Duncan Creek Elementary

1,397 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Duncan Creek Elementary School, located in Hoschton, Georgia, is a highly-regarded educational institution serving the Gwinnett County Public Schools district. Known for its strong commitment to academic excellence and student development, the school fosters a collaborative learning environment that emphasizes foundational literacy, mathematics, and critical thinking skills. It serves a diverse student population, providing a wide range of programs designed to meet the unique needs of elementary-aged children while encouraging active engagement through various extracurricular activities and community involvement.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Duncan Creek is noted for its positive school culture and dedicated faculty. The school focuses on nurturing the "whole child," integrating social-emotional learning with traditional academics to help students build character and resilience. By leveraging modern technology in the classroom and maintaining strong partnerships with parents and the local Hoschton community, Duncan Creek Elementary consistently strives to create a supportive, safe, and innovative atmosphere where students are prepared for middle school success and long-term academic achievement.

1,397

Total Students

85.7

Full-Time Teachers

16.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

46.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Duncan Creek Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	568
Hispanic	222
Black	302
Asian	217
Two or More	82
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	3

White
568 (40.7 %)
Black
302 (21.6 %)
Hispanic
222 (15.9 %)
Asian
217 (15.5 %)
Two or More
82 (5.9 %)
American Indian
3 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.2 %)

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)714-5800
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	1,397
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	85.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	510
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	140

* 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 18

Kindergarten 192

Grade 1 210

Grade 2 224

Grade 3 227

Grade 4 260

Grade 5 266