Cottrell Elementary School (Ranked Top 30% for 2025)

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Cottrell Elementary School

220 Pine Tree Way
Dahlonega, GA 30533

Top 30%

Serving 580 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cottrell Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).

The percentage of students achieving is 45% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving is 46% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).

The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.

Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 580 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 13%
: Top 30% in GA
: 45% (Top 50%)
: 46% (Top 30%)
: 50-54% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview

Cottrell Elementary School's student population of 580 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-5

Total Students

580 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

39 teachers

This chart displays the total teachers of Cottrell Elementary School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Students by Grade

This chart displays the students of Cottrell Elementary School by grade.

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings

Cottrell Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).

The of Cottrell Elementary School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

This School

State Level (GA)

#649 out of 2204 schools
(Top 30%)

This chart displays the overall school rank of Cottrell Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

45%

37%

This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Cottrell 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 2021-22 school year data.

46%

40%

This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Cottrell 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 2021-22 school year data.

50-54%

40%

This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Cottrell Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

15:1

14:1

This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Cottrell Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

19%

Black

36%

White

87%

35%

This chart displays the percentage of White students in Cottrell Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

0.24

0.71

This chart displays the diversity score of Cottrell Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Participates in the

Yes

Eligible for

53%

59%

Eligible for

11%

School Statewide Testing

School District Name

Lumpkin County School District

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cottrell Elementary School's ranking?

Cottrell Elementary School is ranked #649 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Georgia.

What schools are Cottrell Elementary School often compared to?

Cottrell Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Blackburn Elementary School, Long Branch Elementary School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).

How many students attend Cottrell Elementary School?

580 students attend Cottrell Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

87% of Cottrell Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Cottrell Elementary School?

Cottrell Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.

What grades does Cottrell Elementary School offer ?

Cottrell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5

What school district is Cottrell Elementary School part of?

Cottrell Elementary School is part of Lumpkin County School District.

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id="school-calendar">School Calendar

View the Cottrell Elementary School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:

Event

Date

Spring Break- No school for students or staff

April 07, 2025 (Monday)

Last day of school/ 4th Nine Weeks Report Cards go home

May 23, 2025 (Friday)

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Quick Stats (2025)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 580 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 13%
: Top 30%
: 45% (Top 50%)
: 46% (Top 30%)
: 50-54% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education