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Cumming Elementary School vs. Daves Creek Elementary School

Should you attend Cumming Elementary School or Daves Creek Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Cumming Elementary School
540 Dahlonega St
Cumming, GA 30040
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Daves Creek Elementary School
3740 Melody Mizer Ln
Cumming, GA 30041
: 
10/
10
Top 1%
Top Rankings
n/a

Daves Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
Overview
Serving 948 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cumming Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 1,016 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Daves Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 93% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
948 students
1,016 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Cumming Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Daves Creek Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Cumming Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Daves Creek Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
81 teachers
71 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Cumming Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Daves Creek Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Cumming Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Forsyth County School District and the state of Georgia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Daves Creek Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Forsyth County School District and the state of Georgia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1033 out of 2192 schools in GA
(Top 50%)
#6 out of 2192 schools in GA
(Top 1%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Cumming Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Daves Creek Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
43%
(Top 50% in GA)
93%
(Top 1% in GA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cumming Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Forsyth County School District and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Daves Creek Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Forsyth County School District and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
30%
(Bottom 50% in GA)(21-22 School Year Data)
85%
(Top 1% in GA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cumming Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Forsyth County School District and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Daves Creek Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Forsyth County School District and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
40-44%
(Top 50% in GA)(21-22 School Year Data)
83%
(Top 5% in GA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cumming Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Forsyth County School District and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Daves Creek Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Forsyth County School District and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Cumming Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Daves Creek Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
30
12
Kindergarten Students
145
101
Grade 1 Students
144
115
Grade 2 Students
147
181
Grade 3 Students
148
182
Grade 4 Students
163
197
Grade 5 Students
171
228

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
5%
82%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Cumming Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Forsyth County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Daves Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Forsyth County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
47%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Cumming Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Forsyth County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Daves Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Forsyth County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
7%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Cumming Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Forsyth County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Daves Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Forsyth County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
37%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Cumming Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Forsyth County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Daves Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Forsyth County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Cumming Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Forsyth County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Daves Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Forsyth County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.64
0.32
This chart showcases the diversity score of Cumming Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Forsyth County School District and Georgia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Daves Creek Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Forsyth County School District and Georgia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
7%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Cumming Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Forsyth County School District and Georgia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Daves Creek Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Forsyth County School District and Georgia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Cumming Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Forsyth County School District and Georgia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Daves Creek Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Forsyth County School District and Georgia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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