- Enrollment
- 3,803
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dacula, GA
Fort Daniel Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Fort Daniel Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130255000972
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fort Daniel Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Georgia schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools.
- #2 of 6
- schools in Dacula · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.7:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 30.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Fort Daniel Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 84% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fort Daniel Elementary School ranks #2 of 6 schools in Dacula, GA.
School address
District: Gwinnett County · Georgia
NCES ID 130255000972 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Fort Daniel Elementary School held near 697 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 55.0 → 58.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 130255000972 · Dacula, GA Other · MID · TRAD
645 enr · 11.7:1 · 30.0% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Brookwood High School (3,803 students)
Fort Daniel Elementary School held near 697 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 55.0 → 58.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Fort Daniel 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 645
Fort Daniel Elementary School
645 students
What this shows Fort Daniel Elementary School reports 645 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fort Daniel Elementary School compares
Fort Daniel 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 | 11.7:1 | ▼ 19% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.0% | ▼ 51% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 645 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
645
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% 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
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 16% in Georgia - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.1%
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
$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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 645 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 27.1%
Hispanic or Latino 25.3%
African American 23.7%
Asian 15.2%
Two or More 8.7%
Largest group: White at 27.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 77.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 77.6, Fort Daniel 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 Fort Daniel Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookwood High School | Larger | Similar 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 Fort Daniel 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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Dacula Elementary School
Standard public school
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Dyer Elementary School
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Puckett's Mill Elementary School
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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 (~645 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Fort Daniel Elementary School
How many students attend Fort Daniel Elementary School?
Fort Daniel Elementary School has 645 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dacula, GA. CCD year-over-year: 691 (2022-23) → 697 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fort Daniel Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fort Daniel Elementary School is 11.7:1, which is 19% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 25% 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 Fort Daniel Elementary School?
30.0% of students at Fort Daniel Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fort Daniel Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Fort Daniel Elementary School is White at 27.1% of enrollment, in Dacula, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 77.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fort Daniel Elementary School?
Fort Daniel Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Fort Daniel Elementary School rank among schools in Dacula?
By Resource Investment Index, Fort Daniel Elementary School ranks #2 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 Fort Daniel 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.