- Enrollment
- 1,125
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Dahlonega, GA
Long Branch Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Long Branch Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 130342002139
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Long Branch Elementary School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Dahlonega · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 47.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Long Branch Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Long Branch Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Dahlonega, GA.
School address
District: Lumpkin County · Georgia
NCES ID 130342002139 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Long Branch Elementary School held near 395 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 29.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 130342002139 · Dahlonega, GA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
403 enr · 13.9:1 · 47.4% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Lumpkin County High School (1,125 students)
Long Branch Elementary School held near 395 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 29.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Long Branch Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lumpkin County
Lumpkin County High School
1,125 students
- Lumpkin County
Lumpkin County Middle School
864 students
- Blackburn Elem
Blackburn Elementary School
779 students
- Lumpkin County
Lumpkin County Elementary School
583 students
- This school 403
Long Branch Elementary School
403 students
What this shows Long Branch Elementary School reports 403 students on the CCD universe file.
How Long Branch Elementary School compares
Long Branch 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 | 13.9:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.4% | ▼ 22% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 403 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
403
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 47% in Georgia - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,571
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
Counselors1.3 FTE
Per 303 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
37
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.8%
Hispanic or Latino 7.2%
Two or More 2.5%
African American 2.0%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 86.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.0, Long Branch Elementary School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lumpkin County reports $13,571 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Long Branch Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lumpkin County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lumpkin County Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Blackburn Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lumpkin County Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Long Branch Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 864
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 779
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 583
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~403 students)
Frequently asked questions about Long Branch Elementary School
How many students attend Long Branch Elementary School?
Long Branch Elementary School has 403 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Dahlonega, GA. CCD year-over-year: 392 (2022-23) → 395 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Long Branch Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Long Branch Elementary School is 13.9:1, which is 3% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 11% 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 Long Branch Elementary School?
47.4% of students at Long Branch Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Long Branch Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Long Branch Elementary School is White at 86.8% of enrollment, in Dahlonega, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Long Branch Elementary School?
Long Branch Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 Long Branch Elementary School rank among public schools in Dahlonega?
By Resource Investment Index, Long Branch Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Dahlonega, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Lumpkin County?
Besides Long Branch Elementary School, Lumpkin County also operates Lumpkin County High School (1,125 students), Lumpkin County Middle School (864 students), and Blackburn Elementary School (779 students). See the Lumpkin County district page for the complete list.