Enrollment
944
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dacula, GA
Dyer Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Dyer Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130255001109
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dyer Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools.
- #4 of 6
- schools in Dacula · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 37.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Dyer Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dyer Elementary School ranks #4 of 6 schools in Dacula, GA.
School address
District: Gwinnett County · Georgia
NCES ID 130255001109 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
64.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.8:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.0%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dyer Elementary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Dyer Elementary School
Dyer Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Dacula, Georgia, enrolling 944 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 37.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 944 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 397 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #119.
Its student body is led by African American (38%) and Hispanic or Latino (25%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 74/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 629 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
11.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Dacula's public schools, it stands alongside Alcova Elementary School (1,467 students): Dyer Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.8:1 vs 15:1).
Gwinnett County also operates Brookwood High School (3,803 students) and Grayson High School (3,627 students) alongside Dyer 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 Dyer Elementary School compares
Dyer 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 | 14.8:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.0% | ▼ 39% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 944 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
944
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
37.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 61% in Georgia - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 629 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 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 37.8%
Hispanic or Latino 24.9%
White 19.9%
Asian 11.3%
Two or More 5.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 37.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.9, Dyer 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 Dyer 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 Dyer 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parkview High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Peachtree Ridge High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Archer High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dyer 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.
Alcova Elementary School
Standard public school
1,467 students 15:1 students per teacher
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
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 (~944 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Dyer Elementary School
How many students attend Dyer Elementary School?
Dyer Elementary School has 944 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dacula, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dyer Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dyer Elementary School is 14.8:1, which is 3% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dyer Elementary School?
37.0% of students at Dyer Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dyer Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Dyer Elementary School is African American at 37.8% of enrollment, in Dacula, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dyer Elementary School?
Dyer Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Dyer Elementary School rank among schools in Dacula?
By Resource Investment Index, Dyer Elementary School ranks #4 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 Dyer Elementary School a good school?
Dyer Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools. 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 Dyer 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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