30019

(678) 376-8500

District: Gwinnett County

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,865

Students who attend Alcova Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Dacula Middle School
High:	Dacula High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.0

Number of students: 1,459

Racial breakdown:

African American:

53.4%

Hispanic:

25.8%

White:

9.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 71.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Alcova Elementary School ranks better than 53.1% of elementary schools in Georgia. It also ranks 52^nd among 82 ranked elementary schools in the Gwinnett County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 47.89. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (53.4%), Hispanic (25.8%), White (9.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 71.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Alcova Elementary School is 14. 68 elementary schools in the Gwinnett County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Alcova Elementary School employs 103.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Alcova Elementary School is $8,865. 72 elementary schools in the Gwinnett County School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Alcova 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 Alcova Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	GA State Percentile
2006	72.19	312^th	1101	71.7%
2007	65.63	409^th	1125	63.6%
2008	57.80	533^rd	1134	53.0%
2009	60.47	489^th	1133	56.8%
2010	62.29	503^rd	1183	57.5%
2011	71.76	365^th	1212	69.9%
2012	74.98	282^nd	1201	76.5%
2013	68.09	426^th	1225	65.2%
2014	79.02	198^th	1231	83.9%
2015	56.93	484^th	1240	61.0%
2016	61.87	413^th	1233	66.5%
2017	57.44	456^th	1205	62.2%
2018	55.18	490^th	1209	59.5%
2019	63.06	417^th	1234	66.2%
2021	59.38	450^th	1214	62.9%
2022	61.60	434^th	1244	65.1%
2023	55.69	503^rd	1242	59.5%
2024	47.89	585^th	1248	53.1%

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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)

75%

25%

Reviews:

by a student
Monday, November 30, 2020

Alcova Is the place to go if you want your kid to get bullied. The kids here are
1. sexist
2. racist against Asian children
3. disrespectful
And worst of all the teachers don't care. i got called ugly 4 times in one week and fat 6 times in one week, And their were 2 teachers around! 🤬 Close Quote

by a parent
Monday, March 30, 2015

We are so grateful for Alcova Elementary School. We were having a very poor experience at another school in the area. Alcova has identified my childs needs and partnered with me to offer every resource available to him. In three months they have caught my son up in every area to include behavior. He looks forward to going to school now. The administration is wonderful! Close Quote

by a parent
Friday, September 21, 2012

Alcova has been wonderful for my daughter. I have seen great changes over the past year with the administration and culture of the school. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Alcova Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2005	334	219	29	114	0	n/a	n/a	24	720
2006	317	264	29	133	2	n/a	n/a	22	767
2007	293	334	27	191	5	n/a	n/a	29	879
2008	302	412	31	212	3	n/a	n/a	44	1004
2009	277	445	35	226	3	n/a	n/a	43	1029
2010	200	490	33	254	5	0	35	0	1017
2011	200	513	36	253	3	1	43	0	1049
2012	199	489	20	263	0	1	51	0	1023
2013	211	490	24	245	0	1	41	0	1012
2014	215	519	28	255	1	1	44	0	1063
2015	210	614	25	260	0	1	46	0	1156
2016	220	653	38	270	1	2	53	0	1237
2017	222	670	50	319	0	2	45	0	1308
2018	221	720	56	312	1	2	52	0	1364
2019	207	733	74	350	1	3	58	0	1426
2020	210	751	71	355	1	5	71	0	1464
2021	167	742	65	355	1	2	61	0	1393
2022	150	769	76	367	1	2	65	0	1430
2023	151	765	72	378	2	2	66	0	1436
2024	136	779	94	376	4	2	68	0	1459

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 Alcova Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	720	51.5	14.0	40.4
2006	767	53.3	14.4	43.5
2007	879	58.5	15.0	44.6
2008	1004	71.8	14.0	48.9
2009	1029	72.0	14.3	53.7
2010	1017	68.6	14.8	59.5
2011	1049	72.9	14.3	61.8
2012	1023	67.5	15.1	58.7
2013	1012	64.0	15.8	59.4
2014	1063	71.0	14.9	60
2015	1156	77.0	15.0	62.4
2016	1237	83.0	14.9	61.9
2017	1308	88.1	14.8	62.2
2018	1364	90.1	15.1	62.9
2019	1426	93.5	15.2	61
2020	1464	97.9	14.9	57.6
2021	1393	94.7	14.7	54.8
2022	1430	96.2	14.8	n/a
2023	1436	98.4	14.5	64.3
2024	1459	103.9	14.0	71.8

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 Alcova Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	720	51.5	14.0	40.4
2006	767	53.3	14.4	43.5
2007	879	58.5	15.0	44.6
2008	1004	71.8	14.0	48.9
2009	1029	72.0	14.3	53.7
2010	1017	68.6	14.8	59.5
2011	1049	72.9	14.3	61.8
2012	1023	67.5	15.1	58.7
2013	1012	64.0	15.8	59.4
2014	1063	71.0	14.9	60
2015	1156	77.0	15.0	62.4
2016	1237	83.0	14.9	61.9
2017	1308	88.1	14.8	62.2
2018	1364	90.1	15.1	62.9
2019	1426	93.5	15.2	61
2020	1464	97.9	14.9	57.6
2021	1393	94.7	14.7	54.8
2022	1430	96.2	14.8	n/a
2023	1436	98.4	14.5	64.3
2024	1459	103.9	14.0	71.8

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 Alcova Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$648 (7.9%)	$7,503 (92.1%)	$8,151
2018	$679 (8.0%)	$7,854 (92.0%)	$8,533
2019	$720 (8.1%)	$8,145 (91.9%)	$8,865

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Alcova 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 417^th of 1234 Elementary schools	Ranks 503^rd of 1242 Elementary schools	6.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Alcova Elementary School)	47.6	39.7	7.9%
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 (Alcova Elementary School)	62.1	45.7	16.4%
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 (Alcova Elementary School)	43.4	39.2	4.2%
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 (Alcova Elementary School)	55.4	50	5.4%
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 (Alcova Elementary School)	51.5	43.5	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 (Alcova Elementary School)	39.4	31	8.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Gwinnett County)	52.5	45.4	7.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	41	37.4	3.6%
5th Grade Science (Alcova Elementary School)	42	36.8	5.2%
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	1426	1436	0.7%
African American	733	765	4.4%
American Indian	1	2	100%
Asian	74	72	2.7%
Hispanic	350	378	8%
Pacific Islander	3	2	33.3%
White	207	151	27.1%
Two or More Races	58	66	13.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	61%	64.3%	3.3%

Schools Near Alcova 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
Alcova Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	770 Ewing Chapel Rd	Dacula	30019	Gwinnett County	Gwinnett County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 376-8500	1,459	104	14.0	71.8%	136 (9.3%)	779 (53.4%)	376 (25.8%)	94 (6.4%)	4 (0.3%)	2 (0.1%)	68 (4.7%)	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
Dacula Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2500 Fence Rd	Dacula	30019	Gwinnett County	Gwinnett County	No	No	No	No	(770) 963-7174	1,183	90	13.2	66.4%	283 (23.9%)	393 (33.2%)	344 (29.1%)	67 (5.7%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	92 (7.8%)	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
Harbins Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3550 New Hope Rd	Dacula	30019	Gwinnett County	Gwinnett County	No	No	No	No	(770) 682-4270	1,351	100	13.4	59.7%	324 (24.0%)	611 (45.2%)	288 (21.3%)	47 (3.5%)	3 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	77 (5.7%)	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
Dyer Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1707 Hurricane Shoals Rd	Dacula	30019	Gwinnett County	Gwinnett County	No	No	No	No	(770) 963-6214	963	72	13.4	60.0%	208 (21.6%)	354 (36.8%)	230 (23.9%)	110 (11.4%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	58 (6.0%)	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
Lovin Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1705 New Hope Rd	Lawrenceville	30045	Gwinnett County	Gwinnett County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 518-6940	891	72	12.3	72.7%	98 (11.0%)	501 (56.2%)	223 (25.0%)	28 (3.1%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	38 (4.3%)	60.9	446^th of 1248 public elementary schools	64.3%		61.7	431^st of 1242 public elementary schools	65.3%	15	41.1	36.8	56.7	46.4	45.2	38.8	56.4	$9,903	$901	$9,002
Jenkins Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	12 Village Way	Lawrenceville	30046	Gwinnett County	Gwinnett County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 407-8900	745	57	13.0	86.7%	50 (6.7%)	332 (44.6%)	309 (41.5%)	18 (2.4%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (4.7%)	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
Simonton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	275 Simonton Rd	Lawrenceville	30045	Gwinnett County	Gwinnett County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 513-6637	726	49	14.6	84.0%	62 (8.5%)	287 (39.5%)	316 (43.5%)	35 (4.8%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	23 (3.2%)	39.9	697^th of 1248 public elementary schools	44.2%		44.9	621^st of 1242 public elementary schools	50.0%	76	30.4	25.3	43.7	34.8	29.3	35.7	42.1	$9,723	$745	$8,978
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	753	58	13.0	54.6%	207 (27.5%)	281 (37.3%)	167 (22.2%)	48 (6.4%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (6.5%)	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
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	1,019	76	13.4	55.9%	278 (27.3%)	281 (27.6%)	224 (22.0%)	163 (16.0%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	71 (7.0%)	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
Auburn Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1334 6th Ave	Auburn	30011	Barrow County	Barrow County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 963-7887	718	59	12.1	73.7%	310 (43.2%)	74 (10.3%)	234 (32.6%)	35 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	65 (9.1%)	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 Alcova Elementary School

What district is Alcova Elementary School in?

Gwinnett County

Is Alcova Elementary School a good school?

Alcova Elementary School ranks 585^th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Alcova Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Dacula Middle School
High : Dacula High School

What is the racial makeup of Alcova Elementary School?

Students at Alcova Elementary School are 53% African American, 26% Hispanic, 9% White, 6% Asian, 5% Two or more races.

How many students attend Alcova Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,459 students attended Alcova Elementary School.

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