- Enrollment
- 1,125
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Blackburn Elementary School held near 775 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 55.7 → 56.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 130342002581 · Dawsonville, GA Elementary · MID · TRAD
779 enr · 14.2:1 · 36.8% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Lumpkin County High School (1,125 students)
Blackburn Elementary School held near 775 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 55.7 → 56.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Blackburn Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lumpkin County
Lumpkin County High School
1,125 students
- Lumpkin County
Lumpkin County Middle School
864 students
- This school
Blackburn Elementary School
779 students
- Lumpkin County
Lumpkin County Elementary School
583 students
- Long Branch El 403
Long Branch Elementary School
403 students
What this shows Blackburn Elementary School reports 779 students on the CCD universe file.
How Blackburn Elementary School compares
Blackburn Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,571
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
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
District finance for Lumpkin County reports $13,571 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~779 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 778 (2022-23) → 775 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.