Park Creek Elementary School

www.daltonpublicschools.com/Parkcreek.cfm

576 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Park Creek Elementary School, located in Dalton, Georgia, is a public school serving students as part of the Dalton Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment where academic excellence and character development are prioritized. By utilizing a curriculum aligned with state standards, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for success in future academic endeavors while nurturing their social and emotional growth.

Beyond the standard classroom experience, Park Creek emphasizes community engagement and the importance of a strong home-school partnership. The school offers various programs and resources designed to meet the unique needs of its students, ensuring that all children have the opportunity to thrive. With a focus on cultivating a culture of respect, curiosity, and collaboration, Park Creek Elementary works to build a solid educational foundation for the children of the Dalton community.

576

Total Students

53.9

Full-Time Teachers

10.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

82.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Park Creek Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	53
Hispanic	486
Black	21
Asian	10
Two or More	6

Hispanic
486 (84.4 %)
White
53 (9.2 %)
Black
21 (3.6 %)
Asian
10 (1.7 %)
Two or More
6 (1.0 %)

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:	Dalton Public Schools
Phone:	(706)428-7700
Website:	http://www.daltonpublicschools.com/Parkcreek.cfm
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	576
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	53.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	378
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	98

* 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 64

Kindergarten 94

Grade 1 84

Grade 2 87

Grade 3 92

Grade 4 72

Grade 5 83