Kilough Elementary School

1063 Kilough Church Rd
Dawsonville, GA 30534
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
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Top 30%
Serving 430 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Kilough Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 430 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : Top 30% in GA
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Kilough Elementary School's student population of 430 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
430 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Kilough Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,168 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kilough Elementary School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (GA)
#514 out of 2168 schools
(Top 30%)
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45-49%
36%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Kilough Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
40-44%
39%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kilough Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Georgia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
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Hispanic
13%
18%
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Black
2%
36%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Kilough Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
81%
37%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in GA.
0.33
This chart display the diversity score of Kilough Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kilough Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kilough Elementary School's ranking?
Kilough Elementary School is ranked #514 out of 2,168 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Kilough Elementary School often compared to?
Kilough Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Black's Mill Elementary School, Riverview Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% GA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average).
How many students attend Kilough Elementary School?
430 students attend Kilough Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Kilough Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kilough Elementary School?
Kilough Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kilough Elementary School offer ?
Kilough Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Kilough Elementary School part of?
Kilough Elementary School is part of Dawson County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 430 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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