Tunnel Hill Elementary School

Elementary No virtual instruction Tunnel Hill, GA Grades KG–05 Suburb: Small Dalton, GA SchoolScore™ C (68.5)
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Tunnel Hill Elementary School
Tunnel Hill, GA 30755
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades KG–05 SchoolScore™ C (68.5)
297
Students
21.8
Teachers
13.6:1
Student:Teacher
(706)673-4550
Phone
http://whitfield.k12.ga.us
Website

Tunnel Hill Elementary School is a public school administered by the Whitfield County district in Tunnel Hill, GEORGIA, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades KG–05.

Key statistics: 297 students enrolled; a 13.6:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Suburb: Small by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Georgia Elementary School Average
Enrollment
297.0
State avg: 608.0
▼ 51% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
13.62:1
State avg: 13.3:1
▲ 2% worse
Free Lunch %
82.2%
State avg: 74.2%
▲ 11% worse
School Details
School Name
Tunnel Hill Elementary School
NCESSCH ID
130570001823
State School ID
GA-755-3052
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
203 E School St
City
Tunnel Hill
State
Georgia
ZIP Code
30755
County
Whitfield County
Metro Area
Dalton, GA
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Suburb: Small
Cong. District
1314
State Leg. Upper
13054
State Leg. Lower
13002
Latitude
34.8459
Longitude
-85.045
Grades Offered
Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
👥
297
Total Students
👩‍🏫
21.8
Teachers FTE
📐
13.6:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
21.8
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)21.8
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 244 82.2%
Not Applicable 76 25.6%
District Info
District Name
Whitfield County
LEAID
1305700
State LEA ID
GA-755
Phone
(706)278-8070
Website
–
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Dalton
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$193,248K
Federal Revenue
$33,454K
State Revenue
$100,048K
Local Revenue
$59,746K
Total Expenditure
$184,343K
Instruction Exp.
$98,253K
Support Services
$53,331K
Other Current Exp.
$12,033K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Tunnel Hill Elementary School

1
Northwest Whitfield County High School
Tunnel Hill · High
3.5 mi
2
New Hope Elementary School
Dalton · Elementary
3.9 mi
3
New Hope Middle School
Dalton · Middle
4 mi
4
Westside Middle School
Rocky Face · Middle
4.2 mi
5
Tiger Creek Elementary School
Tunnel Hill · Elementary
4.3 mi
6
Westside Elementary School
Rocky Face · Elementary
4.4 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Tunnel Hill Elementary School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Tunnel Hill Elementary School?
297 students are enrolled at Tunnel Hill Elementary School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Tunnel Hill Elementary School have?
Tunnel Hill Elementary School has 21.8 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.6:1.
What grades does Tunnel Hill Elementary School serve?
Tunnel Hill Elementary School serves grades KG through 05.
Is Tunnel Hill Elementary School a charter school?
Tunnel Hill Elementary School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Tunnel Hill Elementary School located in?
Tunnel Hill Elementary School is located in the Dalton, GA metropolitan area.
What school district does Tunnel Hill Elementary School belong to?
Tunnel Hill Elementary School is part of the Whitfield County school district.
How much does Whitfield County spend per student?
The Whitfield County district spends approximately $620,683,502 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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