PARK CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Park Creek Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Dalton Public Schools school district, located in Dalton, GA with about 662 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 55 teachers, Park Creek Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Park Creek Elementary School, located in Dalton, Georgia, is a public school serving students as part of the Dalton Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment where academic excellence and character development are prioritized. By utilizing a curriculum aligned with state standards, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for success in future academic endeavors while nurturing their social and emotional growth.
Beyond the standard classroom experience, Park Creek emphasizes community engagement and the importance of a strong home-school partnership. The school offers various programs and resources designed to meet the unique needs of its students, ensuring that all children have the opportunity to thrive. With a focus on cultivating a culture of respect, curiosity, and collaboration, Park Creek Elementary works to build a solid educational foundation for the children of the Dalton community.
For more information, contact Park Creek Elementary School at (706) 428-7700 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 428-7700
PARK CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Dalton, GA with about 662 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Georgia
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Dalton Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 662
- Teachers:
- 55.9
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Provision 2
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 662 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending PARK CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 83% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 82.6%
- White
- 11.2%
- Black or African American
- 3.8%
- Two or more races
- 1.1%
- Asian
- 0.9%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 52.6%
- Male
- 47.4%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.