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Cumming Elementary School

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Cumming Elementary School ranks 479 th of 1238 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

479^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,238 Georgia Elementary Schools

Better than 61% of Georgia elementary schools

Summary

Cumming Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 948 students in grades PK-5 in Cumming, Georgia, which is part of the Forsyth County school district, ranked 9th out of 206 districts in the state.

While Cumming Elementary School has a lower student-teacher ratio of 11.7 compared to nearby schools, its academic performance lags behind many of its peers in the Forsyth County district. For example, in 2024-2025, only 30.6% of 3rd graders at Cumming Elementary were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 53.7% in Forsyth County and 34.9% statewide. Additionally, Cumming Elementary has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 55.21% to 61.6% in recent years, which is significantly higher than the surrounding schools. Despite spending more per student ($12,349 in 2018-2019) than nearby schools, Cumming Elementary's academic performance continues to trail behind top-performing schools in the district, such as Shiloh Point Elementary and Daves Creek Elementary, which are both ranked in the top 100 elementary schools in Georgia.

The lower test scores and higher rates of economic disadvantage at Cumming Elementary School suggest that the school may face unique challenges in supporting its student population. While the lower student-teacher ratio could be an advantage, it does not appear to be translating into improved academic outcomes, indicating that other factors, such as teaching quality, curriculum, or school leadership, may need to be addressed to help Cumming Elementary School better serve its students and close the performance gap with the top-performing schools in the Forsyth County district.

900

Students ?

11.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$17,338

Per pupil spending ?

59.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

540 Dahlonega St
Cumming, GA 30040

(770) 887-7749

District: Forsyth County

Students who attend Cumming Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Otwell Middle School
High:	Forsyth Central High School

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

47.3%

White:

34.6%

African American:

7.2%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 48th percentile in 2017 → 61st in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 61st (2025) from a 48th-percentile low (2017)

✓Above the Georgia median (61st percentile)

✓Small classes — about 12 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Near the bottom of Forsyth County's ranking

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school44%

District avg66%

Georgia avg42%

479^th of 1,238

Georgia public elementary schools ?

Top 39%▼ down 14 pts since 2015

From top 25% (2015) to top 39% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

23^rd of 23Elementary Schools in the Forsyth County

9^th of 206Forsyth County among Georgia districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2025	56.9	479 of 1238	61.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	46.1	609 of 1248	51.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	46.8	596 of 1242	52.0%	★★★☆☆
2022	47.0	598 of 1244	51.9%	★★★☆☆
2021	51.0	543 of 1214	55.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	53.4	541 of 1234	56.2%	★★★☆☆
2018	55.1	492 of 1209	59.3%	★★★☆☆
2017	44.9	625 of 1205	48.1%	★★☆☆☆
2016	63.6	388 of 1233	68.5%	★★★☆☆
2015	70.9	306 of 1240	75.3%	★★★★☆
2014	71.2	378 of 1231	69.3%	★★★☆☆
2013	62.9	528 of 1225	56.9%	★★★☆☆
2012	72.9	327 of 1201	72.8%	★★★★☆
2011	78.9	222 of 1212	81.7%	★★★★☆
2010	80.3	185 of 1183	84.4%	★★★★☆
2009	79.2	181 of 1133	84.0%	★★★★☆
2008	81.2	150 of 1134	86.8%	★★★★☆
2007	82.7	133 of 1125	88.2%	★★★★☆
2006	72.2	310 of 1101	71.8%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Georgia (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics48%+3 vs state

Science44%~ state avg

English Language Arts40%~ state avg

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What people are saying

by a parent
Friday, April 8, 2022

Great school. Love our teachers and the DLI program! Close Quote

by a parent
Monday, June 10, 2013

This school is a gem. The faculty really care about the students. Every child is considered a flower whose petals are gradually unfolding. I am so glad that my child has the opportunity to attend this school. Close Quote

Schools Near Cumming Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2025)			Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2025)			Milestones Assessment Science (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Cumming Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	540 Dahlonega St	Cumming	30040	Forsyth County	Forsyth County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 887-7749	900	78	11.5	59.8%	311 (34.6%)	65 (7.2%)	426 (47.3%)	62 (6.9%)	8 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (3.1%)	56.9	479^th of 1238 public elementary schools	61.3%		46.1	609^th of 1248 public elementary schools	51.2%	130	30.6	47.2	40.8	40.1	57.2	46.5	43.9	$17,338	$705	$16,633
Kelly Mill Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1180 Chamblee Gap Rd	Cumming	30040	Forsyth County	Forsyth County	No	No	No	No	(678) 965-4953	1,104	69	16.0	14.9%	495 (44.8%)	45 (4.1%)	126 (11.4%)	385 (34.9%)	7 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (4.2%)	89.2	134^th of 1238 public elementary schools	89.2%		87.2	161^st of 1248 public elementary schools	87.1%	27	58.8	51.3	67.0	74.1	71.4	71.9	60.5	$13,103	$200	$12,903
Sawnee Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1616 Canton Hwy	Cumming	30040	Forsyth County	Forsyth County	No	No	No	No	(770) 887-6161	1,591	100	15.9	21.5%	594 (37.3%)	50 (3.1%)	223 (14.0%)	659 (41.4%)	15 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (3.1%)	85.8	176^th of 1238 public elementary schools	85.8%		80.5	225^th of 1248 public elementary schools	82.0%	49	48.5	56.4	58.2	66.5	74.9	71.5	55.1	$12,354	$200	$12,154
George W. Whitlow Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3655 Castleberry Rd	Cumming	30040	Forsyth County	Forsyth County	No	No	No	No	(678) 965-5090	1,247	95	13.1	32.6%	362 (29.0%)	77 (6.2%)	263 (21.1%)	501 (40.2%)	7 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	36 (2.9%)	89	137^th of 1238 public elementary schools	88.9%		89.8	139^th of 1248 public elementary schools	88.9%	2	49.5	61.3	63.9	63.8	73.1	75.4	66.0	$14,726	$201	$14,525
Chattahoochee Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2800 Holtzclaw Rd	Cumming	30041	Forsyth County	Forsyth County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 781-2240	810	66	12.2	54.1%	474 (58.5%)	19 (2.3%)	261 (32.2%)	16 (2.0%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (4.7%)	61.7	419^th of 1238 public elementary schools	66.2%		64.7	402^nd of 1248 public elementary schools	67.8%	17	34.2	46.7	40.0	51.7	61.0	48.9	40.7	$15,614	$508	$15,106
New Hope Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4810 Castleberry Road	Cumming	30040	Forsyth County	Forsyth County	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(678) 965-5101	1,175	76	15.4	14.6%	336 (28.6%)	33 (2.8%)	125 (10.6%)	639 (54.4%)	5 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (3.1%)	95.9	64^th of 1238 public elementary schools	94.8%		94.2	79^th of 1248 public elementary schools	93.7%	15	62.3	68.8	73.8	75.5	81.3	82.2	72.8	$12,258	$201	$12,057
Mashburn Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3777 Samples Rd	Cumming	30041	Forsyth County	Forsyth County	No	No	No	No	(770) 889-1630	976	62	15.7	23.2%	326 (33.4%)	31 (3.2%)	156 (16.0%)	423 (43.3%)	4 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	35 (3.6%)	91.8	110^th of 1238 public elementary schools	91.1%		88.3	152^nd of 1248 public elementary schools	87.8%	42	54.4	62.2	65.7	70.9	73.3	75.3	69.3	$12,501	$258	$12,243
Coal Mountain Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3455 Coal Mountain Dr	Cumming	30028	Forsyth County	Forsyth County	No	No	No	No	(770) 887-7705	747	57	13.1	31.5%	418 (56.0%)	57 (7.6%)	128 (17.1%)	93 (12.4%)	5 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (6.2%)	72.9	299^th of 1238 public elementary schools	75.8%		63.9	408^th of 1248 public elementary schools	67.3%	109	35.1	62.3	47.8	55.0	67.2	62.8	43.4	$15,598	$275	$15,323
Haw Creek Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2555 Echols Rd	Cumming	30041	Forsyth County	Forsyth County	No	No	No	No	(678) 965-5070	926	65	14.2	12.0%	425 (45.9%)	34 (3.7%)	73 (7.9%)	357 (38.6%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (3.7%)	94.1	81^st of 1238 public elementary schools	93.5%		94	81^st of 1248 public elementary schools	93.5%		55.9	65.1	69.1	71.8	82.6	80.6	72.0	$14,300	$224	$14,077
Shiloh Point Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	8145 Majors Rd	Cumming	30041	Forsyth County	Forsyth County	No	No	No	No	(678) 341-6481	955	66	14.4	12.3%	188 (19.7%)	37 (3.9%)	86 (9.0%)	601 (62.9%)	10 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (3.5%)	93.8	87^th of 1238 public elementary schools	93.0%		94.5	76^th of 1248 public elementary schools	93.9%	11	59.1	63.3	71.2	80.5	79.4	79.8	63.6	$13,906	$200	$13,706

Frequently Asked Questions about Cumming Elementary School

How many students attend Cumming Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 900 students attended Cumming Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Cumming Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Cumming Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Otwell Middle School
High : Forsyth Central High School

What is the racial makeup of Cumming Elementary School?

Students at Cumming Elementary School are 47% Hispanic, 35% White, 7% African American, 7% Asian, 3% Two or more races.

What district is Cumming Elementary School in?

Forsyth County

Is Cumming Elementary School a good school?

Cumming Elementary School ranks 479^th of 1238 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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