Ivy Creek Elementary School

1,507 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Ivy Creek Elementary School, located in Buford, Georgia, is part of the Gwinnett County Public Schools system. Serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is recognized for fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic excellence and character development. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet rigorous state standards while incorporating technology and hands-on learning opportunities to prepare students for future educational success.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Ivy Creek is known for a strong sense of community and parent engagement. The school prioritizes a well-rounded education by providing various extracurricular activities, clubs, and programs that cater to diverse student interests, including the arts, physical education, and STEM initiatives. With a focus on nurturing the "whole child," Ivy Creek Elementary strives to create a safe, collaborative space where students are encouraged to grow as both scholars and responsible citizens.

1,507

Total Students

99.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

39.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ivy Creek Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	425
Hispanic	292
Black	298
Asian	406
Two or More	84
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
425 (28.2%)
Asian
406 (26.9%)
Black
298 (19.8%)
Hispanic
292 (19.4%)
Two or More
84 (5.6%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Gwinnett County
Phone:	(678)714-3655
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	1,507
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	99.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	480
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	118

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 14

Kindergarten 178

Grade 1 226

Grade 2 239

Grade 3 276

Grade 4 285

Grade 5 289