Dug Gap Elementary School

2032 Dug Gap Rd
Dalton, GA 30720

whitfield.k12.ga.us

375 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Dug Gap Elementary School, located in Dalton, Georgia, is a public school serving students in the Whitfield County School District. Committed to the district’s mission of academic excellence and personal growth, the school emphasizes a supportive learning environment designed to meet the diverse needs of its student population. By leveraging the resources of the Whitfield County school system, Dug Gap Elementary focuses on foundational literacy, numeracy, and social development, preparing students for success as they transition into middle school.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, Dug Gap Elementary prioritizes community involvement and the development of well-rounded students. The school actively engages families through local partnerships and school-wide initiatives, fostering a collaborative culture that values character building and inclusivity. With its dedicated faculty and staff, the school strives to provide a safe, nurturing space that encourages curiosity and high standards of achievement, reflecting the values and educational goals of the Dalton community.

375

Total Students

31.7

Full-Time Teachers

11.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

92.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dug Gap Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	117
Hispanic	245
Black	4
Asian	3
Two or More	6

Hispanic
245 (65.3 %)
White
117 (31.2 %)
Two or More
6 (1.6 %)
Black
4 (1.1 %)
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:	Whitfield County
Phone:	(706)226-3919
Website:	http://whitfield.k12.ga.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	375
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	348
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 44

Kindergarten 52

Grade 1 60

Grade 2 57

Grade 3 60

Grade 4 42

Grade 5 60

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Dug Gap Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	44
Kindergarten	52
Grade 1	60
Grade 2	57
Grade 3	60
Grade 4	42
Grade 5	60

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Dug Gap Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	169	45.1%
Male	206	54.9%

Elementary School K - 5th