Enrollment
570
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.8:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.6%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-46% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Black's Mill Elementary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Black's Mill Elementary School
Black's Mill Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Dawsonville, Georgia, enrolling 570 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.8:1 is larger than about 90% of Georgia schools and 24% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 32.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 570 students, its enrollment sits close to the Georgia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 311 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #219.
Its student body is led by White (53%) and Asian (20%) (diversity index 65/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 570 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
14.2% 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 Blackburn Elementary School (779 students): Black's Mill Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.8:1 vs 14.2:1).
Dawson County also operates Dawson County High School (880 students) and Robinson Elementary School (648 students) alongside Black's Mill 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 Black's Mill Elementary School compares
Black's Mill 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,767
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $13,863
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dawson County, which includes Black's Mill Elementary School.
$14,767
Per student
+7%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 61.1%
State 29.7%
Federal 9.2%
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 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
- 880
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- 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.
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 (~570 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Black's Mill Elementary School a good school?
Black's Mill Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Georgia schools. 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 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.
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