Big Creek Elementary School

Big Creek Elementary, located in suburban Cumming, Georgia, educates around 693 students in Pre-K through fifth grade with the assistance of about 46 full-time teachers and two school counselors for a student-teacher ratio of around 15:1. The academic performance of the school is outstanding—about 90% of the students achieve proficiency in mathematics and about 83% in reading, placing the school in the top 1% of the state and ninth among Georgia elementary schools. Its population is diverse: approximately 71% is minority (predominantly Asian), with the remainder being mostly white; economically disadvantaged students account for approximately 6%. Demographically, the students are almost evenly distributed by gender. Teachers are certified and seasoned, and the student-teacher ratio parallels state percentages at 15:1. The median home value of the surrounding neighborhood is around $600,000–$700,000, indicative of a solid and desirable neighborhood (Forsyth County typical pricing). The school's long tradition of academic rigor, considered support, and community responsibility shapes a well-balanced and open environment for young scholars.