Dacula Elementary School

1,159 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Dacula Elementary School, located at 2500 Fence Rd in Dacula, Georgia, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Gwinnett County Public School district. As a pillar of the local Dacula community, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and the cultivation of essential life skills for its young students. Its curriculum is designed to meet rigorous state standards while incorporating diverse instructional strategies to accommodate the varying needs and learning styles of its student body.

Beyond academics, Dacula Elementary places a strong emphasis on community involvement and school spirit. The school actively encourages parent and guardian participation through its active PTA and various volunteer opportunities, helping to create a collaborative atmosphere between home and school. By integrating modern educational resources with a focus on holistic student well-being, the school strives to prepare its students for middle school success while nurturing a sense of curiosity and belonging within the Dacula area.

1,159

Total Students

86.1

Full-Time Teachers

13.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

64.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dacula Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	252
Hispanic	353
Black	401
Asian	67
Two or More	81
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	3

Black
401 (34.6%)
Hispanic
353 (30.5%)
White
252 (21.7%)
Two or More
81 (7.0%)
Asian
67 (5.8%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.3%)
American Indian
2 (0.2%)

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:	(770)963-7174
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	1,159
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	86.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	606
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	140

* 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 28

Kindergarten 172

Grade 1 163

Grade 2 163

Grade 3 191

Grade 4 210

Grade 5 232

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Dacula Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	28
Kindergarten	172
Grade 1	163
Grade 2	163
Grade 3	191
Grade 4	210
Grade 5	232

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Dacula Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	561	48.4%
Male	598	51.6%

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