Enrollment
648
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dawsonville, GA
Robinson Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Robinson Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130165002030
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Robinson Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Georgia schools.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Dawsonville · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.5:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 35.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Robinson Elementary School has class sizes larger than 88% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Robinson Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 schools in Dawsonville, GA.
School address
District: Dawson County · Georgia
NCES ID 130165002030 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.5:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.1%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-42% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Robinson Elementary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Robinson Elementary School
Robinson Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Dawsonville, Georgia, enrolling 648 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.5:1 is larger than about 88% of Georgia schools and 22% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 35.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 648 students, its enrollment sits close to the Georgia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 385 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #255.
Its student body is predominantly White (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 27/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 648 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
13.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Dawsonville's public schools, it stands alongside Dawson County Junior High (603 students): Robinson Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.5:1 vs 16.3:1).
Dawson County also operates Dawson County High School (880 students) and Dawson County Middle School (641 students) alongside Robinson 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 Robinson Elementary School compares
Robinson 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 | 17.5:1 | ▲ 22% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.1% | ▼ 42% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 648 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
648
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
35.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 88% in Georgia - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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 648 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 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 84.4%
Hispanic or Latino 11.9%
Two or More 2.3%
Asian 0.9%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 84.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.3, Robinson 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 Robinson 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 Robinson Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dawson County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dawson County Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dawson County Junior High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Black's Mill Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Riverview Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Robinson 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
- 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
- Enrollment
- 493
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~648 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Robinson Elementary School
How many students attend Robinson Elementary School?
Robinson Elementary School has 648 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dawsonville, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Robinson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Robinson Elementary School is 17.5:1, which is 22% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Robinson Elementary School?
35.1% of students at Robinson Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Robinson Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Robinson Elementary School is White at 84.4% of enrollment, in Dawsonville, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Robinson Elementary School?
Robinson Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Robinson Elementary School rank among schools in Dawsonville?
By Resource Investment Index, Robinson Elementary School ranks #3 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 Robinson Elementary School a good school?
Robinson Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% 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 Robinson Elementary School, Dawson County also operates Dawson County High School (880 students), Dawson County Middle School (641 students), and Dawson County Junior High (603 students). See the Dawson County district page for the complete list.
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