Black's Mill Elementary School

1860 Dawson Forest Rd E
Dawsonville, GA 30534

433 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Black’s Mill Elementary School, located in Dawsonville, Georgia, serves as a cornerstone of the Dawson County School System. Catering to students in the primary grades, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic excellence, character development, and student engagement. The facility is well-regarded for its commitment to integrating modern educational practices while maintaining a community-focused atmosphere that encourages parent and guardian involvement in the learning process.

Beyond its core curriculum, Black’s Mill strives to provide a well-rounded educational experience by offering various extracurricular opportunities and programs designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body. The school benefits from its location in a growing area, drawing on the resources of the Dawson County district to provide students with updated technology and instructional tools. With a focus on preparing young learners for future academic success, the school prides itself on cultivating a positive school culture where students are encouraged to grow both intellectually and socially.

433

Total Students

32.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

58.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Black's Mill Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	318
Hispanic	69
Black	14
Asian	22
Two or More	10

White
318 (73.4 %)
Hispanic
69 (15.9 %)
Asian
22 (5.1 %)
Black
14 (3.2 %)
Two or More
10 (2.3 %)

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:	Dawson County
Phone:	(706)216-3300
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	433
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	208
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	47

* 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 77

Grade 1 75

Grade 2 69

Grade 3 64

Grade 4 80

Grade 5 68

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Black's Mill Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	77
Grade 1	75
Grade 2	69
Grade 3	64
Grade 4	80
Grade 5	68

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Black's Mill Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	201	46.4%
Male	232	53.6%

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

Cumming Elementary School

Forsyth County

922 Students

540 Dahlonega St
Cumming, GA 30040 (9.6 miles away)

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th