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Cumming Elementary School

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Cumming Elementary School ranks 414 th of 1219 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

414^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,219 Georgia Elementary Schools

Better than 66% of Georgia elementary schools

Summary

Cumming Elementary School is a mid-sized public school in Cumming, GA, serving roughly 900 students in grades PK–5 as part of the high-performing Forsyth County district. The school has been steadily improving its state ranking, moving from the 51st percentile in 2023–2024 to the 66th percentile for 2025–2026, though it still trails most nearby elementary schools.

One of the most defining features of Cumming Elementary is its student population. About 60% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch—a rate roughly four to five times higher than nearby schools like Shiloh Point Elementary (12.3%) or Daves Creek Elementary School (7.8%). This economic difference is strongly reflected in test scores. In the most recent math testing, proficiency rates at Cumming Elementary ranged from 45.5% to 54.7% across grades 3–5, compared to district averages of 71.6% to 74.8%. The gap is even wider when compared to Daves Creek, where 3rd-grade math proficiency is 94.1%. Science proficiency (46.4% in 5th grade) also lags the district average of 65.1% and is nearly 40 points behind Daves Creek’s 86.9%. Chronic absenteeism is another challenge, at 12.5%—higher than the district average of 8.2% but down significantly from 18.1% two years ago.

Despite these challenges, the school is investing heavily in support. Per-pupil spending is $17,338, the highest among all comparable schools, and the student-teacher ratio is a low 11.5:1. This suggests a strong commitment to providing extra staff and interventions for a higher-need population. The school has also shown meaningful improvement in science scores, jumping from 22.1% proficiency in 2022–2023 to 46.4% today. While Cumming Elementary still has substantial ground to cover relative to its district peers, the combination of rising rankings, declining absenteeism, and significant resource investment points to a school working diligently to serve its diverse community. Note that current-year English Language Arts scores have not yet been released; they will be available in December.

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: Holding steady — 69th percentile in 2016 → 66th in 2026

Strengths

✓Above the Georgia median (66th percentile)

✓Small classes — about 12 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

!Near the bottom of Forsyth County's ranking

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school50%

District avg71%

Georgia avg47%

414^th of 1,219

Georgia public elementary schools ?

Top 34%▼ down 2 pts since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

23^rd of 23Elementary Schools in the Forsyth County

7^th of 201Forsyth 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)

Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	61.2	414 of 1219	66.0%	★★★☆☆
2025	56.9	479 of 1238	61.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	46.1	608 of 1236	50.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	46.8	593 of 1223	51.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	47.0	594 of 1220	51.3%	★★★☆☆
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%	★★★★☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	39.4	123 of 214	42.5%	★★☆☆☆
2025	37.1	195 of 317	38.5%	★★☆☆☆
2024	34.9	206 of 304	32.2%	★★☆☆☆
2023	27.4	234 of 286	18.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	22.9	255 of 283	9.9%	★☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	59.5	415 of 1186	65.0%	★★★☆☆
2025	57.0	475 of 1224	61.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	45.2	621 of 1223	49.2%	★★☆☆☆
2023	49.7	557 of 1212	54.0%	★★★☆☆
2022	47.3	578 of 1206	52.1%	★★★☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	40.9	287 of 503	42.9%	★★☆☆☆
2025	34.9	381 of 583	34.6%	★★☆☆☆
2024	22.0	481 of 565	14.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	20.5	469 of 535	12.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	19.8	462 of 516	10.5%	★☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	61.8	406 of 1183	65.7%	★★★☆☆
2025	55.6	487 of 1225	60.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	46.6	601 of 1220	50.7%	★★★☆☆
2023	43.4	625 of 1210	48.3%	★★☆☆☆
2022	46.5	604 of 1209	50.0%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	53.1	191 of 465	58.9%	★★★☆☆
2025	48.8	235 of 565	58.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	50.2	207 of 487	57.5%	★★★☆☆
2023	55.7	152 of 455	66.6%	★★★☆☆
2022	49.7	172 of 415	58.6%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	50.5	341 of 700	51.3%	★★★☆☆
2025	56.4	319 of 769	58.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	48.4	381 of 772	50.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	49.5	372 of 775	52.0%	★★★☆☆
2022	54.3	350 of 779	55.1%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Male (2026)66th percentile~ school

Female (2026)65th percentile~ school

Special Education (2026)59th percentile-7 vs school

White (2026)51st percentile-15 vs school

Hispanic (2026)43rd percentile-23 vs school

English Language Learner (2026)43rd percentile-24 vs school

By subject vs Georgia (2025-2026) ?

Mathematics51%+4 vs state

Science46%~ 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

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2026)			Milestones Assessment Science (2026)	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 (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	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%)	61.2	414^th of 1219 public elementary schools	66.0%		56.9	479^th of 1238 public elementary schools	61.3%	65	45.5	54.7	52.7	46.4	$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%)	92.3	105^th of 1219 public elementary schools	91.4%		89.2	134^th of 1238 public elementary schools	89.2%	29	84.5	79.0	65.5	65.0	$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%)	86.5	161^st of 1219 public elementary schools	86.8%		85.8	176^th of 1238 public elementary schools	85.8%	15	65.7	73.2	67.9	58.7	$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%)	88.4	146^th of 1219 public elementary schools	88.0%		89	137^th of 1238 public elementary schools	88.9%	9	64.5	68.0	71.8	70.6	$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%)	68	341^st of 1219 public elementary schools	72.0%		61.7	419^th of 1238 public elementary schools	66.2%	78	53.6	49.6	57.5	53.2	$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%)	96.8	39^th of 1219 public elementary schools	96.8%		95.9	64^th of 1238 public elementary schools	94.8%	25	83.6	84.9	81.8	73.1	$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%)	95.7	59^th of 1219 public elementary schools	95.2%		91.8	110^th of 1238 public elementary schools	91.1%	51	77.1	80.5	80.6	76.0	$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%)	72.6	294^th of 1219 public elementary schools	75.9%		72.9	299^th of 1238 public elementary schools	75.8%	5	59.0	76.4	60.0	36.8	$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%)	95	73^rd of 1219 public elementary schools	94.0%		94.1	81^st of 1238 public elementary schools	93.5%	8	72.5	79.6	85.1	74.5	$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%)	95.6	60^th of 1219 public elementary schools	95.1%		93.8	87^th of 1238 public elementary schools	93.0%	27	75.3	82.7	80.6	73.5	$13,906	$200	$13,706

Frequently Asked Questions about Cumming Elementary School

What district is Cumming Elementary School in?

Forsyth County

Is Cumming Elementary School a good school?

Cumming Elementary School ranks 414^th of 1219 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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.

How many students attend Cumming Elementary School?

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

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