Long Branch Elementary School

Summary:

Long Branch Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Dahlonega, Georgia, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 392 students. The school is part of the Lumpkin County School District, which is ranked 45 out of 203 districts in Georgia and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Long Branch Elementary School consistently performs above the Lumpkin County and Georgia state averages in the Milestones Assessment for English Language Arts and Mathematics across grades 3-5. In the 2023-2024 school year, Long Branch had 51.2% of 3rd graders, 35.8% of 4th graders, and 65.2% of 5th graders proficient or better in ELA, outperforming the Lumpkin County and Georgia state averages. In Mathematics, Long Branch had 48.8% of 3rd graders, 47.8% of 4th graders, and 47% of 5th graders proficient or better, again exceeding the Lumpkin County and state averages. The school's performance in Science for 5th grade is slightly below the Lumpkin County average but still above the state average.

Long Branch Elementary School has consistently ranked in the top half of Georgia elementary schools, with a ranking between 298 and 546 out of over 1,200 schools in the state over the past 10 years. The school's SchoolDigger rating has fluctuated between 3 and 4 stars out of 5, indicating it is performing above average compared to other elementary schools in Georgia. Additionally, Long Branch has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 10.7 to 13.5 students per teacher over the past 3 years, which is lower than the nearby schools in the Lumpkin County district. When compared to other elementary schools in the Lumpkin County, Dawson County, and Hall County districts, Long Branch consistently outperforms its peers in academic achievement, particularly in ELA and Mathematics.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 4518 Highway 52 E
       Dahlonega, GA  30533


(706) 864-5361

District: Lumpkin County

SchoolDigger Rank:
425th of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  13.5 Help
Number of students:  392

Racial breakdown:

White:
88.5%
Hispanic:
5.1%
Two or more races:
3.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  55.4% Help


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Compare Details Long Branch Elementary School ranks better than 65.9% of elementary schools in Georgia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 63.01. (See more...)
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Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Lumpkin County:

SchoolDigger ranks Lumpkin County 45th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Long Branch Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 71.59 323rd 1101 70.7%
2007 70.20 345th 1125 69.3%
2008 72.83 276th 1134 75.7%
2009 61.76 475th 1133 58.1%
2010 69.53 383rd 1183 67.6%
2011 72.03 361st 1212 70.2%
2012 74.09 300th 1201 75.0%
2013 78.01 241st 1225 80.3%
2014 70.88 385th 1231 68.7%
2015 67.25 339th 1240 72.7%
2016 74.84 271st 1233 78.0%
2017 71.69 298th 1205 75.3%
2018 50.95 546th 1209 54.8%
2019 56.18 507th 1234 58.9%
2021 59.86 447th 1214 63.2%
2022 67.48 365th 1244 70.7%
2023 59.88 445th 1242 64.2%
2024 63.01 425th 1248 65.9%
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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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by a parent
Sunday, May 10, 2015

Open Quote This is a wonderful school with the some of the best teachers I have ever met! I have nothing but praise for this school. I am proud to say that my children go to LongBranch Elementary! Close Quote


by a parent
Saturday, April 18, 2015

Open Quote My two children absolutely love Long Branch Elementary School. They wake up every morning excited to go to school. I could not ask for a better experience. They both have had wonderful teachers that go above and beyond to meet their needs. Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, April 14, 2015

Open Quote My kids just started at Long Branch this year and it has been a fantastic experience. It is obvious that the teachers and administrators care about what is best for each child. We love Long Branch! Close Quote


by a parent
Monday, July 28, 2014

Open Quote Bullying seems to be a very real problem here that is ignored. Bad behavior should be stopped and/or controlled at such a young age. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Long Branch Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 519 519
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 539 539
1993 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 561 561
1994 578 12 2 8 0 n/a n/a 0 600
1995 670 13 3 11 1 n/a n/a 0 698
1996 670 13 3 11 1 n/a n/a 0 698
1997 735 13 3 15 1 n/a n/a 0 767
1998 784 16 2 18 1 n/a n/a 0 821
1999 833 14 3 29 2 n/a n/a 0 881
2000 699 10 3 25 2 n/a n/a 0 739
2001 689 6 3 24 1 n/a n/a 0 723
2002 496 5 1 5 1 n/a n/a 0 508
2003 496 5 1 5 1 n/a n/a 0 508
2004 466 2 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 472
2005 471 3 3 12 0 n/a n/a 7 496
2006 449 7 0 18 0 n/a n/a 13 487
2007 428 7 0 20 1 n/a n/a 21 477
2008 430 5 0 22 2 n/a n/a 20 479
2009 439 2 0 21 3 n/a n/a 19 484
2010 485 6 0 12 4 0 4 0 511
2011 452 2 0 26 7 0 6 0 493
2012 456 6 2 22 3 0 7 0 496
2013 445 6 3 29 3 0 12 0 498
2014 438 4 5 27 2 0 13 0 489
2015 421 5 3 23 3 0 15 0 470
2016 404 4 2 27 2 0 17 0 456
2017 402 7 2 31 1 0 17 0 460
2018 431 6 2 23 2 1 15 0 480
2019 415 7 1 21 3 0 13 0 460
2020 415 7 4 19 2 0 20 0 467
2021 307 4 1 15 2 0 14 0 343
2022 350 5 3 16 3 0 11 0 388
2023 347 5 3 20 4 0 13 0 392

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 Long Branch Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 519 32.0 16.2 29.5
1992 539 33.0 16.3 31.5
1993 561 28.0 20.0 30.3
1994 600 36.5 16.4 37.7
1995 698 42.0 16.6 29.9
1996 698 42.0 16.6 29.9
1997 767 47.3 16.2 37.8
1998 821 50.5 16.3 47.3
1999 881 53.4 16.5 42.6
2000 739 56.5 13.1 38
2001 723 44.0 16.4 38.7
2002 508 33.0 15.4 43.9
2003 508 33.0 15.4 43.9
2004 472 29.5 16.0 43.6
2005 496 30.5 16.3 46.4
2006 487 31.5 15.5 55.1
2007 477 35.5 13.4 55
2008 479 38.5 12.4 55.1
2009 484 37.8 12.8 59.1
2010 511 37.5 13.6 62.6
2011 493 34.8 14.1 63.9
2012 496 35.5 13.9 62.1
2013 498 35.0 14.2 68.3
2014 489 34.8 14.0 64.6
2015 470 35.0 13.4 59.8
2016 456 32.0 14.2 61.2
2017 460 31.9 14.4 62
2018 480 32.0 15.0 64.6
2019 460 34.0 13.5 57.6
2020 467 33.1 14.1 60.6
2021 343 32.0 10.7 59.2
2022 388 30.0 12.9 n/a
2023 392 29.0 13.5 55.4

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 Long Branch Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 519 32.0 16.2 29.5
1992 539 33.0 16.3 31.5
1993 561 28.0 20.0 30.3
1994 600 36.5 16.4 37.7
1995 698 42.0 16.6 29.9
1996 698 42.0 16.6 29.9
1997 767 47.3 16.2 37.8
1998 821 50.5 16.3 47.3
1999 881 53.4 16.5 42.6
2000 739 56.5 13.1 38
2001 723 44.0 16.4 38.7
2002 508 33.0 15.4 43.9
2003 508 33.0 15.4 43.9
2004 472 29.5 16.0 43.6
2005 496 30.5 16.3 46.4
2006 487 31.5 15.5 55.1
2007 477 35.5 13.4 55
2008 479 38.5 12.4 55.1
2009 484 37.8 12.8 59.1
2010 511 37.5 13.6 62.6
2011 493 34.8 14.1 63.9
2012 496 35.5 13.9 62.1
2013 498 35.0 14.2 68.3
2014 489 34.8 14.0 64.6
2015 470 35.0 13.4 59.8
2016 456 32.0 14.2 61.2
2017 460 31.9 14.4 62
2018 480 32.0 15.0 64.6
2019 460 34.0 13.5 57.6
2020 467 33.1 14.1 60.6
2021 343 32.0 10.7 59.2
2022 388 30.0 12.9 n/a
2023 392 29.0 13.5 55.4

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 Long Branch Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $1,318 (13.3%) $8,557 (86.6%) $9,876
2018 $956 (9.8%) $8,791 (90.2%) $9,748
2019 $1,028 (9.4%) $9,869 (90.6%) $10,897

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Long Branch Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 507th of 1234 Elementary schoolsRanks 445th of 1242 Elementary schools
 5.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Long Branch Elementary School)49.342.4
 6.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lumpkin County)53.648.1
 5.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4238.6
 3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Long Branch Elementary School)57.547
 10.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Lumpkin County)63.756.4
 7.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)5245.6
 6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Long Branch Elementary School)4858.5
 10.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Lumpkin County)56.349.4
 6.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4236.1
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Long Branch Elementary School)5641.5
 14.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Lumpkin County)59.449
 10.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4945.7
 3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Long Branch Elementary School)44.349.4
 5.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Lumpkin County)5246.8
 5.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4541.6
 3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Long Branch Elementary School)37.142.2
 5.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Lumpkin County)41.529.7
 11.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4137.4
 3.6%
5th Grade Science (Long Branch Elementary School)38.625.3
 13.3%
   5th Grade Science (Lumpkin County)55.237.7
 17.5%
   5th Grade Science (Georgia)4340
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students460392
 14.8%
African American75
 28.6%
American Indian34
 33.3%
Asian13
 200%
Hispanic2120
 4.8%
Pacific Islander00
White415347
 16.4%
Two or More Races1313
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients57.6%55.4%
 2.3%


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Long Branch Elementary School ranks 425th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Long Branch Elementary School are 89% White, 5% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% African American, 1% American Indian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 392 students attended Long Branch Elementary School.


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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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