Enrollment
1,593
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hoschton, GA
Duncan Creek Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Duncan Creek Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130255002905
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Duncan Creek Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Georgia schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Hoschton · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.7:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 21.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Duncan Creek Elementary has class sizes larger than 94% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Duncan Creek Elementary ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Hoschton, GA.
School address
District: Gwinnett County · Georgia
NCES ID 130255002905 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
85.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.7:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+30% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.4%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-65% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Duncan Creek Elementary compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Duncan Creek Elementary
Duncan Creek Elementary is a large combined-grade school in Hoschton, Georgia, enrolling 1,593 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.7:1 is larger than about 94% of Georgia schools and 30% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 21.4% free-meal eligibility runs 65% below the Georgia average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Georgia, bigger than 94% of state schools at 1,593 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 174 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #73.
Its student body is led by White (31%) and African American (26%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 76/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 797 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.0% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Hoschton's public schools, it stands alongside West Jackson Elementary School (1,082 students): Duncan Creek Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.7:1 vs 12.4:1).
Gwinnett County also operates Brookwood High School (3,803 students) and Grayson High School (3,627 students) alongside Duncan Creek Elementary.
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 Duncan Creek Elementary compares
Duncan Creek Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.7:1 | ▲ 30% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.4% | ▼ 65% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,593 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.7:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,593
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
21.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.7:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 94% in Georgia - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
9.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 797 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 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
White 30.9%
African American 25.6%
Asian 21.8%
Hispanic or Latino 15.4%
Two or More 5.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 30.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 76.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 76.4, Duncan Creek Elementary 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 Duncan Creek Elementary.
$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 Duncan Creek Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookwood High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grayson High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Parkview High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Peachtree Ridge High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Archer High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Duncan Creek Elementary'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 Hoschton
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~1,593 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Duncan Creek Elementary
How many students attend Duncan Creek Elementary?
Duncan Creek Elementary has 1,593 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hoschton, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Duncan Creek Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Duncan Creek Elementary is 18.7:1, which is 30% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 19% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Duncan Creek Elementary?
21.4% of students at Duncan Creek Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Duncan Creek Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Duncan Creek Elementary is White at 30.9% of enrollment, in Hoschton, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 76.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Duncan Creek Elementary?
Duncan Creek Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Duncan Creek Elementary rank among public schools in Hoschton?
By Resource Investment Index, Duncan Creek Elementary ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Hoschton, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Hoschton on the city page.
Is Duncan Creek Elementary a good school?
Duncan Creek Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Georgia schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools. 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 Duncan Creek Elementary, 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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