Dug Gap Elementary School

Public PK, KG-5

 2032 Dug Gap Rd
       Dalton, GA  30720


(706) 226-3919

District: Whitfield County

SchoolDigger Rank:
567th of 1,243 Georgia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,889 Help


Students who attend Dug Gap Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Valley Point Middle School
High:    Southeast Whitfield County High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.8 Help
Number of students:  375

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
65.3%
White:
31.2%
Two or more races:
1.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  76.8% Help


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Compare Details Dug Gap Elementary School ranks better than 54.4% of elementary schools in Georgia. It also ranks 7th among 13 ranked elementary schools in the Whitfield County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 48.25. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (65.3%), White (31.2%), two or more races (1.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 76.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dug Gap Elementary School is 11.8, which is the 4th best among 13 elementary schools in the Whitfield County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dug Gap Elementary School is $11,889, which is the highest among 13 elementary schools in the Whitfield County School District!
Schooldigger Rankings:

Dug Gap Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Whitfield County:

SchoolDigger ranks Whitfield County 91st of 201 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Dug Gap Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 67.66 397th 1101 63.9%
2007 62.76 445th 1125 60.4%
2008 57.22 542nd 1134 52.2%
2009 61.78 473rd 1133 58.3%
2010 52.61 667th 1183 43.6%
2011 56.12 632nd 1212 47.9%
2012 53.53 680th 1201 43.4%
2013 56.88 648th 1225 47.1%
2014 44.70 824th 1231 33.1%
2015 30.68 855th 1240 31.0%
2016 35.61 798th 1233 35.3%
2017 44.38 636th 1205 47.2%
2018 46.64 606th 1209 49.9%
2019 59.32 466th 1234 62.2%
2021 56.81 479th 1214 60.5%
2022 62.26 425th 1244 65.8%
2023 48.25 567th 1242 54.3%
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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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by a parent
Monday, June 27, 2016

Open Quote We have had a wonderful experience at Dug Gap Elementary. My son has flourished during his years at the school. The close knit environment is wonderful and very encouraging to me as a parent. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Dug Gap Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 332 332
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 328 328
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 292 292
1993 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 324 324
1994 330 2 1 16 1 n/a n/a 0 350
1995 358 5 5 59 2 n/a n/a 0 429
1996 358 5 5 59 2 n/a n/a 0 429
1997 344 8 4 59 1 n/a n/a 0 416
1998 335 5 7 73 0 n/a n/a 0 420
1999 332 6 8 86 0 n/a n/a 0 432
2000 327 4 7 119 0 n/a n/a 0 457
2001 304 5 6 139 0 n/a n/a 0 454
2002 270 6 6 155 0 n/a n/a 0 437
2003 270 6 6 155 0 n/a n/a 0 437
2004 263 2 3 183 0 n/a n/a 0 451
2005 233 4 6 234 1 n/a n/a 17 495
2006 205 3 8 254 1 n/a n/a 17 488
2007 230 2 6 248 1 n/a n/a 17 504
2008 194 7 7 272 2 n/a n/a 24 506
2009 169 9 6 295 4 n/a n/a 19 502
2010 157 6 5 235 3 0 11 0 417
2011 150 5 4 251 1 0 11 0 422
2012 135 4 4 266 1 0 7 0 417
2013 143 6 6 256 1 0 5 0 417
2014 144 3 6 276 1 0 6 0 436
2015 160 5 4 272 1 0 12 0 454
2016 151 5 3 287 1 0 5 0 452
2017 132 5 6 297 1 0 6 0 447
2018 136 2 5 277 1 0 5 0 426
2019 129 1 6 252 1 0 4 0 393
2020 122 0 4 263 1 0 6 0 396
2021 114 3 2 251 1 0 7 0 378
2022 120 4 3 245 0 0 5 0 377
2023 117 4 3 245 0 0 6 0 375

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Dug Gap Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 332 22.0 15.0 22.6
1991 328 22.0 14.9 24.1
1992 292 20.0 14.6 34.2
1993 324 21.0 15.4 35.8
1994 350 24.1 14.5 34.9
1995 429 29.5 14.5 33.3
1996 429 29.5 14.5 33.3
1997 416 30.5 13.6 41.3
1998 420 28.5 14.7 38.6
1999 432 30.9 14.0 44.7
2000 457 28.1 16.3 49.2
2001 454 26.5 17.1 46
2002 437 29.8 14.7 56.3
2003 437 29.8 14.7 56.3
2004 451 26.7 16.9 60.3
2005 495 30.2 16.4 60
2006 488 34.0 14.4 64.3
2007 504 35.3 14.3 63.9
2008 506 35.5 14.3 68.7
2009 502 36.5 13.8 74.9
2010 417 32.0 13.0 73.1
2011 422 30.5 13.8 74.9
2012 417 32.0 13.0 76.5
2013 417 30.5 13.6 78.4
2014 436 30.5 14.2 81.7
2015 454 32.0 14.1 80
2016 452 32.0 14.1 79
2017 447 32.5 13.7 77
2018 426 36.5 11.6 77.2
2019 393 29.7 13.2 76.8
2020 396 30.9 12.8 78
2021 378 30.7 12.3 66.7
2022 377 30.7 12.2 n/a
2023 375 31.7 11.8 76.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Dug Gap Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 332 22.0 15.0 22.6
1991 328 22.0 14.9 24.1
1992 292 20.0 14.6 34.2
1993 324 21.0 15.4 35.8
1994 350 24.1 14.5 34.9
1995 429 29.5 14.5 33.3
1996 429 29.5 14.5 33.3
1997 416 30.5 13.6 41.3
1998 420 28.5 14.7 38.6
1999 432 30.9 14.0 44.7
2000 457 28.1 16.3 49.2
2001 454 26.5 17.1 46
2002 437 29.8 14.7 56.3
2003 437 29.8 14.7 56.3
2004 451 26.7 16.9 60.3
2005 495 30.2 16.4 60
2006 488 34.0 14.4 64.3
2007 504 35.3 14.3 63.9
2008 506 35.5 14.3 68.7
2009 502 36.5 13.8 74.9
2010 417 32.0 13.0 73.1
2011 422 30.5 13.8 74.9
2012 417 32.0 13.0 76.5
2013 417 30.5 13.6 78.4
2014 436 30.5 14.2 81.7
2015 454 32.0 14.1 80
2016 452 32.0 14.1 79
2017 447 32.5 13.7 77
2018 426 36.5 11.6 77.2
2019 393 29.7 13.2 76.8
2020 396 30.9 12.8 78
2021 378 30.7 12.3 66.7
2022 377 30.7 12.2 n/a
2023 375 31.7 11.8 76.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Dug Gap Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $768 (7.4%) $9,666 (92.6%) $10,434
2018 $719 (6.4%) $10,581 (93.6%) $11,300
2019 $953 (8.0%) $10,936 (92.0%) $11,889

Data source: Georgia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Dug Gap Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 466th of 1234 Elementary schoolsRanks 567th of 1242 Elementary schools
 7.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Dug Gap Elementary School)51.935.7
 16.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Whitfield County)42.735
 7.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4238.6
 3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Dug Gap Elementary School)55.639.3
 16.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Whitfield County)53.143.2
 9.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)5245.6
 6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Dug Gap Elementary School)25.341.5
 16.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Whitfield County)39.532.5
 7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4236.1
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Dug Gap Elementary School)40.546.3
 5.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Whitfield County)49.641.3
 8.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4945.7
 3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Dug Gap Elementary School)62.135.6
 26.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Whitfield County)42.835
 7.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4541.6
 3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Dug Gap Elementary School)62.140.7
 21.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Whitfield County)37.932.1
 5.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4137.4
 3.6%
5th Grade Science (Dug Gap Elementary School)5023.7
 26.3%
   5th Grade Science (Whitfield County)40.834.5
 6.3%
   5th Grade Science (Georgia)4340
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students393375
 4.6%
African American14
 300%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian63
 50%
Hispanic252245
 2.8%
Pacific Islander00
White129117
 9.3%
Two or More Races46
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients76.8%76.8%
 0%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Dug Gap Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 375 students attended Dug Gap Elementary School.

Students who attend Dug Gap Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Valley Point Middle School
High : Southeast Whitfield County High School

Dug Gap Elementary School ranks 567th of 1243 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Dug Gap Elementary School are 65% Hispanic, 31% White, 2% Two or more races, 1% African American.


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