Enrollment
9
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 130002603503
Elbert Shaw Regional Youth Detention Center — Dalton, GA
Federal NCES profile for Elbert Shaw Regional Youth Detention Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 63/100.
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 96
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Department of Juvenile Justice · Georgia
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Elbert Shaw Regional Youth Detention Center reports 9 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 18 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1.
Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (C+), calculated from 2 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Elbert Shaw Regional Youth Detention Center compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Georgia state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment | 9 | top 0% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
Overview
Enrollment 9 Top 0% in Georgia — larger than 100% of 2,315 state schools
Teachers (FTE) —
Students per teacher —
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 130002603503
Student demographics
White 33.3%
African American 33.3%
Hispanic or Latino 22.2%
Two or More 11.1%
Largest group: African American at 33.3% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.5
Students per counselor 18:1
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Other Schools in This District
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- Students per teacher
- 6.1:1
- Enrollment
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- Students per teacher
- 2.4:1
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- Students per teacher
- 4.1:1
- Enrollment
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- Students per teacher
- 5.2:1
- Enrollment
- 25
- Students per teacher
- —
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Frequently asked questions about Elbert Shaw Regional Youth Detention Center
How many students attend Elbert Shaw Regional Youth Detention Center?
Elbert Shaw Regional Youth Detention Center has 9 students enrolled. It is a other school in Dalton, GA.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elbert Shaw Regional Youth Detention Center?
The largest demographic group at Elbert Shaw Regional Youth Detention Center is African American at 33.3%. The school serves a diverse student body in Dalton, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elbert Shaw Regional Youth Detention Center?
Elbert Shaw Regional Youth Detention Center has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (C+) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.