Haw Creek Elementary School

Haw Creek Elementary School in Cumming, Georgia, educates students Pre-K through 5th grade with an enrollment of almost 916–927 children. The school has approximately 54 to 62 full-time certified teachers on staff, providing a student-teacher ratio of 15:1 to 18:1 depending on the source, and which facilitates individualized teaching. On recent state tests, 76% of students are proficient in math and some 69% in reading, significantly higher than district and state rates. The school is ranked in the top 5% consistently for the state and well ranked by Niche and GreatSchools. The student population is diverse: approximately 56% White, 30% Asian, 8% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, and less than 3% African American. Approximately 15% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting some economic diversity while most families are stable. Staff includes veteran certified teachers (only some 3% are in their first or second year) and excellent support services. Median home prices in the local Cumming community are generally in the range of $490,000 to $494,000, characteristic of a well-established, family-oriented community. Haw Creek Elementary maintains a balance of academic excellence, cultural diversity, and welcoming, community-focused atmosphere.

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