Beaverdale Elementary School

488 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Beaverdale Elementary School is a public school located in Dalton, Georgia, serving students within the Whitfield County School District. Situated in a rural setting on Prater Mill Road, the school focuses on providing foundational education to its elementary-aged student body. Like many schools in the Whitfield County system, Beaverdale is committed to creating a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core academic standards while fostering the social and emotional development of its students.

The school is known for being a focal point within its specific community, often engaging families through local school events and a collaborative educational approach. With a curriculum designed to prepare students for the transition to middle school, Beaverdale Elementary balances traditional classroom instruction with modern educational practices to help students meet state benchmarks and individual learning goals. It serves as a vital resource for the families in the northern part of Whitfield County, maintaining a commitment to student success and community involvement.

488

Total Students

41.5

Full-Time Teachers

11.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Beaverdale Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	353
Hispanic	102
Black	7
Asian	5
Two or More	20
American Indian	1

White
353 (72.3%)
Hispanic
102 (20.9%)
Two or More
20 (4.1%)
Black
7 (1.4%)
Asian
5 (1.0%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Whitfield County
Phone:	(706)275-4414
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	488
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	488
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 87

Kindergarten 66

Grade 1 58

Grade 2 69

Grade 3 69

Grade 4 78

Grade 5 61

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Beaverdale Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	87
Kindergarten	66
Grade 1	58
Grade 2	69
Grade 3	69
Grade 4	78
Grade 5	61

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Beaverdale Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	213	43.6%
Male	275	56.4%

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th