- Enrollment
- 3,803
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dacula, GA
Dacula Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Dacula Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130255002125
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dacula Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools.
- #5 of 6
- schools in Dacula · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 43.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Dacula Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dacula Elementary School ranks #5 of 6 schools in Dacula, GA.
School address
District: Gwinnett County · Georgia
NCES ID 130255002125 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Dacula Elementary School held near 1,183 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 82.1 → 89.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 130255002125 · Dacula, GA Other · MID · TRAD
1,159 enr · 14.1:1 · 43.4% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Brookwood High School (3,803 students)
Dacula Elementary School held near 1,183 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 82.1 → 89.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Dacula 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 1,159
Dacula Elementary School
1,159 students
What this shows Dacula Elementary School reports 1,159 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dacula Elementary School compares
Dacula 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 | 14.1:1 | ▼ 2% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.4% | ▼ 29% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,159 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,159
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 51% in Georgia - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 580 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
28
in-school suspensions + 34 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 34.6%
Hispanic or Latino 30.5%
White 21.7%
Two or More 7.0%
Asian 5.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 34.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.2, Dacula 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 Dacula 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 Dacula 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
Similar other schools in Dacula
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Harbins Elementary School
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1,320 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Dyer Elementary School
Standard public school
944 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Puckett's Mill Elementary School
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794 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Fort Daniel Elementary School
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645 students 11.7:1 students per teacher
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 (~1,159 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dacula Elementary School
How many students attend Dacula Elementary School?
Dacula Elementary School has 1,159 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dacula, GA. CCD year-over-year: 1,188 (2022-23) → 1,183 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dacula Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dacula Elementary School is 14.1:1, which is 2% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dacula Elementary School?
43.4% of students at Dacula Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dacula Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Dacula Elementary School is African American at 34.6% of enrollment, in Dacula, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dacula Elementary School?
Dacula Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Dacula Elementary School rank among schools in Dacula?
By Resource Investment Index, Dacula Elementary School ranks #5 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 Dacula 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.