At a glance
Reported students
926
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
65.2
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Georgia elementary enrollment
91st percentile
Compared with 1,298 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
1,143.5
Haw Creek Elementary: 926 reported students.
State peer staffing position
71st percentile
14.2:1 reported; state peer median 13.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 984
- Teachers (FTE)
- 62
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.9:1
What the reported data says about Haw Creek Elementary
Haw Creek Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Cumming. It is one of 42 current school records connected to Forsyth County. NCES reports 926 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,298 elementary schools in Georgia with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 580 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 91st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.2:1, close to the Georgia median of 13.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (45.9%) and Asian (38.6%). English learners represent 7.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Haw Creek Elementary
- 1How do the reported 14.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 65.2 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 7.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 15.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 12%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.33
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.25
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White45.9%
- Hispanic7.9%
- Black3.7%
- Asian38.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.7%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Forsyth County
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Cumming Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
900 reported students
Shiloh Point Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
955 reported students
Johns Creek Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
888 reported students
Brandywine Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
968 reported students
Daves Creek Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
881 reported students
Mashburn Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
976 reported students
Public schools near Haw Creek Elementary
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mashburn Elementary School Elementary · Forsyth County | PK–05 | 976 | 0.5 mi |
| White Oak Elementary School Elementary · Gwinnett County | PK–05 | 722 | 2.2 mi |
| Settles Bridge Elementary School Elementary · Forsyth County | PK–05 | 741 | 2.8 mi |
| Daves Creek Elementary School Elementary · Forsyth County | PK–05 | 881 | 3.1 mi |
| George W. Whitlow Elementary Elementary · Forsyth County | PK–05 | 1,247 | 4 mi |
| Sycamore Elementary School Elementary · Gwinnett County | PK–05 | 751 | 4.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Haw Creek Elementary
What grades does Haw Creek Elementary serve?
Haw Creek Elementary reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Forsyth County.
How many students attend Haw Creek Elementary?
Haw Creek Elementary reported 926 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 91st percentile among 1,298 Georgia elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 984 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Haw Creek Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 14.2:1, based on 926 students and 65.2 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Georgia median for the same school level is 13.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Haw Creek Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Haw Creek Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Forsyth County attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Haw Creek Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
12% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Haw Creek Elementary in?
Haw Creek Elementary is part of Forsyth County, based in Cumming, GA, which operates 42 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Haw Creek Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Mashburn Elementary School (0.5 mi), White Oak Elementary School (2.2 mi), Settles Bridge Elementary School (2.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.