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#1179 of 2,268 schools in GA

Dawnville Elementary School

Elementary School · Whitfield County · Dalton, GA

A Whitfield County elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.

1380 Dawnville Rd NE, Dalton, GA 30721

  • Math 23% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 31% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.0Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-4.36 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics5.3Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency23.3% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency31% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg-18.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-10.8 pts
Overall Proficiency27% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)29% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected-2.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile35th
Resources & Environment8.6Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.2:1
District spending per student$13,284
Chronic Absenteeism19.8%

Students at Dawnville Elementary School score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).

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2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency23%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency31%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 50 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 27% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
67%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
78%
ELA
90%
2011
Math
72%
ELA
95%
2012
Math
73%
ELA
95%
2013
Math
72%
ELA
93%
2014
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2015
Math
34%
ELA
31%
2016
Math
32%
ELA
33%
2017
Math
42%
ELA
37%
2018
Math
38%
ELA
36%
2019
Math
38%
ELA
36%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
24%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
24%
2022
Math
32%
ELA
37%
2024
Math
23%
ELA
31%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

84.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Dawnville Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 22Car-Dependent
  • Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,154/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Dalton), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$57,749

Median home value

$172,500

Median rent

$898/mo

College educated

11.8%

Homeownership

64.6%

Poverty rate

16%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30721; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Cedar Ridge ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.4PK–53.4 mi366Compare →
Woodlawn Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.2PK–63.8 mi502Compare →
Pleasant Grove Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.2PK–53.9 mi443Compare →
Park Creek Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.7PK–54.5 mi583Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Whitfield County

Schools in district
22
Rank in district
#19 of 22
District spending per student
$13,284NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
18.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Dawnville Elementary School is listed in Whitfield County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Dawnville Elementary School

Dawnville Elementary School is a public elementary school in Dalton, GA, part of Whitfield County, serving approximately 425 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,179 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Dawnville Elementary School

What grades does Dawnville Elementary School serve?

Dawnville Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Dawnville Elementary School?

Dawnville Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 425 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Dawnville Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Dawnville Elementary School is 11.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Dawnville Elementary School rank in GA?

Dawnville Elementary School ranks #1,179 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Dawnville Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Dawnville Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Dawnville Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Dawnville Elementary School has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Dawnville Elementary School a charter school?

No, Dawnville Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Dawnville Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Dawnville Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dawnville Elementary School?

84.5% of students at Dawnville Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
425
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
38
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Whitfield County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
19.8%
Area population (ZIP 30721)
52,477
Area average commute
21.4 min
Area median age
36.5
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 30721; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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