- Enrollment
- 880
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Dawsonville, GA
Black's Mill Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Black's Mill Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 130165002254
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Black's Mill Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Georgia schools.
- #5 of 8
- public schools in Dawsonville · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.8:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 32.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Black's Mill Elementary School has class sizes larger than 90% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Black's Mill Elementary School ranks #5 of 8 public schools in Dawsonville, GA.
School address
District: Dawson County · Georgia
NCES ID 130165002254 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+52 students YoY
Black's Mill Elementary School grew from 433 students in 2022-23 to 485 in 2023-24 (+12.0%).
Teacher FTE added 32.5 → 34.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+52 students YoY 130165002254 · Dawsonville, GA Elementary · MID · TRAD
570 enr · 17.8:1 · 32.6% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Dawson County High School (880 students)
Black's Mill Elementary School grew from 433 students in 2022-23 to 485 in 2023-24 (+12.0%). Teacher FTE added 32.5 → 34.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Black's Mill Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dawson County
Dawson County High School
880 students
- Robinson Eleme
Robinson Elementary School
648 students
- Dawson County
Dawson County Middle School
641 students
- Dawson County
Dawson County Junior High
603 students
- This school
Black's Mill Elementary School
570 students
- Riverview Elem
Riverview Elementary School
493 students
What this shows Black's Mill Elementary School reports 570 students on the CCD universe file.
How Black's Mill Elementary School compares
Black's Mill Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.8:1 | ▲ 24% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.6% | ▼ 46% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 570 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
570
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% 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
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 90% in Georgia - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$15,470
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $14,615
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 570 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 52.5%
Asian 19.6%
Hispanic or Latino 16.0%
Two or More 6.7%
African American 5.3%
Largest group: White at 52.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.3, Black's Mill Elementary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dawson County reports $15,470 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Black's Mill Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dawson County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Robinson Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dawson County Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dawson County Junior High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Riverview Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Black's Mill Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 648
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 641
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 603
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 493
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~570 students)
Frequently asked questions about Black's Mill Elementary School
How many students attend Black's Mill Elementary School?
Black's Mill Elementary School has 570 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Dawsonville, GA. CCD year-over-year: 433 (2022-23) → 485 (2023-24), up 52.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Black's Mill Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Black's Mill Elementary School is 17.8:1, which is 24% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Black's Mill Elementary School?
32.6% of students at Black's Mill Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Black's Mill Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Black's Mill Elementary School is White at 52.5% of enrollment, in Dawsonville, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Black's Mill Elementary School?
Black's Mill Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Black's Mill Elementary School rank among public schools in Dawsonville?
By Resource Investment Index, Black's Mill Elementary School ranks #5 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 Dawson County?
Besides Black's Mill Elementary School, Dawson County also operates Dawson County High School (880 students), Robinson Elementary School (648 students), and Dawson County Middle School (641 students). See the Dawson County district page for the complete list.