Blackburn Elementary School
Blackburn Elementary School
About This School
Public School | Grades K-5 | Lumpkin County
Blackburn Elementary School is located in Dawsonville, GA and is one of 3 elementary schools in Lumpkin County School District. It is a public school that serves 737 students in grades K-5.
Blackburn Elementary School made AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Georgia in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Blackburn Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Blackburn Elementary School had 16 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Georgia average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Blackburn Elementary School's students and teachers. more
Blackburn Elementary School made AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Georgia in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Blackburn Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Blackburn Elementary School had 16 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Georgia average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Blackburn Elementary School's students and teachers. more
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Long Branch Elementary School 3.2 miles |  |
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| Robinson Elementary School 4.8 miles |  |
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| Chestatee Christian Academy 5 miles | n/a | |
| Dawson Christian Academy 5.4 miles | n/a | |
| Excellence Academy 5.8 miles | n/a |
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 737
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Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, Blackburn Elementary School had 55% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Georgia had 57% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2011)
White
90%
Hispanic
7%
Two or More Races
3%
Black
1%
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Lumpkin County District Spending
$9,366Per Pupil
The Lumpkin County spends $9,366 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 61% on instruction, 33% on support services, 6% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Lumpkin County District
16:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2011, Blackburn Elementary School had 16 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Georgia average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher.
Compare to other schools in Lumpkin County School DistrictTest Scores
About the CRCT
What is it?
The Criterion-Referenced Competency Test (CRCT) is an annual test used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in grades 1 through 8 in English language arts and math, and in grades 3 through 8 in science and social studies.
How is it Scored?
Students are rated at one of three levels: did not meet standards, meets standards, and exceeds standards. The goal is for all students to meet or exceed the state standards.
About the MGWA
What is it?
The MGWA is an annual test used to measure a student's mastery of specific skills as defined by the state.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in grade 8 in writing.
How is it Scored?
Students are rated at one of three levels: did not meet standards, meets standards, and exceeds standards. The goal is for all students to meet or exceed the state standards.
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TestRating
8 out of 10
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For Georgia, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 CRCT Results and GHSGT Results for all subjects tested.
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