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Puckett's Mill Elementary School

2442 S Pucketts Mill Rd, Dacula, GA 30019Gwinnett County →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–05Non-Charter
780
Students
Total enrolled
$14,002
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
13.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 11% vs nat'l
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Large public school
Serves 780 students in grades PK–05 in Dacula, Georgia.
Near-average funding
District spends $14,002 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
13.6 : 1 student-teacher ratio
This is well below the national average — smaller classes of 15.4:1.
About This School

Puckett's Mill Elementary School is a large elementary in Dacula, Georgia, serving grades PK–05 with 780 students. The district invests $14,002 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. With only 22% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community.

Student Body & Demographics at Puckett's Mill Elementary School

780
Total Students
13.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
22%
Free Lunch
57
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution397 male · 383 female
51%
49%
Male 51%Female 49%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility22%
National avg 52% · 169 students
Student Composition
12%
50%
13%
18%
Asian12%
White50%
Hispanic / Latino13%
Black18%
Multiracial7%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 130255003814

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,002Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$14,002
State avg
$15,679
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,161
Student Support$2,660
Administration$1,680
Operations$2,100
Other$1,400
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $14,002 spent per student, an estimated $6,203 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
42%
44%
State government
42.0%
Local (property tax)
44.3%
Federal programs
13.7%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Middle
McConnell Middle SchoolNorth Gwinnett Middle SchoolTrickum Middle SchoolRichards Middle School
+6 more
↓
High School
Brookwood High SchoolPeachtree Ridge High SchoolGrayson High SchoolParkview High School
+15 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 05
Location—
CountyGwinnett County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictGwinnett County →
Phone: (678)765-5110
NCES ID: 130255003814
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Dacula seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing smaller class sizes and more individualized teacher access. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

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High
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High
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High
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District School Rankings
Location
2442 S Pucketts Mill Rd, Dacula, GA 30019
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.