Blackburn Elementary School

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Blackburn Elementary School ranks 360 th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Blackburn Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Dawsonville, Georgia, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 778 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.

Blackburn Elementary consistently performs above the state average in Milestones Assessment scores across grades 3-5 in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. In the 2023-2024 school year, Blackburn's 5th-grade students achieved 66.7% proficiency in ELA, significantly higher than the state average of 48.2%. The school has also maintained a strong statewide ranking, consistently placing in the top 30% of Blackburn Elementary over the past 10 years, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Additionally, Blackburn Elementary has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 12.4 to 14.2 over the past three school years, which is lower than the nearby schools in the analysis.

While Blackburn Elementary consistently outperforms the nearby schools in the Lumpkin County School District, such as Long Branch Elementary and Cottrell Elementary, in Milestones Assessment scores, its performance is not as strong when compared to schools in the Forsyth County School District, such as Silver City Elementary. Additionally, Blackburn Elementary has a relatively high percentage of free and reduced lunch recipients, ranging from 46.4% to 49.85% over the past three school years, indicating that the school serves a significant population of economically disadvantaged students.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

45 Blackburn Rd
Dawsonville, GA 30534

(706) 864-8180

District: Lumpkin County

SchoolDigger Rank:
360^th of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,227

Student/teacher ratio: 13.8

Number of students: 775

Racial breakdown:

White:

84.0%

Hispanic:

10.6%

Two or more races:

3.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 62.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Blackburn Elementary School ranks better than 71.2% of elementary schools in Georgia. It also ranks first among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Lumpkin County School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 68.81. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Blackburn Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Lumpkin County School District. Racial makeup is: White (84%), Hispanic (10.6%), two or more races (3.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 62.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Lumpkin County School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Blackburn Elementary School is 13.8, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Lumpkin County School District! (See more...)

Compare Blackburn Elementary School employs 56 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Blackburn Elementary School is $9,227, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Lumpkin County School District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Lumpkin County:

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

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Rank History for Blackburn Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	GA State Percentile
2006	57.19	547^th	1101	50.3%
2007	54.33	591^st	1125	47.5%
2008	54.13	595^th	1134	47.5%
2009	57.70	525^th	1133	53.7%
2010	70.87	355^th	1183	70.0%
2011	76.36	276^th	1212	77.2%
2012	70.63	375^th	1201	68.8%
2013	73.80	322^nd	1225	73.7%
2014	75.85	278^th	1231	77.4%
2015	79.31	217^th	1240	82.5%
2016	81.63	193^rd	1233	84.3%
2017	76.38	249^th	1205	79.3%
2018	66.24	364^th	1209	69.9%
2019	73.10	290^th	1234	76.5%
2021	68.92	334^th	1214	72.5%
2022	64.20	406^th	1244	67.4%
2023	61.46	436^th	1242	64.9%
2024	68.81	360^th	1248	71.2%

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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Blackburn Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2002	545	8	3	37	5	n/a	n/a	0	598
2003	545	8	3	37	5	n/a	n/a	0	598
2004	566	11	3	44	3	n/a	n/a	0	627
2005	603	5	0	44	6	n/a	n/a	9	667
2006	611	3	2	43	5	n/a	n/a	12	676
2007	659	3	2	43	3	n/a	n/a	17	727
2008	666	2	3	27	1	n/a	n/a	18	717
2009	703	2	5	36	1	n/a	n/a	15	762
2010	702	6	2	0	2	3	14	0	729
2011	660	7	1	48	2	0	19	0	737
2012	685	5	2	40	2	0	20	0	754
2013	676	6	2	36	4	0	26	0	750
2014	670	7	0	41	4	0	17	0	739
2015	683	6	0	40	4	0	16	0	749
2016	671	13	2	53	5	1	14	0	759
2017	720	10	1	59	5	2	20	0	817
2018	691	6	1	62	4	2	14	0	780
2019	658	3	1	65	3	0	13	0	743
2020	647	5	3	61	5	0	21	0	742
2021	573	4	2	50	2	0	19	0	650
2022	681	5	2	80	3	0	22	0	793
2023	657	7	1	90	3	0	20	0	778
2024	651	8	3	82	2	0	29	0	775

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 Blackburn Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	598	35.3	16.9	40
2003	598	35.3	16.9	40
2004	627	39.2	16.0	45.9
2005	667	42.5	15.7	48.9
2006	676	42.5	15.9	48.5
2007	727	47.0	15.5	51.1
2008	717	50.3	14.3	48.4
2009	762	51.0	14.9	47
2010	729	49.5	14.7	52.3
2011	737	46.7	15.7	54.5
2012	754	48.4	15.5	54.4
2013	750	48.4	15.4	51.9
2014	739	48.8	15.1	55.3
2015	749	47.0	15.9	50.5
2016	759	48.0	15.8	50.1
2017	817	49.6	16.4	50.6
2018	780	50.2	15.5	50.4
2019	743	50.0	14.8	46
2020	742	54.1	13.7	43.5
2021	650	52.1	12.4	49.8
2022	793	55.7	14.2	n/a
2023	778	55.7	13.9	46.4
2024	775	56.0	13.8	62.6

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 Blackburn Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	598	35.3	16.9	40
2003	598	35.3	16.9	40
2004	627	39.2	16.0	45.9
2005	667	42.5	15.7	48.9
2006	676	42.5	15.9	48.5
2007	727	47.0	15.5	51.1
2008	717	50.3	14.3	48.4
2009	762	51.0	14.9	47
2010	729	49.5	14.7	52.3
2011	737	46.7	15.7	54.5
2012	754	48.4	15.5	54.4
2013	750	48.4	15.4	51.9
2014	739	48.8	15.1	55.3
2015	749	47.0	15.9	50.5
2016	759	48.0	15.8	50.1
2017	817	49.6	16.4	50.6
2018	780	50.2	15.5	50.4
2019	743	50.0	14.8	46
2020	742	54.1	13.7	43.5
2021	650	52.1	12.4	49.8
2022	793	55.7	14.2	n/a
2023	778	55.7	13.9	46.4
2024	775	56.0	13.8	62.6

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Blackburn Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$840 (10.5%)	$7,159 (89.5%)	$7,999
2018	$788 (9.2%)	$7,796 (90.8%)	$8,585
2019	$705 (7.6%)	$8,523 (92.4%)	$9,227

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Blackburn Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 290^th of 1234 Elementary schools	Ranks 436^th of 1242 Elementary schools	11.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Blackburn Elementary School)	53.7	50.8	2.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lumpkin County)	53.6	48.1	5.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	38.6	3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Blackburn Elementary School)	59.8	53.8	6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Lumpkin County)	63.7	56.4	7.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	52	45.6	6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Blackburn Elementary School)	56.4	42.3	14.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Lumpkin County)	56.3	49.4	6.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	36.1	5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Blackburn Elementary School)	54.5	52.9	1.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Lumpkin County)	59.4	49	10.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	49	45.7	3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Blackburn Elementary School)	55.4	48.5	6.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Lumpkin County)	52	46.8	5.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	45	41.6	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Blackburn Elementary School)	46.9	24.6	22.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Lumpkin County)	41.5	29.7	11.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	41	37.4	3.6%
5th Grade Science (Blackburn Elementary School)	59.2	35.8	23.4%
5th Grade Science (Lumpkin County)	55.2	37.7	17.5%
5th Grade Science (Georgia)	43	40	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	743	778	4.7%
African American	3	7	133.3%
American Indian	3	3
Asian	1	1
Hispanic	65	90	38.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	658	657	0.2%
Two or More Races	13	20	53.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	46%	46.4%	0.4%

Schools Near Blackburn Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2024)			Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2024)			Milestones Assessment Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Blackburn Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	45 Blackburn Rd	Dawsonville	30534	Dawson County	Lumpkin County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 864-8180	775	56	13.8	62.6%	651 (84.0%)	8 (1.0%)	82 (10.6%)	3 (0.4%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (3.7%)	68.8	360^th of 1248 public elementary schools	71.2%		61.5	436^th of 1242 public elementary schools	64.9%	76	45.8	43.5	66.7	48.3	56.9	41.2	50.0	$9,227	$705	$8,523
Robinson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1150 Perimeter Rd	Dawsonville	30534	Dawson County	Dawson County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 265-6544	646	40	16.1	58.2%	564 (87.3%)	4 (0.6%)	54 (8.4%)	6 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (2.8%)	71.9	319^th of 1248 public elementary schools	74.4%		58.7	457^th of 1242 public elementary schools	63.2%	138	43.9	41.1	67.0	45.8	60.0	56.7	53.6	$10,459	$556	$9,902
Kilough Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1063 Kilough Church Rd	Dawsonville	30534	Dawson County	Dawson County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 216-8595	450	31	14.5	54.7%	348 (77.3%)	10 (2.2%)	66 (14.7%)	6 (1.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (4.2%)	63.7	415^th of 1248 public elementary schools	66.7%		71.5	321^st of 1242 public elementary schools	74.2%	94	33.3	43.4	62.3	39.7	53.3	43.5	56.5	$12,801	$496	$12,304
Cottrell Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	220 Pine Tree Way	Dahlonega	30533	Lumpkin County	Lumpkin County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 864-3254	580	39	14.8	63.4%	502 (86.6%)	6 (1.0%)	47 (8.1%)	3 (0.5%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (3.4%)	59.7	455^th of 1248 public elementary schools	63.5%		67.7	361^st of 1242 public elementary schools	70.9%	94	45.3	39.6	56.5	50.0	45.8	33.3	45.2	$10,460	$818	$9,642
Long Branch Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4518 Highway 52 E	Dahlonega	30533	Lumpkin County	Lumpkin County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 864-5361	395	28	14.1	70.4%	345 (87.3%)	7 (1.8%)	29 (7.3%)	3 (0.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.5%)	63	425^th of 1248 public elementary schools	65.9%		59.9	445^th of 1242 public elementary schools	64.2%	20	51.2	35.8	65.2	48.8	47.8	47.0	37.9	$10,897	$1,028	$9,869
Black's Mill Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1860 Dawson Forest Rd E	Dawsonville	30534	Dawson County	Dawson County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 216-3300	485	34	14.2	54.4%	318 (65.6%)	22 (4.5%)	74 (15.3%)	47 (9.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (4.9%)	53.3	526^th of 1248 public elementary schools	57.9%		54.5	513^th of 1242 public elementary schools	58.7%	13	37.2	30.8	46.1	45.2	50.0	46.1	39.3	$13,401	$577	$12,824
Lanier Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4782 Thompson Bridge Rd	Gainesville	30506	Hall County	Hall County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 532-8781	560	34	16.3	66.1%	339 (60.5%)	14 (2.5%)	172 (30.7%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (5.5%)	41.7	666^th of 1248 public elementary schools	46.6%		36.9	740^th of 1242 public elementary schools	40.4%	74	39.1	21.1	40.0	56.5	35.5	28.8	26.3	$9,743	$428	$9,316
Riverview Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	370 Dawson Forest Rd E	Dawsonville	30534	Dawson County	Dawson County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 265-3246	476	35	13.4	64.5%	359 (75.4%)	16 (3.4%)	67 (14.1%)	19 (4.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	13 (2.7%)	63.6	419^th of 1248 public elementary schools	66.4%		77.2	263^rd of 1242 public elementary schools	78.8%	156	49.2	40.6	46.9	57.6	59.4	43.2	40.0	$15,282	$986	$14,296
Silver City Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6200 Dahlonega Hwy	Cumming	30028	Forsyth County	Forsyth County	No	No	No	No	(678) 965-5020	1,135	76	15.0	28.0%	759 (66.9%)	65 (5.7%)	143 (12.6%)	117 (10.3%)	7 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	43 (3.8%)	74.1	294^th of 1248 public elementary schools	76.4%		77.6	255^th of 1242 public elementary schools	79.5%	39	44.6	42.5	56.7	49.2	71.5	59.6	54.0	$9,005	$136	$8,869
Sardis Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2805 Sardis Rd	Gainesville	30506	Hall County	Hall County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 532-0104	562	42	13.5	65.8%	350 (62.3%)	6 (1.1%)	179 (31.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	25 (4.4%)	50.7	558^th of 1248 public elementary schools	55.3%		47.7	577^th of 1242 public elementary schools	53.5%	19	30.7	40.4	46.2	38.6	43.8	47.4	38.5	$10,022	$565	$9,457

Frequently Asked Questions about Blackburn Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Blackburn Elementary School?

Students at Blackburn Elementary School are 84% White, 11% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 1% African American.

What district is Blackburn Elementary School in?

Lumpkin County

Is Blackburn Elementary School a good school?

Blackburn Elementary School ranks 360^th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Blackburn Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 775 students attended Blackburn Elementary School.

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