Enrollment
779
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Dawsonville, GA
Blackburn Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Blackburn Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 130342002581
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Blackburn Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #2 of 8
- public schools in Dawsonville · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 36.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Blackburn Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Blackburn Elementary School ranks #2 of 8 public schools in Dawsonville, GA.
School address
District: Lumpkin County · Georgia
NCES ID 130342002581 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
55.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.8%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Blackburn Elementary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Blackburn Elementary School
Blackburn Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Dawsonville, Georgia, enrolling 779 students.
At 14.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Georgia median, within a few percentage points of the 14.4:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 36.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 779 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 429 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #228.
Its student body is predominantly White (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 29/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 581 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
17.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Dawsonville's elementary schools, it stands alongside Black's Mill Elementary School (570 students): Blackburn Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.2:1 vs 17.8:1).
Lumpkin County also operates Lumpkin County High School (1,125 students) and Lumpkin County Middle School (864 students) alongside Blackburn Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Blackburn Elementary School compares
Blackburn Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.2:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.8% | ▼ 39% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 779 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
779
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
36.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 52% in Georgia - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,556
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $13,863
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.3 FTE
Per 581 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
36
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 83.8%
Hispanic or Latino 10.0%
Two or More 4.2%
African American 1.2%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 83.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.6, Blackburn Elementary School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lumpkin County, which includes Blackburn Elementary School.
$13,556
Per student
-2%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.4%
State 42.4%
Federal 14.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Blackburn Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lumpkin County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lumpkin County Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lumpkin County Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Long Branch Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Blackburn Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,125
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 864
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 583
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 403
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar elementary schools in Dawsonville
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Georgia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~779 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Blackburn Elementary School
How many students attend Blackburn Elementary School?
Blackburn Elementary School has 779 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Dawsonville, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blackburn Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Blackburn Elementary School is 14.2:1, which is 1% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Blackburn Elementary School?
36.8% of students at Blackburn Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Blackburn Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Blackburn Elementary School is White at 83.8% of enrollment, in Dawsonville, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Blackburn Elementary School?
Blackburn Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Blackburn Elementary School rank among public schools in Dawsonville?
By Resource Investment Index, Blackburn Elementary School ranks #2 of 8 public schools in Dawsonville, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Dawsonville on the city page.
Is Blackburn Elementary School a good school?
Blackburn Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Lumpkin County?
Besides Blackburn Elementary School, Lumpkin County also operates Lumpkin County High School (1,125 students), Lumpkin County Middle School (864 students), and Lumpkin County Elementary School (583 students). See the Lumpkin County district page for the complete list.
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