Long Branch Elementary School

392 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Long Branch Elementary School, located at 4518 Highway 52 E in Dahlonega, Georgia, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Lumpkin County School District. Situated in the scenic foothills of the North Georgia mountains, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the early stages of their academic careers. The school emphasizes a holistic approach to education, aiming to build strong core competencies in literacy and mathematics while nurturing the social and emotional development of its student body.

As part of a close-knit community, Long Branch Elementary prioritizes a strong partnership between educators, families, and the local Dahlonega area. The school typically utilizes a balanced curriculum that incorporates modern teaching strategies and technology to prepare students for the transition to middle school. With its focus on high academic standards and a positive school culture, Long Branch strives to provide a safe, inclusive space where children are encouraged to explore their interests, develop critical thinking skills, and become lifelong learners.

392

Total Students

29.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

71.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Long Branch Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	347
Hispanic	20
Black	5
Asian	3
Two or More	13
American Indian	4

White
347 (88.5 %)
Hispanic
20 (5.1 %)
Two or More
13 (3.3 %)
Black
5 (1.3 %)
American Indian
4 (1.0 %)
Asian
3 (0.8 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Lumpkin County
Phone:	(706)864-5361
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	392
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	244
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	38

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 70

Grade 1 58

Grade 2 44

Grade 3 68

Grade 4 67

Grade 5 85