BIG CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Big Creek Elementary School is a public elementary school that is part of the Forsyth County school district, located in Cumming, GA with about 772 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 49 teachers, Big Creek Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.
Big Creek Elementary School, located on Peachtree Parkway in Cumming, Georgia, serves as a prominent educational institution within the highly-rated Forsyth County School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and rigorous learning environment that focuses on academic excellence, character development, and student engagement. By leveraging a comprehensive curriculum and modern instructional strategies, Big Creek aims to prepare its diverse student body for future success while emphasizing the importance of community involvement and lifelong learning.
Beyond its focus on core academic subjects, Big Creek Elementary places a strong emphasis on the "whole child," integrating social-emotional learning and extracurricular opportunities to ensure students develop well-rounded skill sets. The school benefits from a highly active parent-teacher community and a commitment to collaborative teaching practices, which help create a safe and nurturing atmosphere. With its focus on innovation and strong parental partnerships, Big Creek remains a vital pillar of the Cumming community, striving to empower students to reach their full potential in an ever-changing world.
For more information, contact Big Creek Elementary School at (770) 887-4584 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Cumming, GA 30041
(770) 887-4584
BIG CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Cumming, GA with about 772 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Georgia
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Forsyth County
- Total Students:
- 772
- Teachers:
- 49
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I 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 772 students
- Asian
- 53.8%
- White
- 35.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 5.3%
- Black or African American
- 2.8%
- Two or more races
- 2.6%
- Female
- 48.1%
- Male
- 51.9%
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.