Beaverdale Elementary School

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Beaverdale Elementary School ranks 596 th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Beaverdale Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in Dalton, Georgia, part of the Whitfield County School District. With 496 students, the school has maintained a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past several years, though its academic performance has generally lagged behind the district and state averages.

Beaverdale Elementary's test scores on the Milestones Assessments in grades 3-5 are below the Whitfield County and Georgia averages, with only 34.2% of 3rd graders proficient or better in English Language Arts compared to 38.2% and 38.4% respectively. The school also has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 59.48% to 65.42% over the past few years, indicating a greater proportion of economically disadvantaged students. While Beaverdale Elementary spends around $11,500 per student, which is higher than the state average, its academic performance still lags behind other schools in the district, such as Pleasant Grove Elementary and New Hope Elementary.

The high percentage of economically disadvantaged students at Beaverdale Elementary may be a contributing factor to its lower academic performance, and the school's leadership and the Whitfield County School District should continue to explore strategies to support these students and improve overall student outcomes. While the school's performance has remained relatively stable over the past few years, it will be important for the district to closely monitor Beaverdale Elementary's progress and implement targeted interventions to help the school improve its academic standing.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

1350 Prater Mill Rd NE
Dalton, GA 30721

(706) 275-4414

District: Whitfield County

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,520

Students who attend Beaverdale Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	North Whitfield Middle School
High:	Coahulla Creek High School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.7

Number of students: 503

Racial breakdown:

White:

73.0%

Hispanic:

19.9%

Two or more races:

4.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 83.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Beaverdale Elementary School ranks better than 52.2% of elementary schools in Georgia. It also ranks 9^th among 13 ranked elementary schools in the Whitfield County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 47.47. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (73%), Hispanic (19.9%), two or more races (4.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 83.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Beaverdale Elementary School is 12.7. 6 elementary schools in the Whitfield County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Beaverdale Elementary School employs 39.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Beaverdale Elementary School is $11,520, which is the 2^nd highest among 13 elementary schools in the Whitfield County School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Whitfield County:

SchoolDigger ranks Whitfield County 88^th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Beaverdale Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	GA State Percentile
2008	39.87	765^th	1134	32.5%
2009	47.09	685^th	1133	39.5%
2010	54.71	630^th	1183	46.7%
2011	66.70	457^th	1212	62.3%
2012	61.00	555^th	1201	53.8%
2013	47.34	777^th	1225	36.6%
2014	45.11	817^th	1231	33.6%
2015	37.82	763^rd	1240	38.5%
2016	34.00	813^th	1233	34.1%
2017	41.90	679^th	1205	43.7%
2018	51.37	540^th	1209	55.3%
2019	52.13	553^rd	1234	55.2%
2021	46.94	596^th	1214	50.9%
2022	51.53	553^rd	1244	55.5%
2023	34.06	781^st	1242	37.1%
2024	47.47	596^th	1248	52.2%

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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 Beaverdale Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2007	307	8	1	51	1	n/a	n/a	19	387
2008	345	3	1	58	1	n/a	n/a	20	428
2009	362	3	3	52	0	n/a	n/a	21	441
2010	386	5	2	57	1	1	10	0	462
2011	394	3	3	59	0	1	15	0	475
2012	387	3	4	51	0	1	18	0	464
2013	381	2	2	65	0	0	18	0	468
2014	354	0	2	54	0	0	17	0	427
2015	347	0	2	54	0	0	18	0	421
2016	328	0	2	50	0	0	20	0	400
2017	301	0	1	41	0	0	20	0	363
2018	314	1	1	42	1	0	19	0	378
2019	311	1	0	49	1	0	15	0	377
2020	291	4	0	53	0	0	21	0	369
2021	288	2	1	60	0	0	22	0	373
2022	305	2	1	66	0	0	22	0	396
2023	368	4	1	98	0	0	25	0	496
2024	367	8	5	100	1	0	22	0	503

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 Beaverdale Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	387	24.2	16.0	60.6
2008	428	29.5	14.5	55.9
2009	441	31.5	14.0	56
2010	462	32.0	14.4	55.6
2011	475	32.0	14.8	56
2012	464	31.0	14.9	60.6
2013	468	31.7	14.7	67.3
2014	427	33.2	12.8	63.7
2015	421	32.0	13.1	65.3
2016	400	30.0	13.3	62
2017	363	29.5	12.3	62.5
2018	378	31.6	11.9	66.1
2019	377	28.9	13.0	65
2020	369	30.0	12.3	64.8
2021	373	29.0	12.8	65.4
2022	396	33.3	11.8	n/a
2023	496	38.3	12.9	59.5
2024	503	39.5	12.7	83.9

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 Beaverdale Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	387	24.2	16.0	60.6
2008	428	29.5	14.5	55.9
2009	441	31.5	14.0	56
2010	462	32.0	14.4	55.6
2011	475	32.0	14.8	56
2012	464	31.0	14.9	60.6
2013	468	31.7	14.7	67.3
2014	427	33.2	12.8	63.7
2015	421	32.0	13.1	65.3
2016	400	30.0	13.3	62
2017	363	29.5	12.3	62.5
2018	378	31.6	11.9	66.1
2019	377	28.9	13.0	65
2020	369	30.0	12.3	64.8
2021	373	29.0	12.8	65.4
2022	396	33.3	11.8	n/a
2023	496	38.3	12.9	59.5
2024	503	39.5	12.7	83.9

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 Beaverdale Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$1,157 (10.1%)	$10,345 (89.9%)	$11,502
2018	$1,048 (9.2%)	$10,358 (90.8%)	$11,406
2019	$1,227 (10.7%)	$10,293 (89.3%)	$11,520

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Beaverdale Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 553^rd of 1234 Elementary schools	Ranks 781^st of 1242 Elementary schools	18.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Beaverdale Elementary School)	44.8	31.5	13.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Whitfield County)	42.7	35	7.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	38.6	3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Beaverdale Elementary School)	37.9	40.7	2.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Whitfield County)	53.1	43.2	9.9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	52	45.6	6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Beaverdale Elementary School)	45.2	34.4	10.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Whitfield County)	39.5	32.5	7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	36.1	5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Beaverdale Elementary School)	48.4	34.4	14%
4th Grade Mathematics (Whitfield County)	49.6	41.3	8.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	49	45.7	3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Beaverdale Elementary School)	43.4	30	13.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Whitfield County)	42.8	35	7.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	45	41.6	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Beaverdale Elementary School)	45.3	18.6	26.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Whitfield County)	37.9	32.1	5.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	41	37.4	3.6%
5th Grade Science (Beaverdale Elementary School)	43.4	18.6	24.8%
5th Grade Science (Whitfield County)	40.8	34.5	6.3%
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	377	496	31.6%
African American	1	4	300%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	49	98	100%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	311	368	18.3%
Two or More Races	15	25	66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	65%	59.5%	5.5%

Schools Near Beaverdale 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)	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 Mathematics 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Beaverdale Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1350 Prater Mill Rd NE	Dalton	30721	Whitfield County	Whitfield County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 275-4414	503	40	12.7	83.9%	367 (73.0%)	8 (1.6%)	100 (19.9%)	5 (1.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (4.4%)	47.5	596^th of 1248 public elementary schools	52.2%		34.1	781^st of 1242 public elementary schools	37.1%	185	34.2	31.0	50.8		51.3	48.3	29.2		26.6	$11,520	$1,227	$10,293
Northwest Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	110 McEntire Cir	Chatsworth	30705	Murray County	Murray County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 695-2262	580	40	14.5	77.2%	445 (76.7%)	4 (0.7%)	112 (19.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (3.3%)	59.3	459^th of 1248 public elementary schools	63.2%		55.3	505^th of 1242 public elementary schools	59.3%	46	35.9	31.0	56.9	46.7	37.7	52.1	57.8	25.3	63.1	$8,795	$533	$8,261
Varnell Elementary School	Public	K-5	3900 Cleveland Rd	Dalton	30721	Whitfield County	Whitfield County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 694-3471	389	29	13.4	73.3%	227 (58.4%)	4 (1.0%)	134 (34.4%)	9 (2.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.6%)	51	555^th of 1248 public elementary schools	55.5%		54.5	512^th of 1242 public elementary schools	58.8%	43	45.6	25.0	37.3		54.4	51.5	41.3		36.0	$10,594	$551	$10,044
Dawnville Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1380 Dawnville Rd NE	Dalton	30721	Whitfield County	Whitfield County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 259-3914	425	39	11.0	84.5%	163 (38.4%)	14 (3.3%)	230 (54.1%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.8%)	26.8	895^th of 1248 public elementary schools	28.3%		24.4	930^th of 1242 public elementary schools	25.1%	35	29.7	22.2	39.7		28.6	19.0	22.2		29.5	$10,778	$651	$10,127
Cohutta Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	254 Wolfe St	Cohutta	30710	Whitfield County	Whitfield County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 694-8812	294	22	13.4	69.0%	238 (81.0%)	2 (0.7%)	35 (11.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (5.4%)	68.8	361^st of 1248 public elementary schools	71.1%		64.9	398^th of 1242 public elementary schools	68.0%	37	68.3	50.0	51.2		80.5	47.8	29.3		43.9	$11,293	$514	$10,779
Woodlawn Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	4580 Highway 225 N	Chatsworth	30705	Murray County	Murray County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 517-5213	502	45	11.1	76.1%	364 (72.5%)	3 (0.6%)	122 (24.3%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.2%)	51.5	550^th of 1248 public elementary schools	55.9%		56.3	495^th of 1242 public elementary schools	60.1%	55	27.8	34.4	47.8	46.2	27.8	39.3	40.3	51.3	41.8	$8,677	$536	$8,141
Pleasant Grove Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2725 Cleveland Hwy	Dalton	30721	Whitfield County	Whitfield County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 259-3920	443	34	12.8	85.8%	156 (35.2%)	11 (2.5%)	261 (58.9%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.5%)	62	435^th of 1248 public elementary schools	65.1%		61.5	435^th of 1242 public elementary schools	65.0%		40.6	29.2	52.5		60.9	50.0	55.7		42.6	$11,009	$853	$10,156
New Hope Elementary School	Public	K-5	1175 New Hope Rd NW	Dalton	30720	Whitfield County	Whitfield County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 673-3180	492	35	14.0	72.8%	301 (61.2%)	13 (2.6%)	147 (29.9%)	4 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (5.3%)	72.2	316^th of 1248 public elementary schools	74.7%		64.6	403^rd of 1242 public elementary schools	67.6%	87	46.4	51.2	56.1		59.5	51.2	51.9		48.1	$9,601	$562	$9,039
Eton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	829 Highway 286	Chatsworth	30705	Murray County	Murray County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 695-3207	545	38	14.4	83.5%	387 (71.0%)	5 (0.9%)	132 (24.2%)	5 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (2.8%)	31.7	814^th of 1248 public elementary schools	34.8%		48.2	568^th of 1242 public elementary schools	54.3%	246	14.8	16.9	45.3	46.4	24.4	34.9	30.2	29.0	22.2	$8,293	$558	$7,734
Park Creek Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1500 Hale Bowen Dr	Dalton	30721	Whitfield County	Dalton Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 428-7700	583	52	11.1	88.2%	51 (8.7%)	19 (3.3%)	498 (85.4%)	4 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (1.7%)	48.6	577^th of 1248 public elementary schools	53.8%		48.2	569^th of 1242 public elementary schools	54.2%	8	35.6	37.1	60.0		45.3	34.0	34.3		31.4	$12,371	$1,152	$11,219

Frequently Asked Questions about Beaverdale Elementary School

How many students attend Beaverdale Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 503 students attended Beaverdale Elementary School.

What district is Beaverdale Elementary School in?

Whitfield County

What schools do graduates of Beaverdale Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : North Whitfield Middle School
High : Coahulla Creek High School

What is the racial makeup of Beaverdale Elementary School?

Students at Beaverdale Elementary School are 73% White, 20% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% African American.

Is Beaverdale Elementary School a good school?

Beaverdale Elementary School ranks 596^th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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