- Enrollment
- 1,453
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dalton, GA
Dug Gap Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Dug Gap Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130570001825
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dug Gap 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
- 58.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Dug Gap Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 86% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dug Gap Elementary School ranks #6 of 16 schools in Dalton, GA.
School address
District: Whitfield County · Georgia
NCES ID 130570001825 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Dug Gap Elementary School shrank from 375 students in 2022-23 to 354 in 2023-24 (-5.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 31.7 → 30.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-21 students YoY 130570001825 · Dalton, GA Other · SMALL · TRAD
356 enr · 11.5:1 · 58.9% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Southeast Whitfield County High School (1,453 students)
Dug Gap Elementary School shrank from 375 students in 2022-23 to 354 in 2023-24 (-5.6%). Teacher FTE lost 31.7 → 30.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Dug Gap 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 356
Dug Gap Elementary School
356 students
What this shows Dug Gap Elementary School reports 356 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dug Gap Elementary School compares
Dug Gap Elementary School is a shrinking 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 | 11.5:1 | ▼ 20% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.9% | ▼ 3% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 356 | top 86% | - | - |
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.
356
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% below 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
18.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 356 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 68.0%
White 27.2%
Two or More 2.5%
African American 1.1%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 68.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.3, Dug Gap Elementary School is less 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 Dug Gap 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 | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dug Gap 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 (~356 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dug Gap Elementary School
How many students attend Dug Gap Elementary School?
Dug Gap Elementary School has 356 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dalton, GA. CCD year-over-year: 375 (2022-23) → 354 (2023-24), down 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dug Gap Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dug Gap 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 Dug Gap Elementary School?
58.9% of students at Dug Gap Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dug Gap Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Dug Gap Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 68.0% of enrollment, in Dalton, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dug Gap Elementary School?
Dug Gap 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 Dug Gap Elementary School rank among schools in Dalton?
By Resource Investment Index, Dug Gap 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 Dug Gap 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.