- Enrollment
- 880
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Kilough Elementary School held near 450 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+18 students YoY 130165002536 · Dawsonville, GA Other · SMALL · TRAD
461 enr · 15.9:1 · 30.8% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Dawson County High School (880 students)
Kilough Elementary School held near 450 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Kilough Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dawson County
Dawson County High School
880 students
- Robinson Eleme
Robinson Elementary School
648 students
- Dawson County
Dawson County Middle School
641 students
- Dawson County
Dawson County Junior High
603 students
- Black's Mill E
Black's Mill Elementary School
570 students
- This school
Kilough Elementary School
461 students
What this shows Kilough Elementary School reports 461 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kilough Elementary School compares
Kilough 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 | 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 methodology
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
$15,470
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $14,615
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.
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
District finance for Dawson County reports $15,470 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~461 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 432 (2022-23) → 450 (2023-24), nearly flat (+18).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.