Big Creek Elementary School

School Overview
Big Creek Elementary School, located on Peachtree Parkway in Cumming, Georgia, serves as a prominent educational institution within the highly-rated Forsyth County School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and rigorous learning environment that focuses on academic excellence, character development, and student engagement. By leveraging a comprehensive curriculum and modern instructional strategies, Big Creek aims to prepare its diverse student body for future success while emphasizing the importance of community involvement and lifelong learning.

Beyond its focus on core academic subjects, Big Creek Elementary places a strong emphasis on the "whole child," integrating social-emotional learning and extracurricular opportunities to ensure students develop well-rounded skill sets. The school benefits from a highly active parent-teacher community and a commitment to collaborative teaching practices, which help create a safe and nurturing atmosphere. With its focus on innovation and strong parental partnerships, Big Creek remains a vital pillar of the Cumming community, striving to empower students to reach their full potential in an ever-changing world.
745
Total Students
51.0
Full-Time Teachers
14.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Big Creek Elementary School
Demographic Student Count
White181
Hispanic55
Black51
Asian431
Two or More26
American Indian1
  • Asian
    431 (57.9%)
  • White
    181 (24.3%)
  • Hispanic
    55 (7.4%)
  • Black
    51 (6.8%)
  • Two or More
    26 (3.5%)
  • American Indian
    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: Forsyth County
Phone: (770)887-4584
Website: http://www.forsyth.k12.ga.us/bigcreek
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 745
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 51.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 97
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 20
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 4
Kindergarten 94
Grade 1 124
Grade 2 91
Grade 3 153
Grade 4 130
Grade 5 149

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Big Creek Elementary School
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten4
Kindergarten94
Grade 1124
Grade 291
Grade 3153
Grade 4130
Grade 5149
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Big Creek Elementary School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female37049.7%
Male37550.3%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)