Enrollment
461
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dawsonville, GA
Kilough Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Kilough Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130165002536
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kilough Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Georgia schools.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Dawsonville · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 30.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Kilough Elementary School has class sizes larger than 75% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kilough Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 schools in Dawsonville, GA.
School address
District: Dawson County · Georgia
NCES ID 130165002536 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.9:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.8%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-49% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kilough Elementary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kilough Elementary School
Kilough Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Dawsonville, Georgia, enrolling 461 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 30.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 461 puts it in the smaller third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 198 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #137.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and Hispanic or Latino (15%) (diversity index 41/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 461 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Dawsonville's public schools, it stands alongside Robinson Elementary School (648 students): Kilough Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.9:1 vs 17.5:1).
Dawson County also operates Dawson County High School (880 students) and Robinson Elementary School (648 students) alongside Kilough 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 Kilough Elementary School compares
Kilough 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 | 15.9:1 | ▲ 10% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.8% | ▼ 49% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 461 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
461
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
30.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 75% in Georgia - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 461 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 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 75.1%
Hispanic or Latino 15.2%
Two or More 5.6%
African American 3.7%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 75.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.8, Kilough Elementary School is less 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 Kilough 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 Kilough Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dawson County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Robinson Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dawson County Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dawson County Junior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Black's Mill Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kilough 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
- 570
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar other schools in Dawsonville
3 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 (~461 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Kilough Elementary School
How many students attend Kilough Elementary School?
Kilough Elementary School has 461 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dawsonville, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kilough Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kilough Elementary School is 15.9:1, which is 10% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kilough Elementary School?
30.8% of students at Kilough Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kilough Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Kilough Elementary School is White at 75.1% of enrollment, in Dawsonville, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kilough Elementary School?
Kilough Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Kilough Elementary School rank among schools in Dawsonville?
By Resource Investment Index, Kilough Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 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 schools in Dawsonville on the city page.
Is Kilough Elementary School a good school?
Kilough Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% 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 Kilough 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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