Cottrell Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Dahlonega, Georgia 30533 · Lumpkin County
#341 of 1,308 elementary schools in Georgia
#19171 of 50,301 nationally
About Cottrell Elementary School
Cottrell Elementary School is a public elementary located in Dahlonega, in the Lumpkin County school district of Georgia, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 583 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 58.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 341st of 1,308 ranked elementary schools in Georgia. Its strongest component is math proficiency (66th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 583.
There are 4 schools in Dahlonega; Cottrell Elementary School ranks 1st of 4 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)57%
- Reading proficiency (30%)56%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)60.9%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.6
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Cottrell Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 583
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 60.9%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.6
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 56%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 57%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Cottrell Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Lumpkin County Middle School
Dahlonega · Public middle · Grades 6–8
864 students · 2.1 km away
Lumpkin County High School
Dahlonega · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,125 students · 3.8 km away
Long Branch Elementary School
Dahlonega · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
403 students · 4.9 km away
Blackburn Elementary School
Dawsonville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
779 students · 9.8 km away
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Sonoraville Elementary
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584 students
Greene County Primary School
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Mattie Wells Elementary School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cottrell Elementary School a good school?
Cottrell Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 58.5 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #341 of 1,308 in Georgia. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Cottrell Elementary School rank in Georgia?
Cottrell Elementary School ranks #341 of 1,308 elementary schools in Georgia and #19171 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Cottrell Elementary School?
Cottrell Elementary School had 583 students in 2025.
Is Cottrell Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Cottrell Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Cottrell Elementary School?
There are 4 schools within 15 km of Cottrell Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.