Dade Elementary School

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Dade Elementary School ranks 568 th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Dade Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Trenton, Georgia, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 771 students. The school is part of the Dade County School District, which is ranked 78 out of 203 districts in Georgia and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Dade Elementary School's academic performance, as measured by the Milestones Assessment, is generally below the Dade County and Georgia state averages across various grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the percentage of students proficient or better in English Language Arts ranged from 28.2% (4th grade) to 48.4% (5th grade), compared to the Dade County averages of 29.6% and 51.9%, respectively. Similarly, in Mathematics, the school's proficiency rates ranged from 35.2% (3rd grade) to 54% (5th grade), compared to the Dade County averages of 43.4% and 53.7%. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 347 out of 1,244 Georgia elementary schools in 2021-2022 (rated 4 stars) to 568 out of 1,248 in 2023-2024 (rated 3 stars).

When comparing Dade Elementary School to nearby schools, several interesting observations can be made. Davis Elementary, also in the Dade County district, generally outperforms Dade Elementary in academic proficiency rates. Chickamauga Elementary, in the Chickamauga City district, significantly outperforms Dade Elementary and the Dade County district as a whole, with proficiency rates well above the state averages. Fairyland Elementary, in the Walker County district, is a high-performing school, ranking among the top 5% of Georgia elementary schools and achieving proficiency rates that are substantially higher than the Dade Elementary and Walker County averages.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

306 Wolverine Dr
Trenton, GA 30752

(706) 657-8253

District: Dade County

SchoolDigger Rank:
568^th of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,040

Students who attend Dade Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Dade Middle School
High:	Dade County High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.5

Number of students: 782

Racial breakdown:

White:

89.4%

Hispanic:

4.5%

Two or more races:

3.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 62.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Dade Elementary School ranks better than 54.5% of elementary schools in Georgia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 49.29. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (89.4%), Hispanic (4.5%), two or more races (3.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 62.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dade Elementary School is 14.5. (See more...)

Compare Dade Elementary School employs 53.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dade Elementary School is $9,040.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Dade County:

SchoolDigger ranks Dade County 78^th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Dade Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	GA State Percentile
2006	55.16	573^rd	1101	48.0%
2007	53.41	609^th	1125	45.9%
2008	41.56	745^th	1134	34.3%
2009	41.98	755^th	1133	33.4%
2010	48.74	718^th	1183	39.3%
2011	46.09	772^nd	1212	36.3%
2012	40.25	851^st	1201	29.1%
2013	45.04	804^th	1225	34.4%
2014	54.65	673^rd	1231	45.3%
2015	48.25	595^th	1240	52.0%
2016	54.14	509^th	1233	58.7%
2017	58.91	438^th	1205	63.7%
2018	68.17	345^th	1209	71.5%
2019	66.25	374^th	1234	69.7%
2021	66.91	359^th	1214	70.4%
2022	69.42	347^th	1244	72.1%
2023	57.90	477^th	1242	61.6%
2024	49.29	568^th	1248	54.5%

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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Dade Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1995	411	4	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	415
1996	411	4	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	415
1997	403	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	405
1998	430	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	430
1999	432	1	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	435
2000	455	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	456
2001	1006	1	4	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	1015
2002	970	0	2	8	2	n/a	n/a	0	982
2003	970	0	2	8	2	n/a	n/a	0	982
2004	977	1	4	11	1	n/a	n/a	0	994
2005	939	1	4	10	3	n/a	n/a	10	967
2006	874	0	7	11	2	n/a	n/a	9	903
2007	864	2	8	8	2	n/a	n/a	13	897
2008	861	3	4	7	1	n/a	n/a	19	895
2009	864	4	2	4	0	n/a	n/a	14	888
2010	820	6	4	9	2	0	11	0	852
2011	824	5	4	11	5	0	17	0	866
2012	793	5	4	11	1	1	11	0	826
2013	772	4	2	14	2	0	15	0	809
2014	746	8	5	15	4	0	14	0	792
2015	773	8	8	17	4	0	19	0	829
2016	722	9	8	26	4	0	19	0	788
2017	728	6	11	18	4	0	19	0	786
2018	694	5	13	17	2	0	20	0	751
2019	732	6	14	16	2	0	22	0	792
2020	721	5	14	18	2	0	26	0	786
2021	702	3	12	14	0	0	17	0	748
2022	666	5	14	20	1	0	24	0	730
2023	708	3	12	24	1	0	23	0	771
2024	699	7	12	35	2	0	27	0	782

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 Dade Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	415	19.0	21.8	37.8
1996	415	19.0	21.8	37.8
1997	405	21.0	19.3	43.7
1998	430	22.8	18.9	37
1999	435	22.2	19.6	41.6
2000	456	24.8	18.4	44.3
2001	1015	62.0	16.4	40.2
2002	982	60.3	16.3	39.7
2003	982	60.3	16.3	39.7
2004	994	58.3	17.0	42.5
2005	967	59.4	16.3	43.7
2006	903	56.3	16.0	47.1
2007	897	57.5	15.6	49.4
2008	895	58.3	15.4	51.4
2009	888	58.3	15.2	55.3
2010	852	55.4	15.3	60.3
2011	866	52.5	16.4	59.1
2012	826	51.4	16.0	60.7
2013	809	48.4	16.7	60.4
2014	792	49.8	15.9	60.5
2015	829	52.0	15.9	60.3
2016	788	52.0	15.1	59.1
2017	786	51.4	15.2	58.8
2018	751	52.9	14.1	56.3
2019	792	51.3	15.4	55.6
2020	786	53.0	14.8	58.4
2021	748	54.4	13.7	54.7
2022	730	54.1	13.4	n/a
2023	771	49.1	15.7	45.7
2024	782	53.7	14.5	62.5

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 Dade Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	415	19.0	21.8	37.8
1996	415	19.0	21.8	37.8
1997	405	21.0	19.3	43.7
1998	430	22.8	18.9	37
1999	435	22.2	19.6	41.6
2000	456	24.8	18.4	44.3
2001	1015	62.0	16.4	40.2
2002	982	60.3	16.3	39.7
2003	982	60.3	16.3	39.7
2004	994	58.3	17.0	42.5
2005	967	59.4	16.3	43.7
2006	903	56.3	16.0	47.1
2007	897	57.5	15.6	49.4
2008	895	58.3	15.4	51.4
2009	888	58.3	15.2	55.3
2010	852	55.4	15.3	60.3
2011	866	52.5	16.4	59.1
2012	826	51.4	16.0	60.7
2013	809	48.4	16.7	60.4
2014	792	49.8	15.9	60.5
2015	829	52.0	15.9	60.3
2016	788	52.0	15.1	59.1
2017	786	51.4	15.2	58.8
2018	751	52.9	14.1	56.3
2019	792	51.3	15.4	55.6
2020	786	53.0	14.8	58.4
2021	748	54.4	13.7	54.7
2022	730	54.1	13.4	n/a
2023	771	49.1	15.7	45.7
2024	782	53.7	14.5	62.5

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 Dade Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$860 (9.7%)	$8,005 (90.3%)	$8,865
2018	$736 (8.0%)	$8,442 (92.0%)	$9,178
2019	$731 (8.1%)	$8,309 (91.9%)	$9,040

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Dade Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 374^th of 1234 Elementary schools	Ranks 477^th of 1242 Elementary schools	8.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Dade Elementary School)	50	34.6	15.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Dade County)	49.6	37.5	12.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	38.6	3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Dade Elementary School)	49	40.4	8.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Dade County)	54	47.2	6.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	52	45.6	6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Dade Elementary School)	36.8	30.4	6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Dade County)	38.4	33.1	5.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	36.1	5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Dade Elementary School)	53.5	45.6	7.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Dade County)	55	47.5	7.5%
4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	49	45.7	3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Dade Elementary School)	56.4	43.4	13%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Dade County)	57.2	48.3	8.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	45	41.6	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Dade Elementary School)	47.3	51.5	4.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Dade County)	49.7	53.8	4.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	41	37.4	3.6%
5th Grade Science (Dade Elementary School)	59.1	55.6	3.5%
5th Grade Science (Dade County)	54.1	55.2	1.1%
5th Grade Science (Georgia)	43	40	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	792	771	2.7%
African American	6	3	50%
American Indian	2	1	50%
Asian	14	12	14.3%
Hispanic	16	24	50%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	732	708	3.3%
Two or More Races	22	23	4.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	55.6%	45.7%	9.9%

Schools Near Dade Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2024)						Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2024)						Milestones Assessment Science (2024)		Milestones Assessment Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Dade Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	306 Wolverine Dr	Trenton	30752	Dade County	Dade County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 657-8253	782	54	14.5	62.5%	699 (89.4%)	7 (0.9%)	35 (4.5%)	12 (1.5%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (3.5%)	49.3	568^th of 1248 public elementary schools	54.5%		57.9	477^th of 1242 public elementary schools	61.6%	91	37.0	28.2	48.4				35.2	41.8	54.0				34.7			$9,040	$731	$8,309
Davis Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5491 Highway 301	Trenton	30752	Dade County	Dade County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 657-6300	260	21	12.5	74.6%	244 (93.8%)	1 (0.4%)	6 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.5%)	68.4	367^th of 1248 public elementary schools	70.6%		79	239^th of 1242 public elementary schools	80.8%	128	45.7	33.3	63.2				68.6	50.0	52.6				44.7			$11,915	$739	$11,177
Chattanooga Valley Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3420 Chattanooga Valley Rd	Flintstone	30725	Walker County	Walker County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 820-2511	455	39	11.6	76.0%	389 (85.5%)	16 (3.5%)	14 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (7.5%)	72.9	310^th of 1248 public elementary schools	75.2%		77.9	253^rd of 1242 public elementary schools	79.6%	57	44.2	36.5	62.7				62.3	54.1	51.8				57.8			$9,808	$622	$9,186
Fairyland Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1306 Lula Lake Rd	Lookout Mountain	30750	Walker County	Walker County	No	No	No	No	(706) 820-1171	293	24	12.2	31.7%	267 (91.1%)	2 (0.7%)	13 (4.4%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.4%)	98.9	11^th of 1248 public elementary schools	99.1%		97.7	30^th of 1242 public elementary schools	97.6%	19	82.1	71.4	88.9				87.2	88.6	95.6				93.3			$11,745	$327	$11,418
Chickamauga Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	210 Crescent Ave	Chickamauga	30707	Walker County	Chickamauga City	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 382-3100	539	31	17.1	27.6%	510 (94.6%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.0%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (1.9%)	83.6	194^th of 1248 public elementary schools	84.5%		85.1	180^th of 1242 public elementary schools	85.5%	14	65.2	63.4	65.7				57.3	74.4	50.5				52.5			$8,257	$387	$7,870
Cherokee Ridge Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2423 Johnson Rd	Chickamauga	30707	Walker County	Walker County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 375-9831	550	48	11.5	84.2%	458 (83.3%)	23 (4.2%)	25 (4.5%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	40 (7.3%)	40.9	681^st of 1248 public elementary schools	45.4%		39.2	703^rd of 1242 public elementary schools	43.4%	22	33.0	21.7	47.9				29.0	30.0	35.6				49.3			$11,078	$775	$10,303
Stone Creek Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1600 Happy Valley Rd	Rossville	30741	Walker County	Walker County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 866-3600	416	33	12.6	94.0%	324 (77.9%)	32 (7.7%)	31 (7.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (6.7%)	30	854^th of 1248 public elementary schools	31.6%		18.6	1029^th of 1242 public elementary schools	17.1%	175	28.6	16.1	45.0				30.2	21.8	28.8				40.7			$10,655	$695	$9,960
Rossville Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1250 Wilson Rd	Rossville	30741	Walker County	Walker County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 866-5901	466	41	11.3	95.3%	301 (64.6%)	73 (15.7%)	57 (12.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (7.1%)	17.9	1042^nd of 1248 public elementary schools	16.5%		35.1	765^th of 1242 public elementary schools	38.4%	277	22.1	18.8	20.3				32.4	20.3	21.9				12.9			$12,299	$938	$11,361
Saddle Ridge Elementary and Middle School	Public	PK, KG-8	9858 N Highway 27	Rock Spring	30739	Walker County	Walker County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 375-1219	673	60	11.2	67.2%	605 (89.9%)	15 (2.2%)	13 (1.9%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (5.8%)	52.7	533^rd of 1248 public elementary schools	57.3%		56	498^th of 1242 public elementary schools	59.9%	35	36.4	45.5	37.7	50.4	38.6	55.9	44.4	62.1	24.6	32.1	34.8	34.4	24.6	22.4	52.7	$10,312	$595	$9,717
Rock Spring Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	372 Highway 95	Rock Spring	30739	Walker County	Walker County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 764-1383	414	40	10.2	72.2%	357 (86.2%)	14 (3.4%)	24 (5.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (4.3%)	41	679^th of 1248 public elementary schools	45.6%		41.2	669^th of 1242 public elementary schools	46.1%	10	37.9	27.3	48.8				39.4	45.5	16.3				25.6			$12,532	$713	$11,819

Frequently Asked Questions about Dade Elementary School

How many students attend Dade Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 782 students attended Dade Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Dade Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Dade Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Dade Middle School
High : Dade County High School

What is the racial makeup of Dade Elementary School?

Students at Dade Elementary School are 89% White, 4% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

What district is Dade Elementary School in?

Dade County

Is Dade Elementary School a good school?

Dade Elementary School ranks 568^th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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