Powder Springs Elementary School

Summary:

Powder Springs Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 823 students in grades PK-5 in Powder Springs, Georgia, which is part of the Cobb County School District. However, the school consistently underperforms compared to the district and state averages on standardized tests, ranking between 697-939 out of 1,200-1,250 Georgia elementary schools over the past 10 years.

Powder Springs Elementary has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 68.97% to 69.38% over the past 3 years, which is significantly higher than the district and state averages. Additionally, the school spends between $9,770 and $10,644 per student, which is lower than the spending levels of some nearby schools in the Cobb County district, such as Varner Elementary and Hendricks Elementary, which both have significantly higher test scores and statewide rankings.

The combination of low test scores, a low statewide ranking, a high concentration of economically disadvantaged students, and lower per-student spending suggests potential equity issues that may be impacting student outcomes at Powder Springs Elementary. Further investigation into resource allocation and support for economically disadvantaged students could be warranted, as the school has consistently performed poorly over the past 10 years with little improvement in its academic performance.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 4570 Grady Grier Dr
       Powder Springs, GA  30127


(770) 222-3746

District: Cobb County

SchoolDigger Rank:
736th of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,644 Help


Students who attend Powder Springs Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Cooper Middle School
High:    McEachern High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.3 Help
Number of students:  817

Racial breakdown:

African American:
62.4%
Hispanic:
20.6%
Two or more races:
8.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  78.3% Help


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Compare Details Powder Springs Elementary School ranks worse than 59% of elementary schools in Georgia. It also ranks 44th among 64 ranked elementary schools in the Cobb County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 37.36. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (62.4%), Hispanic (20.6%), two or more races (8.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 78.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Powder Springs Elementary School is 12.3, which is the 33rd best among 64 elementary schools in the Cobb County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Powder Springs Elementary School employs 66.2 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Powder Springs Elementary School is $10,644. 41 elementary schools in the Cobb County School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Cobb County:

SchoolDigger ranks Cobb County 52nd of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Powder Springs Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 39.74 760th 1101 31.0%
2007 38.55 785th 1125 30.2%
2008 47.36 667th 1134 41.2%
2009 41.50 763rd 1133 32.7%
2010 37.80 853rd 1183 27.9%
2011 28.40 983rd 1212 18.9%
2012 35.53 902nd 1201 24.9%
2013 39.29 878th 1225 28.3%
2014 48.24 772nd 1231 37.3%
2015 24.66 947th 1240 23.6%
2016 23.53 939th 1233 23.8%
2017 34.04 791st 1205 34.4%
2018 26.40 889th 1209 26.5%
2019 31.01 848th 1234 31.3%
2021 32.48 778th 1214 35.9%
2022 40.53 697th 1244 44.0%
2023 32.81 798th 1242 35.7%
2024 37.36 736th 1248 41.0%
See the entire list of Georgia Elementary School Rankings!

Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Powder Springs Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 2.6)
29%

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Reviews:
by a parent
Wednesday, November 20, 2019

Open Quote I currently have two children attending this school. I will have to agree with parents that have shared their feelings about this school. The 4th-grade teachers here at this school are uncaring, burnt out. Children are different nowadays then there were 5 years ago. You can't continue to teach the same way. Your practicing insanity! I will be changing schools. Parents make sure you know who the teachers are in your children's classrooms! Close Quote


by a parent
Friday, July 28, 2017

Open Quote My child slipped through the cracks at this school. It is unacceptable for students to be performing well below their grade and not receive the help they need. Needless to say, we could not have gotten out of there any sooner. Beware!! Close Quote


by a parent
Saturday, July 22, 2017

Open Quote I have a child that will be entering 2nd grade this year and a child entering kindergarten. My oldest has had nothing but good experiences at this school. The teachers have been amazing and have challenged my oldest. The staff are friendly and helpful. The reason for the 4 stars and not 5 is during last year it seemed that every other week my child was coming home telling me that they had watched a movie in one of their "specials" classes. I may be crazy, but I believe children should only be watching educational movies in school, not a Disney movie. I'm ok with a fun movie maybe once a month on the last Friday of the month, but not every week! Also, the security of getting into the school is a little lacking. I saw several parents get buzzed in, and walk right on by the front office without being stopped and asked to sign in as a visitor. They need to up security. Close Quote


by a student
Wednesday, June 27, 2012

Open Quote I remember going to this school when I was younger. And now I'm 14 and getting ready for 8th grade. But I remember having chicken biscuits that I bought from school, so we could raise money for the 5th grade year trip. I'll never forget the trip to Washington DC for 5th grade. But we also sold chicken biscuits yearly and also fund-raise for Relay for Life. And its just a too many words to describe my best experience. And going to the world of coke in 4th grade. Going to the performing arts. When that one day when I came back from my shower in the morning getting ready for school. My mom showed me the headline about Powder Springs Elementary, which was absolutely UNTRUE!!!! THE AJC IS JUST A FILTHY LIE!! NOTHING IN THAT HEADLINE MADE SENSE!!! When I told my mom to take me there to Powder Springs Elementary, she took me and luckily my former teachers were still there. I talked to them and showed them and obviously they saw it and so did the principal. So Ms.Mitchell said on the morning announcements about how we are going to do t.e.a.m, Don't ask! So the next day I went I saw that there were AJC people with clipboards around the whole school. Some of them were really nice. Some of them didn't talk at all. So you need to listen to the students who went through the experience of PSE because it is just fun you see at this school. Do you know the definition of PSE? And the

Powder Springs definition about themselves-
Our Vision:
Powder Springs Elementary envisions a school and community working together to develop future leaders.

Our Mission:
Powder Springs Elementary is committed to providing our students with quality education that will prepare students for life’s opportunities.

Our Beliefs:

Respect and consideration among teachers, students, and families create a positive learning community.
Family and community are essential in providing greater opportunities for success.
Everyone has the right to learn in a safe, nurturing, and non-threatening environment.
High expectations result in optimum teaching and learning.
All students can learn when provided a developmentally appropriate, rigorous, and quality education.
Learning is a life-long process. Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, September 28, 2011

Open Quote I withdraw my child from Powder Springs elementary. Second graders can't read. Teachers don't care. Parents absolutely not welcome. The final point was when the principal said: "Nothing special about your child" instead of trying to challenge my child. Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, May 20, 2010

Open Quote I am so sad that my children have to go to this school. It is HORRIBLE!!!!!! The staff is unfriendly and uncaring and the principle is a JOKE!!! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Powder Springs Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 586 586
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 604 604
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 672 672
1993 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 678 678
1994 665 88 8 5 0 n/a n/a 0 766
1995 739 122 7 5 5 n/a n/a 0 878
1996 739 122 7 5 5 n/a n/a 0 878
1997 776 169 6 12 5 n/a n/a 0 968
1998 697 183 4 14 7 n/a n/a 0 905
1999 683 231 6 23 5 n/a n/a 0 948
2000 650 280 7 26 7 n/a n/a 0 970
2001 601 368 8 40 7 n/a n/a 0 1024
2002 462 427 7 42 2 n/a n/a 0 940
2003 462 427 7 42 2 n/a n/a 0 940
2004 379 505 7 54 0 n/a n/a 0 945
2005 313 526 5 65 0 n/a n/a 40 949
2006 257 540 8 77 0 n/a n/a 37 919
2007 193 574 13 82 0 n/a n/a 48 910
2008 160 540 15 75 0 n/a n/a 43 833
2009 157 601 12 72 1 n/a n/a 40 883
2010 144 612 13 71 0 1 0 0 841
2011 138 531 12 84 0 0 38 0 803
2012 128 494 10 98 0 0 34 0 764
2013 118 487 8 105 1 2 27 0 748
2014 112 526 7 116 4 2 40 0 807
2015 105 529 10 115 3 1 35 0 798
2016 87 534 13 124 3 1 31 0 793
2017 91 535 8 143 2 0 28 0 807
2018 73 528 4 124 2 1 31 0 763
2019 77 504 3 123 2 0 31 0 740
2020 74 498 4 139 4 0 45 0 764
2021 49 520 5 151 3 0 55 0 783
2022 57 503 5 157 5 0 63 0 790
2023 54 528 4 169 3 0 65 0 823
2024 61 510 4 168 4 0 70 0 817

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 Powder Springs Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 586 30.0 19.5 7
1991 604 35.0 17.2 6.8
1992 672 34.0 19.7 7.6
1993 678 40.0 17.0 9.9
1994 766 45.1 17.0 11
1995 878 53.5 16.4 14
1996 878 53.5 16.4 14
1997 968 56.0 17.3 15.4
1998 905 56.2 16.1 18.1
1999 948 58.5 16.2 18.1
2000 970 61.3 15.8 20.9
2001 1024 66.4 15.4 22.9
2002 940 59.0 15.9 32.1
2003 940 59.0 15.9 32.1
2004 945 61.5 15.4 38.8
2005 949 62.6 15.2 46.5
2006 919 62.0 14.8 50.5
2007 910 65.0 14.0 54.4
2008 833 68.1 12.2 57.1
2009 883 63.4 13.9 60.4
2010 841 64.4 13.0 59.3
2011 803 60.0 13.3 65.8
2012 764 60.0 12.7 67.1
2013 748 57.0 13.1 71.5
2014 807 55.0 14.6 74.8
2015 798 58.0 13.7 74.3
2016 793 58.0 13.6 75.4
2017 807 60.0 13.4 74.6
2018 763 56.5 13.5 74
2019 740 54.2 13.6 70.9
2020 764 52.7 14.4 66.9
2021 783 52.7 14.8 69
2022 790 58.1 13.5 n/a
2023 823 63.2 13.0 69.4
2024 817 66.2 12.3 78.3

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 Powder Springs Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 586 30.0 19.5 7
1991 604 35.0 17.2 6.8
1992 672 34.0 19.7 7.6
1993 678 40.0 17.0 9.9
1994 766 45.1 17.0 11
1995 878 53.5 16.4 14
1996 878 53.5 16.4 14
1997 968 56.0 17.3 15.4
1998 905 56.2 16.1 18.1
1999 948 58.5 16.2 18.1
2000 970 61.3 15.8 20.9
2001 1024 66.4 15.4 22.9
2002 940 59.0 15.9 32.1
2003 940 59.0 15.9 32.1
2004 945 61.5 15.4 38.8
2005 949 62.6 15.2 46.5
2006 919 62.0 14.8 50.5
2007 910 65.0 14.0 54.4
2008 833 68.1 12.2 57.1
2009 883 63.4 13.9 60.4
2010 841 64.4 13.0 59.3
2011 803 60.0 13.3 65.8
2012 764 60.0 12.7 67.1
2013 748 57.0 13.1 71.5
2014 807 55.0 14.6 74.8
2015 798 58.0 13.7 74.3
2016 793 58.0 13.6 75.4
2017 807 60.0 13.4 74.6
2018 763 56.5 13.5 74
2019 740 54.2 13.6 70.9
2020 764 52.7 14.4 66.9
2021 783 52.7 14.8 69
2022 790 58.1 13.5 n/a
2023 823 63.2 13.0 69.4
2024 817 66.2 12.3 78.3

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 Powder Springs Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $727 (7.4%) $9,043 (92.6%) $9,770
2018 $464 (4.4%) $10,060 (95.6%) $10,524
2019 $657 (6.2%) $9,987 (93.8%) $10,644

Data source: Georgia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Powder Springs Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 848th of 1234 Elementary schoolsRanks 798th of 1242 Elementary schools
 4.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Powder Springs Elementary School)36.325
 11.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Cobb County)48.547.2
 1.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4238.6
 3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Powder Springs Elementary School)48.730.1
 18.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Cobb County)58.150.4
 7.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)5245.6
 6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Powder Springs Elementary School)3134.6
 3.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Cobb County)50.846.3
 4.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4236.1
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Powder Springs Elementary School)43.138.5
 4.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Cobb County)57.452.8
 4.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4945.7
 3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Powder Springs Elementary School)35.231.8
 3.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Cobb County)54.951
 3.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4541.6
 3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Powder Springs Elementary School)25.719.7
 6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Cobb County)47.244.2
 3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4137.4
 3.6%
5th Grade Science (Powder Springs Elementary School)20.723.6
 2.9%
   5th Grade Science (Cobb County)4744.1
 2.9%
   5th Grade Science (Georgia)4340
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students740823
 11.2%
African American504528
 4.8%
American Indian23
 50%
Asian34
 33.3%
Hispanic123169
 37.4%
Pacific Islander00
White7754
 29.9%
Two or More Races3165
 109.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients70.9%69.4%
 1.6%


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Powder Springs Elementary School ranks 736th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 817 students attended Powder Springs Elementary School.

Students at Powder Springs Elementary School are 62% African American, 21% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 7% White.

Students who attend Powder Springs Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Cooper Middle School
High : McEachern High School


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