Cumming Elementary School

Public PK, KG-5

 540 Dahlonega St
       Cumming, GA  30040


(770) 887-7749

District: Forsyth County

SchoolDigger Rank:
596th of 1,243 Georgia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,349 Help


Students who attend Cumming Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Otwell Middle School
High:    Forsyth Central High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.7 Help
Number of students:  922

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
47.4%
White:
37.4%
African American:
6.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  55.2% Help


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Compare Details Cumming Elementary School ranks better than 52.1% of elementary schools in Georgia. It also ranks last among 21 ranked elementary schools in the Forsyth County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 46.82. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (47.4%), White (37.4%), African American (6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 55.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Forsyth County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cumming Elementary School is 11.7, which is the lowest among 21 elementary schools in the Forsyth County School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cumming Elementary School is $12,349, which is the 2nd highest among 21 elementary schools in the Forsyth County School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Cumming Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Forsyth County:

SchoolDigger ranks Forsyth County 9th of 201 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Cumming Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 72.22 310th 1101 71.8%
2007 82.68 133rd 1125 88.2%
2008 81.20 150th 1134 86.8%
2009 79.25 181st 1133 84.0%
2010 80.26 185th 1183 84.4%
2011 78.94 222nd 1212 81.7%
2012 72.92 327th 1201 72.8%
2013 62.92 528th 1225 56.9%
2014 71.18 378th 1231 69.3%
2015 70.93 306th 1240 75.3%
2016 63.64 388th 1233 68.5%
2017 44.91 625th 1205 48.1%
2018 55.12 492nd 1209 59.3%
2019 53.42 541st 1234 56.2%
2021 50.97 543rd 1214 55.3%
2022 46.99 598th 1244 51.9%
2023 46.82 596th 1242 52.0%
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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Friday, April 8, 2022

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


by a parent
Monday, June 10, 2013

Open Quote 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



Enrollment information for Cumming Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 860 860
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 811 811
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 821 821
1993 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 840 840
1994 548 0 0 38 2 n/a n/a 0 588
1995 633 0 2 49 0 n/a n/a 0 684
1996 633 0 2 49 0 n/a n/a 0 684
1997 673 0 3 80 0 n/a n/a 0 756
1998 688 0 2 43 0 n/a n/a 0 733
1999 607 0 2 67 2 n/a n/a 0 678
2000 615 0 1 75 2 n/a n/a 0 693
2001 608 0 0 107 1 n/a n/a 0 716
2002 696 3 7 173 1 n/a n/a 0 880
2003 696 3 7 173 1 n/a n/a 0 880
2004 785 7 12 209 0 n/a n/a 0 1013
2005 779 7 9 221 0 n/a n/a 19 1035
2006 862 19 20 248 0 n/a n/a 11 1160
2007 803 33 29 275 0 n/a n/a 24 1164
2008 844 53 31 308 0 n/a n/a 32 1268
2009 933 45 22 358 2 n/a n/a 45 1405
2010 688 29 18 322 8 1 28 0 1094
2011 711 31 27 361 8 2 24 0 1164
2012 736 32 25 382 6 0 23 0 1204
2013 430 30 9 407 6 0 11 0 893
2014 415 32 8 443 5 0 14 0 917
2015 404 24 10 488 3 0 9 0 938
2016 393 22 7 529 6 0 14 0 971
2017 362 17 8 536 5 0 13 0 941
2018 383 24 9 538 7 0 17 0 978
2019 366 34 9 523 6 0 15 0 953
2020 358 40 11 502 6 0 21 0 938
2021 356 39 12 489 4 0 24 0 924
2022 335 44 40 440 4 0 24 0 887
2023 345 55 50 437 5 0 30 0 922

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Cumming Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 860 52.0 16.5 12.9
1991 811 48.0 16.8 13.8
1992 821 50.0 16.4 16.4
1993 840 47.0 17.9 16.8
1994 588 38.1 15.4 23.8
1995 684 43.0 15.9 27.2
1996 684 43.0 15.9 27.2
1997 756 43.0 17.6 35.4
1998 733 47.5 15.4 30.8
1999 678 49.0 13.8 28
2000 693 45.0 15.4 25.8
2001 716 54.0 13.3 31.6
2002 880 62.0 14.2 28.1
2003 880 62.0 14.2 28.1
2004 1013 65.0 15.6 28.9
2005 1035 73.3 14.1 29.5
2006 1160 80.3 14.4 31.5
2007 1164 87.0 13.4 35
2008 1268 94.0 13.5 34.3
2009 1405 102.5 13.7 36.3
2010 1094 81.5 13.4 39.1
2011 1164 82.5 14.1 42.3
2012 1204 89.0 13.5 43.4
2013 893 74.5 11.9 60.9
2014 917 80.6 11.3 60.9
2015 938 79.0 11.8 61.9
2016 971 79.0 12.2 65.8
2017 941 76.8 12.2 64.3
2018 978 76.0 12.8 63
2019 953 82.5 11.5 60.9
2020 938 77.0 12.1 60.6
2021 924 76.5 12.0 58.5
2022 887 74.5 11.9 n/a
2023 922 78.4 11.7 55.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Cumming Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 860 52.0 16.5 12.9
1991 811 48.0 16.8 13.8
1992 821 50.0 16.4 16.4
1993 840 47.0 17.9 16.8
1994 588 38.1 15.4 23.8
1995 684 43.0 15.9 27.2
1996 684 43.0 15.9 27.2
1997 756 43.0 17.6 35.4
1998 733 47.5 15.4 30.8
1999 678 49.0 13.8 28
2000 693 45.0 15.4 25.8
2001 716 54.0 13.3 31.6
2002 880 62.0 14.2 28.1
2003 880 62.0 14.2 28.1
2004 1013 65.0 15.6 28.9
2005 1035 73.3 14.1 29.5
2006 1160 80.3 14.4 31.5
2007 1164 87.0 13.4 35
2008 1268 94.0 13.5 34.3
2009 1405 102.5 13.7 36.3
2010 1094 81.5 13.4 39.1
2011 1164 82.5 14.1 42.3
2012 1204 89.0 13.5 43.4
2013 893 74.5 11.9 60.9
2014 917 80.6 11.3 60.9
2015 938 79.0 11.8 61.9
2016 971 79.0 12.2 65.8
2017 941 76.8 12.2 64.3
2018 978 76.0 12.8 63
2019 953 82.5 11.5 60.9
2020 938 77.0 12.1 60.6
2021 924 76.5 12.0 58.5
2022 887 74.5 11.9 n/a
2023 922 78.4 11.7 55.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Cumming Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $1,147 (10.7%) $9,605 (89.3%) $10,752
2018 $1,291 (11.8%) $9,687 (88.2%) $10,978
2019 $1,255 (10.2%) $11,094 (89.8%) $12,349

Data source: Georgia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Cumming Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 541st of 1234 Elementary schoolsRanks 596th of 1242 Elementary schools
 4.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Cumming Elementary School)38.939.9
 1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Forsyth County)67.860.9
 6.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4238.6
 3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Cumming Elementary School)43.138.6
 4.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Forsyth County)77.671.1
 6.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)5245.6
 6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Cumming Elementary School)39.327.5
 11.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Forsyth County)71.756.8
 14.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4236.1
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Cumming Elementary School)4749.7
 2.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Forsyth County)79.872.3
 7.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4945.7
 3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Cumming Elementary School)45.437.1
 8.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Forsyth County)72.363.7
 8.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4541.6
 3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Cumming Elementary School)5038.6
 11.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Forsyth County)74.568.3
 6.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4137.4
 3.6%
5th Grade Science (Cumming Elementary School)4622.1
 23.9%
   5th Grade Science (Forsyth County)70.562.1
 8.4%
   5th Grade Science (Georgia)4340
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students953922
 3.3%
African American3455
 61.8%
American Indian65
 16.7%
Asian950
 455.6%
Hispanic523437
 16.4%
Pacific Islander00
White366345
 5.7%
Two or More Races1530
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients60.9%55.2%
 5.7%


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Students at Cumming Elementary School are 47% Hispanic, 37% White, 6% African American, 5% Asian, 3% Two or more races.

Cumming Elementary School ranks 596th of 1243 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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

Middle : Otwell Middle School
High : Forsyth Central High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 922 students attended Cumming Elementary School.


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