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Park Creek Elementary School

1500 Hale Bowen Dr
Dalton, GA 30721
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 576 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Park Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 576 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • : Top 50% in GA
  • : 42% (Top 50%)
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Park Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Park Creek Elementary School's student population of 576 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
576 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Calendar
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Park Creek Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Park Creek Elementary School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (GA)
#957 out of 2204 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Park Creek Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
42%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Park Creek Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
33%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Park Creek Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Park Creek Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Park Creek Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
84%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Park Creek Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
4%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Park Creek Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
9%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Park Creek Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Park Creek Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Park Creek Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Georgia.
0.29
This chart displays the diversity score of Park Creek Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Park Creek Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Park Creek Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Park Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Park Creek Elementary School is ranked #957 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Park Creek Elementary School?
576 students attend Park Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Park Creek Elementary School students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Park Creek Elementary School?
Park Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Park Creek Elementary School offer ?
Park Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Park Creek Elementary School part of?
Park Creek Elementary School is part of Dalton School District.

School Reviews
5   6/1/2012
i really have gone to this school i think that it is a great school and evryone is really nice i would love to thank all of the teachers and facialties for everything htat they do for the kids so the kids wll have fun at school more ofen
- Posted by Student/Alumni - tpool

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 576 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 42% (Top 50%)
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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