Kilough Elementary School

Summary:

Kilough Elementary School is a public elementary school in Dawsonville, Georgia, serving 432 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Dawson County School District, which is ranked 50 out of 203 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Kilough Elementary has shown mixed performance on the Georgia Milestones Assessment, with 5th-grade scores in ELA, Math, and Science outperforming the state and district averages, but 3rd and 4th-grade scores being more inconsistent. The school has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 42.49% to 44.91%, which is higher than the state average. However, Kilough is well-funded, with per-student spending increasing from $12,217 in 2017-2018 to $12,801 in 2018-2019, and a low student-teacher ratio of 14.5 to 14.8.

Compared to other elementary schools in the Dawson County district, Kilough generally performs on par or slightly better, particularly in 5th-grade subjects. However, it lags behind some of the higher-performing schools in the neighboring Forsyth County district, such as Chattahoochee Elementary and Silver City Elementary. Despite these challenges, Kilough Elementary has maintained a consistent 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, suggesting a stable and reliable educational environment for its students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1063 Kilough Church Rd
       Dawsonville, GA  30534


(706) 216-8595

District: Dawson County

SchoolDigger Rank:
415th of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools


Students who attend Kilough Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Dawson County Middle School
High:    Dawson County High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.8 Help
Number of students:  432

Racial breakdown:

White:
78.0%
Hispanic:
15.5%
Two or more races:
3.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  44.9% Help


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Compare Details Kilough Elementary School ranks better than 66.7% of elementary schools in Georgia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 63.73. (See more...)
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Schooldigger Rankings:

Kilough Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Dawson County:

SchoolDigger ranks Dawson County 50th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Kilough Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 78.86 181st 1101 83.6%
2007 68.40 376th 1125 66.6%
2008 54.35 591st 1134 47.9%
2009 70.42 327th 1133 71.1%
2010 67.54 417th 1183 64.8%
2011 70.40 388th 1212 68.0%
2012 67.93 424th 1201 64.7%
2013 68.94 408th 1225 66.7%
2014 65.22 502nd 1231 59.2%
2015 62.07 395th 1240 68.1%
2016 61.21 421st 1233 65.9%
2017 58.37 445th 1205 63.1%
2018 63.29 392nd 1209 67.6%
2019 69.34 335th 1234 72.9%
2021 71.38 315th 1214 74.1%
2022 78.20 254th 1244 79.6%
2023 71.47 321st 1242 74.2%
2024 63.73 415th 1248 66.7%
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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Kilough Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 395 2 1 15 0 n/a n/a 0 413
2003 395 2 1 15 0 n/a n/a 0 413
2004 365 2 3 13 0 n/a n/a 0 383
2005 370 3 4 13 0 n/a n/a 1 391
2006 385 3 4 16 0 n/a n/a 1 409
2007 431 1 3 25 2 n/a n/a 0 462
2008 476 1 3 26 2 n/a n/a 1 509
2009 474 2 4 31 2 n/a n/a 2 515
2010 469 1 2 41 1 0 2 0 516
2011 376 4 1 42 1 0 2 0 426
2012 351 1 1 45 1 0 5 0 404
2013 299 1 0 56 0 0 8 0 364
2014 291 2 0 62 0 0 10 0 365
2015 303 3 0 59 0 0 8 0 373
2016 292 3 1 63 2 0 6 0 367
2017 283 3 2 60 0 0 8 0 356
2018 324 8 6 69 1 0 9 0 417
2019 330 7 2 61 0 0 9 0 409
2020 310 4 2 73 2 0 11 0 402
2021 301 6 3 65 2 0 16 0 393
2022 349 8 3 56 2 0 12 0 430
2023 337 6 3 67 2 0 17 0 432

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Kilough Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 413 32.2 12.8 37.3
2003 413 32.2 12.8 37.3
2004 383 34.5 11.1 36
2005 391 35.0 11.2 32.8
2006 409 36.0 11.4 33.8
2007 462 38.0 12.2 31
2008 509 40.5 12.6 31.5
2009 515 42.0 12.3 35.7
2010 516 42.0 12.2 45.5
2011 426 36.5 11.6 42.7
2012 404 33.7 11.9 46.5
2013 364 27.0 13.4 52.7
2014 365 26.2 13.9 54.5
2015 373 28.0 13.3 56
2016 367 26.0 14.1 50.7
2017 356 29.0 12.2 47.2
2018 417 27.0 15.4 46.5
2019 409 27.0 15.1 41.8
2020 402 28.7 14.0 47
2021 393 26.6 14.7 42.5
2022 430 29.5 14.5 n/a
2023 432 29.0 14.8 44.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Kilough Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 413 32.2 12.8 37.3
2003 413 32.2 12.8 37.3
2004 383 34.5 11.1 36
2005 391 35.0 11.2 32.8
2006 409 36.0 11.4 33.8
2007 462 38.0 12.2 31
2008 509 40.5 12.6 31.5
2009 515 42.0 12.3 35.7
2010 516 42.0 12.2 45.5
2011 426 36.5 11.6 42.7
2012 404 33.7 11.9 46.5
2013 364 27.0 13.4 52.7
2014 365 26.2 13.9 54.5
2015 373 28.0 13.3 56
2016 367 26.0 14.1 50.7
2017 356 29.0 12.2 47.2
2018 417 27.0 15.4 46.5
2019 409 27.0 15.1 41.8
2020 402 28.7 14.0 47
2021 393 26.6 14.7 42.5
2022 430 29.5 14.5 n/a
2023 432 29.0 14.8 44.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Kilough Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $487 (3.9%) $11,862 (96.0%) $12,350
2018 $469 (3.8%) $11,748 (96.2%) $12,217
2019 $496 (3.9%) $12,304 (96.1%) $12,800

Data source: Georgia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Kilough Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 335th of 1234 Elementary schoolsRanks 321st of 1242 Elementary schools
 1.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kilough Elementary School)4452.2
 8.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Dawson County)51.136.4
 14.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4238.6
 3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Kilough Elementary School)6260.9
 1.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Dawson County)60.951.6
 9.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)5245.6
 6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Kilough Elementary School)42.449.2
 6.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Dawson County)44.442.9
 1.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4236.1
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Kilough Elementary School)59.365.6
 6.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Dawson County)61.758.4
 3.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4945.7
 3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Kilough Elementary School)55.348.3
 7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Dawson County)55.548.2
 7.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4541.6
 3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Kilough Elementary School)59.229.3
 29.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Dawson County)60.941
 19.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4137.4
 3.6%
5th Grade Science (Kilough Elementary School)42.741.4
 1.3%
   5th Grade Science (Dawson County)57.142.4
 14.7%
   5th Grade Science (Georgia)4340
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students409432
 5.6%
African American76
 14.3%
American Indian02
Asian23
 50%
Hispanic6167
 9.8%
Pacific Islander00
White330337
 2.1%
Two or More Races917
 88.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients41.8%44.9%
 3.1%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 432 students attended Kilough Elementary School.

Students who attend Kilough Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Dawson County Middle School
High : Dawson County High School

Students at Kilough Elementary School are 78% White, 16% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 1% African American.

Kilough Elementary School ranks 415th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Georgia Department of Education.

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