Alcova Elementary School
1,436 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Alcova Elementary School, located on Ewing Chapel Road in Dacula, Georgia, serves as a core educational institution within the Gwinnett County Public Schools system. The school is situated in a growing residential area, catering to a diverse student body and emphasizing a supportive learning environment designed to foster academic growth and social development from kindergarten through fifth grade. Like many schools in the Gwinnett district, Alcova focuses on high academic standards and utilizes a comprehensive curriculum that integrates technology and differentiated instruction to meet the varied needs of its learners.
Beyond its academic program, Alcova Elementary is known for fostering a strong sense of community through active parental involvement and a variety of extracurricular opportunities. The school places a significant emphasis on character development and student engagement, aiming to prepare its pupils for the transition to middle school by encouraging critical thinking, collaboration, and a positive school climate. With its commitment to both educational excellence and the holistic development of its students, Alcova remains a central hub for families in the Dacula area.
Beyond its academic program, Alcova Elementary is known for fostering a strong sense of community through active parental involvement and a variety of extracurricular opportunities. The school places a significant emphasis on character development and student engagement, aiming to prepare its pupils for the transition to middle school by encouraging critical thinking, collaboration, and a positive school climate. With its commitment to both educational excellence and the holistic development of its students, Alcova remains a central hub for families in the Dacula area.
1,436
Total Students
98.4
Full-Time Teachers
14.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
71.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 151 |
| Hispanic | 378 |
| Black | 765 |
| Asian | 72 |
| Two or More | 66 |
| American Indian | 2 |
| Pacific Islander | 2 |
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Black765 (53.3 %)
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Hispanic378 (26.3 %)
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White151 (10.5 %)
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Asian72 (5.0 %)
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Two or More66 (4.6 %)
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American Indian2 (0.1 %)
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Pacific Islander2 (0.1 %)
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: | (678)376-8500 |
| Website: | http://www.alcovaes.com/home |
| Grade Range: | Pre-K - 5th |
| Total Students: | 1,436 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 98.4 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 14.6 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 858 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 171 |
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten
3
Kindergarten
203
Grade 1
242
Grade 2
214
Grade 3
242
Grade 4
249
Grade 5
283
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 3 |
| Kindergarten | 203 |
| Grade 1 | 242 |
| Grade 2 | 214 |
| Grade 3 | 242 |
| Grade 4 | 249 |
| Grade 5 | 283 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 717 | 49.9% |
| Male | 719 | 50.1% |
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