- Enrollment
- 3,803
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dacula, GA
Alcova Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Alcova Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130255003395
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 2
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alcova Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #6 of 6
- schools in Dacula · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 49.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Alcova Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alcova Elementary School ranks #6 of 6 schools in Dacula, GA.
School address
District: Gwinnett County · Georgia
NCES ID 130255003395 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
Alcova Elementary School held near 1,459 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 98.4 → 103.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+23 students YoY 130255003395 · Dacula, GA Other · MID · TRAD
1,467 enr · 15:1 · 49.8% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Brookwood High School (3,803 students)
Alcova Elementary School held near 1,459 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount). Teacher FTE added 98.4 → 103.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Alcova Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Brookwood High
Brookwood High School
3,803 students
- Grayson High S
Grayson High School
3,627 students
- Parkview High
Parkview High School
3,216 students
- Peachtree Ridg
Peachtree Ridge High School
3,155 students
- Archer High Sc
Archer High School
3,058 students
- This school 1,467
Alcova Elementary School
1,467 students
What this shows Alcova Elementary School reports 1,467 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alcova Elementary School compares
Alcova Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▲ 4% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.8% | ▼ 18% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,467 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,467
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 64% in Georgia - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,348
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 489 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
98
in-school suspensions + 36 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 52.3%
Hispanic or Latino 25.8%
White 8.6%
Asian 7.9%
Two or More 4.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 52.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.4, Alcova Elementary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Gwinnett County reports $14,348 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Alcova Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookwood High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grayson High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parkview High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Peachtree Ridge High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Archer High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alcova Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,627
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 3,216
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 3,155
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 3,058
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,467 students)
Frequently asked questions about Alcova Elementary School
How many students attend Alcova Elementary School?
Alcova Elementary School has 1,467 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dacula, GA. CCD year-over-year: 1,436 (2022-23) → 1,459 (2023-24), nearly flat (+23).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alcova Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Alcova Elementary School is 15:1, which is 4% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Alcova Elementary School?
49.8% of students at Alcova Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alcova Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Alcova Elementary School is African American at 52.3% of enrollment, in Dacula, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alcova Elementary School?
Alcova Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Alcova Elementary School rank among schools in Dacula?
By Resource Investment Index, Alcova Elementary School ranks #6 of 6 schools in Dacula, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Dacula on the city page.
What other schools are in Gwinnett County?
Besides Alcova Elementary School, Gwinnett County also operates Brookwood High School (3,803 students), Grayson High School (3,627 students), and Parkview High School (3,216 students). See the Gwinnett County district page for the complete list.