Dyer Elementary School

1707 Hurricane Shoals Rd
Dacula, GA 30019

861 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Dyer Elementary School, located in Dacula, Georgia, is a public school serving students in grades Pre-K through 5 as part of the Gwinnett County Public Schools system. The school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes the development of the "whole child." With a focus on literacy, STEM integration, and social-emotional learning, Dyer Elementary strives to prepare its diverse student body for middle school and beyond by encouraging critical thinking, collaboration, and personal responsibility.

The school community is characterized by active parental involvement and a strong emphasis on school spirit. Dyer Elementary benefits from dedicated faculty and staff who prioritize individualized instruction and inclusive practices to meet the needs of all learners. By offering various extracurricular activities and enrichment programs, the school aims to cultivate a well-rounded educational experience that helps students discover their unique strengths while building a solid foundation in core subjects.

861

Total Students

64.3

Full-Time Teachers

13.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

63.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dyer Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	215
Hispanic	196
Black	298
Asian	99
Two or More	50
American Indian	3

Black
298 (34.6 %)
White
215 (25.0 %)
Hispanic
196 (22.8 %)
Asian
99 (11.5 %)
Two or More
50 (5.8 %)
American Indian
3 (0.3 %)

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)963-6214
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	861
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	64.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	451
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	95

* 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 32

Kindergarten 132

Grade 1 129

Grade 2 123

Grade 3 144

Grade 4 155

Grade 5 146

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Dyer Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	32
Kindergarten	132
Grade 1	129
Grade 2	123
Grade 3	144
Grade 4	155
Grade 5	146

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Dyer Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	434	50.4%
Male	427	49.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)