Fort Daniel Elementary School

691 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Fort Daniel Elementary School, located in Dacula, Georgia, is a highly regarded public school within the Gwinnett County Public School District. Serving students from prekindergarten through fifth grade, the school is well-known for its commitment to academic excellence and its focus on fostering a supportive, student-centered environment. The faculty emphasizes a well-rounded education, integrating rigorous classroom instruction with opportunities for creative expression and personal development, ensuring that students are well-prepared for their transition into middle school.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Fort Daniel Elementary is recognized for its strong sense of community and active parental involvement. The school maintains a welcoming atmosphere where collaboration between families, teachers, and staff is highly encouraged to enhance the overall student experience. With a diverse student body and a dedication to character development, the school strives to provide a safe and inclusive setting where children are encouraged to reach their full potential, both as scholars and as responsible members of their community.

691

Total Students

55.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

42.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Fort Daniel Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	233
Hispanic	162
Black	162
Asian	88
Two or More	46

White
233 (33.7 %)
Hispanic
162 (23.4 %)
Black
162 (23.4 %)
Asian
88 (12.7 %)
Two or More
46 (6.7 %)

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:	Gwinnett County
Phone:	(770)932-7400
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	691
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	55.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	243
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	50

* 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 23

Kindergarten 111

Grade 1 116

Grade 2 93

Grade 3 105

Grade 4 127

Grade 5 116

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Fort Daniel Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	23
Kindergarten	111
Grade 1	116
Grade 2	93
Grade 3	105
Grade 4	127
Grade 5	116

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Fort Daniel Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	336	48.6%
Male	355	51.4%

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