Enrollment
51
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Eastman, GA
Dac (Dodge County Achievement Center)
Federal NCES profile for Dac (Dodge County Achievement Center), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 10/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130177004186
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dac (Dodge County Achievement Center) earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Georgia schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Georgia.
- #6 of 6
- public schools in Eastman · Resource Index
- 10
- Resource Index · Lower
- 51:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 68.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Dac (Dodge County Achievement Center) has class sizes larger than 99% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dac (Dodge County Achievement Center) ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Eastman, GA.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
51:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+254% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
68.0%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dac (Dodge County Achievement Center) compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Dac (Dodge County Achievement Center)
Dac (Dodge County Achievement Center) is a higher-need, small combined-grade school in Eastman, Georgia, enrolling 51 students.
Class loads run heavy: 51:1 is larger than about 99% of Georgia schools and 254% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 68.0% lands close to the Georgia typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 98% of Georgia schools, with 51 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 100% of the 2,314 Georgia schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (43%) and African American (41%) (diversity index 63/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 90.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 26 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 51 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Eastman's public schools, it stands alongside South Dodge Elementary School (675 students): Dac (Dodge County Achievement Center) is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (51:1 vs 13.5:1).
Dodge County also operates Dodge County High School (809 students) and South Dodge Elementary School (675 students) alongside Dac (Dodge County Achievement Center).
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 Dac (Dodge County Achievement Center) compares
Dac (Dodge County Achievement Center) on the metrics families compare, against Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 51:1 | ▲ 254% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.0% | ▲ 12% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 51 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
51:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
51
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
68.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
51:1
students per teacher
- 254% above state mean
Top 99% in Georgia - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
90.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,681
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $13,863
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 51.0 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 43.1%
African American 41.2%
Two or More 11.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.0%
Largest group: White at 43.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.0, Dac (Dodge County Achievement Center) is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dodge County, which includes Dac (Dodge County Achievement Center).
$12,681
Per student
-9%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.2%
State 59.7%
Federal 17.1%
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 Dac (Dodge County Achievement Center) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dodge County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Dodge Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Dodge Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dodge County Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dac (Dodge County Achievement Center)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 809
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 675
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 598
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 596
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar other schools in Eastman
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~51 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Dac (Dodge County Achievement Center)
How many students attend Dac (Dodge County Achievement Center)?
Dac (Dodge County Achievement Center) has 51 students enrolled. It is a public school in Eastman, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dac (Dodge County Achievement Center)?
The student-teacher ratio at Dac (Dodge County Achievement Center) is 51:1, which is 254% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 225% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dac (Dodge County Achievement Center)?
68.0% of students at Dac (Dodge County Achievement Center) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dac (Dodge County Achievement Center)?
The largest demographic group at Dac (Dodge County Achievement Center) is White at 43.1% of enrollment, in Eastman, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dac (Dodge County Achievement Center)?
Dac (Dodge County Achievement Center) has a Resource Investment Index of 10/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Dac (Dodge County Achievement Center) rank among public schools in Eastman?
By Resource Investment Index, Dac (Dodge County Achievement Center) ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Eastman, 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 Eastman on the city page.
Is Dac (Dodge County Achievement Center) a good school?
Dac (Dodge County Achievement Center) earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Georgia schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Georgia. 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 Dodge County?
Besides Dac (Dodge County Achievement Center), Dodge County also operates Dodge County High School (809 students), South Dodge Elementary School (675 students), and North Dodge Elementary School (598 students). See the Dodge County district page for the complete list.
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