Enrollment
1,507
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Buford, GA
Ivy Creek Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Ivy Creek Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130255002899
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 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
Ivy Creek Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Georgia schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools.
- #2 of 5
- schools in Buford · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 23.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Ivy Creek Elementary School has class sizes larger than 73% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ivy Creek Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 schools in Buford, GA.
School address
District: Gwinnett County · Georgia
NCES ID 130255002899 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
96.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.7:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.6%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-61% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ivy Creek Elementary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ivy Creek Elementary School
Ivy Creek Elementary School is a large combined-grade school in Buford, Georgia, enrolling 1,507 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 23.6% free-meal eligibility runs 61% below the Georgia average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Georgia, bigger than 92% of state schools at 1,507 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 190 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #46.
Its student body is led by White (28%) and Asian (27%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 77/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 502 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 Buford's public schools, it stands alongside Patrick Elementary School (999 students): Ivy Creek Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.7:1 vs 17.2:1).
Gwinnett County also operates Brookwood High School (3,803 students) and Grayson High School (3,627 students) alongside Ivy Creek 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 Ivy Creek Elementary School compares
Ivy Creek 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 | 15.7:1 | ▲ 9% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.6% | ▼ 61% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,507 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,507
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
23.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% 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
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 73% in Georgia - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 502 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 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 28.2%
Asian 26.9%
African American 19.8%
Hispanic or Latino 19.4%
Two or More 5.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 28.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 76.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 76.8, Ivy Creek 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 Ivy Creek 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 Ivy Creek 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 Ivy Creek 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 Buford
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Patrick Elementary School
Standard public school
999 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
Friendship Elementary School
Standard public school
673 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Harmony Elementary School
Standard public school
614 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Buford Elementary School
Standard public school
431 students 13.9:1 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 (~1,507 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Ivy Creek Elementary School
How many students attend Ivy Creek Elementary School?
Ivy Creek Elementary School has 1,507 students enrolled. It is a public school in Buford, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ivy Creek Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ivy Creek Elementary School is 15.7:1, which is 9% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ivy Creek Elementary School?
23.6% of students at Ivy Creek Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ivy Creek Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Ivy Creek Elementary School is White at 28.2% of enrollment, in Buford, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 76.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ivy Creek Elementary School?
Ivy Creek Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Ivy Creek Elementary School rank among schools in Buford?
By Resource Investment Index, Ivy Creek Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 schools in Buford, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Buford on the city page.
Is Ivy Creek Elementary School a good school?
Ivy Creek Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% 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 Ivy Creek 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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