Daves Creek Elementary School

www.forsyth.k12.ga.us/davescreek

881 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Daves Creek Elementary School, located in Cumming, Georgia, is a highly regarded public school within the Forsyth County School System. Serving students in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and a student-centered learning environment. The school emphasizes a holistic approach to education, integrating rigorous classroom instruction with opportunities for creative expression, character development, and social-emotional growth to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond.

The school benefits from a strong sense of community, supported by an active Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) and robust parental involvement. Daves Creek leverages modern technology in its curriculum and maintains a focus on providing diverse resources to accommodate different learning styles. By fostering a collaborative culture between educators, families, and students, the school consistently strives to maintain high performance standards while ensuring that each child feels welcomed, challenged, and supported throughout their foundational years.

881

Total Students

67.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

7.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Daves Creek Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	85
Hispanic	34
Black	25
Asian	711
Two or More	22
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

Asian
711 (80.7%)
White
85 (9.6%)
Hispanic
34 (3.9%)
Black
25 (2.8%)
Two or More
22 (2.5%)
American Indian
3 (0.3%)
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:	Forsyth County
Phone:	(770)888-1222
Website:	http://www.forsyth.k12.ga.us/davescreek
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	881
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	67.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	62
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* 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 5

Kindergarten 91

Grade 1 105

Grade 2 112

Grade 3 185

Grade 4 182

Grade 5 201

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Daves Creek Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	5
Kindergarten	91
Grade 1	105
Grade 2	112
Grade 3	185
Grade 4	182
Grade 5	201

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Daves Creek Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	394	44.7%
Male	487	55.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)