- Enrollment
- 3,803
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dacula, GA
Puckett's Mill Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Puckett's Mill Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130255003814
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Puckett's Mill Elementary School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools.
- #1 of 6
- schools in Dacula · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 15.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Puckett's Mill Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Puckett's Mill Elementary School ranks #1 of 6 schools in Dacula, GA.
School address
District: Gwinnett County · Georgia
NCES ID 130255003814 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-31 students YoY
Puckett's Mill Elementary School held near 749 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-31 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 57.2 → 59.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-31 students YoY 130255003814 · Dacula, GA Other · MID · TRAD
794 enr · 13.9:1 · 15.8% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Brookwood High School (3,803 students)
Puckett's Mill Elementary School held near 749 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-31 headcount). Teacher FTE added 57.2 → 59.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Puckett's Mill 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 794
Puckett's Mill Elementary School
794 students
What this shows Puckett's Mill Elementary School reports 794 students on the CCD universe file.
How Puckett's Mill Elementary School compares
Puckett's Mill 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 | 13.9:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.8% | ▼ 74% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 794 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
794
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% 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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 47% in Georgia - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
6.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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 794 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 42.9%
African American 19.9%
Asian 15.5%
Hispanic or Latino 14.0%
Two or More 7.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 42.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.7, Puckett's Mill 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 Puckett's Mill 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 | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parkview High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Peachtree Ridge High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Archer High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Puckett's Mill 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
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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Dacula Elementary School
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1,159 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Dyer Elementary School
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944 students 14.8:1 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 (~794 students)
Frequently asked questions about Puckett's Mill Elementary School
How many students attend Puckett's Mill Elementary School?
Puckett's Mill Elementary School has 794 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dacula, GA. CCD year-over-year: 780 (2022-23) → 749 (2023-24), nearly flat (-31).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Puckett's Mill Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Puckett's Mill Elementary School is 13.9:1, which is 3% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 11% 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 Puckett's Mill Elementary School?
15.8% of students at Puckett's Mill Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Puckett's Mill Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Puckett's Mill Elementary School is White at 42.9% of enrollment, in Dacula, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Puckett's Mill Elementary School?
Puckett's Mill Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Puckett's Mill Elementary School rank among schools in Dacula?
By Resource Investment Index, Puckett's Mill Elementary School ranks #1 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 Puckett's Mill 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.