Enrollment
1,467
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
98.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
49.8%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Alcova Elementary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Alcova Elementary School
Alcova Elementary School is a large combined-grade school in Dacula, Georgia, enrolling 1,467 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15:1 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 49.8% lands close to the Georgia typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Georgia, bigger than 92% of state schools at 1,467 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 167 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #65.
Its student body is led by African American (52%) and Hispanic or Latino (26%) (diversity index 64/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 489 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Dacula's public schools, it stands alongside Harbins Elementary School (1,320 students): Alcova Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15:1 vs 12.9:1).
Gwinnett County also operates Brookwood High School (3,803 students) and Grayson High School (3,627 students) alongside Alcova Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Alcova Elementary School compares
Alcova Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,113
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $13,863
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Gwinnett County, which includes Alcova Elementary School.
$13,113
Per student
-5%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 44.3%
State 42.0%
Federal 13.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 3,803
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- 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
Similar other schools in Dacula
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Harbins Elementary School
Standard public school
1,320 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Dacula Elementary School
Standard public school
1,159 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Dyer Elementary School
Standard public school
944 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Puckett's Mill Elementary School
Standard public school
794 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Fort Daniel Elementary School
Standard public school
645 students 11.7:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Georgia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,467 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Alcova Elementary School a good school?
Alcova Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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