Puckett's Mill Elementary School

Summary:

Puckett's Mill Elementary School is a top-performing public elementary school in Dacula, Georgia, serving 780 students in grades PK-5 and part of the Gwinnett County school district.

Puckett's Mill Elementary consistently ranks in the top 5% of Georgia elementary schools, with exceptional academic performance that significantly outpaces the district and state averages. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school ranked 48th out of 1,248 Georgia elementary schools and received a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. This high achievement is reflected in the school's strong standardized test scores, with 71.5% of 3rd graders, 63% of 4th graders, and 86% of 5th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to just 42.1%, 42.3%, and 53.4% for Gwinnett County, respectively. Puckett's Mill Elementary has maintained this consistent level of excellence over the past several years, thanks in part to its relatively low student-teacher ratio and low percentage of economically disadvantaged students, which range from 15.77% to 21.67% - significantly lower than some nearby schools like Dyer Elementary (49.59%) and Woodward Mill Elementary (47.25%).

While Puckett's Mill Elementary stands out for its exceptional performance, other high-achieving schools in the Gwinnett County district, such as Ivy Creek Elementary and Freeman's Mill Elementary, also demonstrate strong academic results and rankings within the state. The success of these schools may provide valuable insights and best practices that could be shared and implemented across the district to improve outcomes for all students.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

2442 S Pucketts Mill Rd
Dacula, GA 30019

(678) 765-5110

District: Gwinnett County

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

Students who attend Puckett's Mill Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Osborne Middle School
High:	Mill Creek High School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.6

Number of students: 780

Racial breakdown:

White:

50.0%

African American:

17.7%

Hispanic:

12.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 21.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Puckett's Mill Elementary School ranks better than 96.2% of elementary schools in Georgia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 96.34. (See more...)

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Schooldigger Rankings:

Puckett's Mill 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 Puckett's Mill Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	GA State Percentile
2010	88.99	39^th	1183	96.7%
2011	89.27	16^th	1212	98.7%
2012	88.93	15^th	1201	98.8%
2013	87.60	18^th	1225	98.5%
2014	87.16	23^rd	1231	98.1%
2015	95.28	57^th	1240	95.4%
2016	95.44	51^st	1233	95.9%
2017	93.60	70^th	1205	94.2%
2018	97.42	29^th	1209	97.6%
2019	97.68	21^st	1234	98.3%
2021	97.50	30^th	1214	97.5%
2022	96.61	53^rd	1244	95.7%
2023	97.74	29^th	1242	97.7%
2024	96.34	48^th	1248	96.2%

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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: 3.7)

67%

33%

Reviews:

by a parent on FaceBook
Friday, October 11, 2013

My children started K and 2nd grade this year. I have personally found the curriculm extremely challenging for their grades and I think the teachers are outstanding. The staff I've met and interacted with have all been approachable and very nice and responsive. Close Quote

by a parent
Friday, April 26, 2013

The school is all about test scores and not about the actual education of its students. The difficulty of the curriculum has been reduced and the subject matter is whatever seems to be politically correct. The teachers range from excellent to non caring, or even bullies of some students. If I could afford private school I would switch in a heartbeat. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Puckett's Mill Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2009	919	107	59	55	2	n/a	n/a	30	1172
2010	922	110	48	70	1	0	27	0	1178
2011	886	103	52	74	1	0	27	0	1143
2012	819	92	51	89	3	2	37	0	1093
2013	772	100	45	86	0	3	42	0	1048
2014	758	89	43	78	0	1	42	0	1011
2015	748	91	53	79	0	1	39	0	1011
2016	696	93	54	72	1	0	35	0	951
2017	640	108	47	77	1	0	39	0	912
2018	596	112	39	66	1	1	33	0	848
2019	564	112	53	71	0	0	38	0	838
2020	495	101	59	80	1	3	44	0	783
2021	415	117	70	83	0	3	35	0	723
2022	411	138	81	89	1	2	46	0	768
2023	390	138	96	100	2	2	52	0	780

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 Puckett's Mill Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	1172	70.0	16.7	9.8
2010	1178	70.8	16.6	13.1
2011	1143	66.9	17.0	11.2
2012	1093	62.1	17.6	13.1
2013	1048	57.4	18.2	14.2
2014	1011	60.2	16.7	13.1
2015	1011	62.0	16.3	14
2016	951	61.0	15.5	12.5
2017	912	58.1	15.6	13.4
2018	848	57.3	14.7	13.3
2019	838	55.8	15.0	14.7
2020	783	54.9	14.2	13.3
2021	723	51.7	13.9	15.8
2022	768	50.7	15.1	n/a
2023	780	57.2	13.6	21.7

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 Puckett's Mill Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	1172	70.0	16.7	9.8
2010	1178	70.8	16.6	13.1
2011	1143	66.9	17.0	11.2
2012	1093	62.1	17.6	13.1
2013	1048	57.4	18.2	14.2
2014	1011	60.2	16.7	13.1
2015	1011	62.0	16.3	14
2016	951	61.0	15.5	12.5
2017	912	58.1	15.6	13.4
2018	848	57.3	14.7	13.3
2019	838	55.8	15.0	14.7
2020	783	54.9	14.2	13.3
2021	723	51.7	13.9	15.8
2022	768	50.7	15.1	n/a
2023	780	57.2	13.6	21.7

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 Puckett's Mill Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$328 (3.9%)	$8,090 (96.1%)	$8,417
2018	$335 (3.6%)	$8,945 (96.4%)	$9,280
2019	$358 (3.6%)	$9,495 (96.4%)	$9,852

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Puckett's Mill Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 21^st of 1234 Elementary schools	Ranks 29^th of 1242 Elementary schools	0.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Puckett's Mill Elementary School)	77	66.2	10.8%
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 (Puckett's Mill Elementary School)	85.6	80.3	5.3%
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 (Puckett's Mill Elementary School)	85.1	76	9.1%
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 (Puckett's Mill Elementary School)	89.9	84	5.9%
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 (Puckett's Mill Elementary School)	77.8	82.7	4.9%
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 (Puckett's Mill Elementary School)	77.8	78.2	0.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Gwinnett County)	52.5	45.4	7.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	41	37.4	3.6%
5th Grade Science (Puckett's Mill Elementary School)	77	85.7	8.7%
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	838	780	6.9%
African American	112	138	23.2%
American Indian	0	2
Asian	53	96	81.1%
Hispanic	71	100	40.8%
Pacific Islander	0	2
White	564	390	30.9%
Two or More Races	38	52	36.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	14.7%	21.7%	7%

Schools Near Puckett's Mill 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
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
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
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
Harmony Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3946 S Bogan Rd	Buford	30519	Gwinnett County	Gwinnett County	No	No	No	No	(770) 945-7272	609	47	12.9	29.9%	232 (38.1%)	138 (22.7%)	91 (14.9%)	110 (18.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (6.1%)	87.9	155^th of 1248 public elementary schools	87.6%		78.6	243^rd of 1242 public elementary schools	80.4%	88	53.8	52.3	66.7	70.5	68.2	68.4	67.5	$9,308	$101	$9,207
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
Rock Springs Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	888 Rock Springs Rd	Lawrenceville	30043	Gwinnett County	Gwinnett County	No	No	No	No	(770) 932-7474	749	58	12.9	47.7%	144 (19.2%)	230 (30.7%)	222 (29.6%)	95 (12.7%)	3 (0.4%)	2 (0.3%)	53 (7.1%)	68.7	364^th of 1248 public elementary schools	70.8%		78.7	241^st of 1242 public elementary schools	80.6%	123	37.6	49.6	50.4	50.4	62.8	53.0	47.9	$9,867	$462	$9,405
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

Frequently Asked Questions about Puckett's Mill Elementary School

What district is Puckett's Mill Elementary School in?

Gwinnett County

What schools do graduates of Puckett's Mill Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Puckett's Mill Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Osborne Middle School
High : Mill Creek High School

Is Puckett's Mill Elementary School a good school?

Yes! Puckett's Mill Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 48^th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of Puckett's Mill Elementary School?

Students at Puckett's Mill Elementary School are 50% White, 18% African American, 13% Hispanic, 12% Asian, 7% Two or more races.

How many students attend Puckett's Mill Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 780 students attended Puckett's Mill Elementary School.

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