Blackburn Elementary School

778 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Blackburn Elementary School, located at 45 Blackburn Rd in Dawsonville, Georgia, serves as a core educational institution within the Dawson County School System. The school is situated in a growing community that balances rural charm with suburban development, providing a foundational learning environment for students in the primary grade levels. As part of a district known for its community-focused approach to education, the school emphasizes academic growth and character development, catering to a diverse student body residing in the surrounding North Georgia area.

The school is well-regarded for fostering a supportive atmosphere where educators prioritize both classroom achievement and the emotional well-being of their students. By utilizing the resources of the Dawson County School District, Blackburn Elementary focuses on preparing its students for success as they transition into middle school. With its dedicated staff and active parent-teacher involvement, the school serves as a central hub for families in the Dawsonville community, committed to maintaining high standards of instruction and a safe, inclusive environment for young learners.

778

Total Students

55.7

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

55.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Blackburn Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	657
Hispanic	90
Black	7
Asian	1
Two or More	20
American Indian	3

White
657 (84.4 %)
Hispanic
90 (11.6 %)
Two or More
20 (2.6 %)
Black
7 (0.9 %)
American Indian
3 (0.4 %)
Asian
1 (0.1 %)

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)864-8180
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	778
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	55.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	336
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	93

* 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 136

Grade 1 147

Grade 2 117

Grade 3 131

Grade 4 107

Grade 5 140