- Enrollment
- 1,453
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dalton, GA
Dawnville Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Dawnville Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130570001826
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dawnville Elementary School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Georgia schools.
- #6 of 16
- schools in Dalton · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.5:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 62.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Dawnville Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 86% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dawnville Elementary School ranks #6 of 16 schools in Dalton, GA.
School address
District: Whitfield County · Georgia
NCES ID 130570001826 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Dawnville Elementary School held near 425 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 36.4 → 38.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 130570001826 · Dalton, GA Other · SMALL · TRAD
413 enr · 11.5:1 · 62.3% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Southeast Whitfield County High School (1,453 students)
Dawnville Elementary School held near 425 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 36.4 → 38.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Dawnville Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Southeast Whit
Southeast Whitfield County High School
1,453 students
- Northwest Whit
Northwest Whitfield County High School
1,098 students
- Coahulla Creek
Coahulla Creek High School
1,041 students
- North Whitfiel
North Whitfield Middle School
731 students
- Eastbrook Midd
Eastbrook Middle School
624 students
- This school 413
Dawnville Elementary School
413 students
What this shows Dawnville Elementary School reports 413 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dawnville Elementary School compares
Dawnville 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 | 11.5:1 | ▼ 20% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.3% | ▲ 3% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 413 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
413
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 14% in Georgia - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.5%
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
$13,284
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 413 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 53.8%
White 36.3%
Two or More 4.8%
African American 4.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 53.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.5, Dawnville Elementary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Whitfield County reports $13,284 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dawnville Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southeast Whitfield County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northwest Whitfield County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coahulla Creek High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Whitfield Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eastbrook Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dawnville Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,098
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,041
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 731
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 624
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar other schools in Dalton
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
City Park Elementary School
Standard public school
707 students 11.2:1 students per teacher
Brookwood Elementary School
Standard public school
688 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Blue Ridge Elementary School
Standard public school
632 students 10.9:1 students per teacher
Westwood Elementary School
Standard public school
605 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Park Creek Elementary School
Standard public school
604 students 11.4:1 students per teacher
Eastside Elementary School
Standard public school
579 students 12.1:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~413 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dawnville Elementary School
How many students attend Dawnville Elementary School?
Dawnville Elementary School has 413 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dalton, GA. CCD year-over-year: 424 (2022-23) → 425 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dawnville Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dawnville Elementary School is 11.5:1, which is 20% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 27% 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 Dawnville Elementary School?
62.3% of students at Dawnville Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dawnville Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Dawnville Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 53.8% of enrollment, in Dalton, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dawnville Elementary School?
Dawnville Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Dawnville Elementary School rank among schools in Dalton?
By Resource Investment Index, Dawnville Elementary School ranks #6 of 16 schools in Dalton, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Dalton on the city page.
What other schools are in Whitfield County?
Besides Dawnville Elementary School, Whitfield County also operates Southeast Whitfield County High School (1,453 students), Northwest Whitfield County High School (1,098 students), and Coahulla Creek High School (1,041 students). See the Whitfield County district page for the complete list.