Haw Creek Elementary

www.forsyth.k12.ga.us/hawcreek/site/

916 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Haw Creek Elementary, located in Cumming, Georgia, is part of the highly regarded Forsyth County School System. Serving students in grades Pre-K through 5, the school is known for its focus on academic excellence and fostering a supportive, student-centered environment. Its mission emphasizes the development of the "whole child," blending rigorous instructional standards with character education to ensure students are well-prepared for their transition to middle school and beyond.

The school community is characterized by strong parental involvement and a commitment to integrating modern technology into the classroom to enhance learning experiences. Haw Creek offers a variety of extracurricular activities and specialized programs, including support for gifted learners and students with diverse educational needs. By prioritizing collaboration between staff, parents, and the local community, Haw Creek Elementary maintains a reputation for being a stable, nurturing, and high-performing learning environment within the North Georgia area.

916

Total Students

62.4

Full-Time Teachers

14.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

12.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Haw Creek Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	512
Hispanic	73
Black	26
Asian	260
Two or More	39
American Indian	6

White
512 (55.9 %)
Asian
260 (28.4 %)
Hispanic
73 (8.0 %)
Two or More
39 (4.3 %)
Black
26 (2.8 %)
American Indian
6 (0.7 %)

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:	Forsyth County
Phone:	(678)965-5070
Website:	http://www.forsyth.k12.ga.us/hawcreek/site/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	916
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	62.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	94
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* 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 12

Kindergarten 102

Grade 1 132

Grade 2 143

Grade 3 140

Grade 4 181

Grade 5 206