Flat Shoals Elementary School

Summary:

Flat Shoals Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Decatur, Georgia, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 552. The school is part of the DeKalb County School District, which is ranked 138 out of 203 districts in Georgia and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. Flat Shoals Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom 10% of Georgia elementary schools over the past decade, with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger for most years.

Flat Shoals Elementary consistently underperforms compared to the DeKalb County and Georgia state averages on the Milestones Assessments, with only 15.6% of 3rd graders, 13.9% of 4th graders, and 15.8% of 5th graders proficient or better in ELA, compared to 31.6%, 30.5%, and 40.8% for DeKalb County, respectively. The school also has an extremely high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, with 100% of students qualifying in the 2022-2023 school year. Despite the relatively high per-student spending of $12,534 in the 2018-2019 school year, the academic performance remains low.

When comparing Flat Shoals Elementary to the nearby schools in the same district, it is clear that the school is underperforming. For example, Kelley Lake Elementary, which is less than a mile away, has significantly higher academic performance and a lower student-teacher ratio. The combination of low academic performance, high poverty rates, and relatively high per-student spending suggests that there may be other factors impacting the school's performance, such as teacher quality, curriculum, or school leadership. Addressing the underlying issues at Flat Shoals will require a comprehensive approach that addresses the unique needs of the school and its students.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

3226 Flat Shoals Rd
Decatur, GA 30034

(678) 874-4602

District: DeKalb County

SchoolDigger Rank:
1200^th of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,534

Students who attend Flat Shoals Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	McNair Middle School
High:	McNair High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.4

Number of students: 469

Racial breakdown:

African American:

94.0%

Hispanic:

2.8%

Two or more races:

2.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Flat Shoals Elementary School ranks worse than 96.2% of elementary schools in Georgia. It also ranks 77^th among 79 ranked elementary schools in the DeKalb County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 9.53. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (94%), Hispanic (2.8%), two or more races (2.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Flat Shoals Elementary School is 14.4. 44 elementary schools in the DeKalb County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Flat Shoals Elementary School employs 32.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Flat Shoals Elementary School is $12,534, which is the 38^th highest among 79 elementary schools in the DeKalb County School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Flat Shoals Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

DeKalb County:

SchoolDigger ranks DeKalb County 138^th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Flat Shoals Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	GA State Percentile
2006	15.49	993^rd	1101	9.8%
2007	18.26	996^th	1125	11.5%
2008	9.14	1078^th	1134	4.9%
2009	7.24	1101^st	1133	2.8%
2010	5.24	1148^th	1183	3.0%
2011	3.47	1191^st	1212	1.7%
2012	0.87	1197^th	1201	0.3%
2013	1.95	1210^th	1225	1.2%
2014	2.19	1219^th	1231	1.0%
2015	7.03	1224^th	1240	1.3%
2016	7.49	1210^th	1233	1.9%
2017	6.59	1188^th	1205	1.4%
2018	8.66	1160^th	1209	4.1%
2019	6.84	1202^nd	1234	2.6%
2021	13.10	1076^th	1214	11.4%
2022	8.25	1205^th	1244	3.1%
2023	7.41	1217^th	1242	2.0%
2024	9.53	1200^th	1248	3.8%

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

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Flat Shoals 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	724	724
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	735	735
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	715	715
1993	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	670	670
1994	3	693	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	699
1995	4	741	0	2	3	n/a	n/a	0	750
1996	4	741	0	2	3	n/a	n/a	0	750
1997	3	650	0	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	659
1998	2	583	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	588
1999	1	622	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	628
2000	3	515	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	521
2001	3	520	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	525
2002	3	420	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	429
2003	3	420	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	429
2004	5	414	0	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	423
2005	1	411	0	4	1	n/a	n/a	6	423
2006	0	422	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	4	431
2007	1	401	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	7	412
2008	1	368	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	4	374
2009	0	402	0	8	0	n/a	n/a	2	412
2010	0	366	0	9	0	0	0	0	375
2011	1	335	0	4	0	0	0	0	340
2012	2	532	0	4	0	0	3	0	541
2013	4	503	0	3	0	1	4	0	515
2014	3	511	0	0	0	2	5	0	521
2015	1	571	0	7	0	1	1	0	581
2016	2	605	0	6	0	2	2	0	617
2017	0	530	0	12	0	2	7	0	551
2018	0	540	0	13	0	2	6	0	561
2019	0	564	1	14	5	0	7	0	591
2020	0	486	0	14	2	1	7	0	510
2021	0	456	0	20	2	1	12	0	491
2022	0	526	0	23	2	1	18	0	570
2023	2	498	1	28	3	0	20	0	552
2024	1	441	1	13	2	0	11	0	469

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Flat Shoals Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	724	44.0	16.4	27.8
1991	735	46.0	15.9	42.2
1992	715	44.0	16.2	50.8
1993	670	39.0	17.2	59.4
1994	699	43.8	16.0	62.7
1995	750	44.0	17.0	62.7
1996	750	44.0	17.0	62.7
1997	659	40.3	16.4	82.1
1998	588	41.5	14.2	77.9
1999	628	41.1	15.3	84.4
2000	521	36.8	14.2	79.5
2001	525	33.3	15.8	82.3
2002	429	35.0	12.3	83.7
2003	429	35.0	12.3	83.7
2004	423	28.5	14.8	82
2005	423	30.0	14.1	85.4
2006	431	30.3	14.2	82.7
2007	412	35.0	11.8	89.4
2008	374	30.6	12.2	94.1
2009	412	29.2	14.1	88.5
2010	375	29.1	12.8	89.3
2011	340	26.6	12.7	87.9
2012	541	37.5	14.4	95.9
2013	515	35.8	14.3	95.3
2014	521	33.5	15.5	97.5
2015	581	36.0	16.1	95.9
2016	617	40.0	15.4	95.8
2017	551	43.0	12.8	95.8
2018	561	43.5	12.8	95.7
2019	591	37.5	15.7	100
2020	510	36.5	13.9	99.2
2021	491	37.5	13.0	99.2
2022	570	34.5	16.5	n/a
2023	552	33.5	16.4	100
2024	469	32.5	14.4	100

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 Flat Shoals Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	724	44.0	16.4	27.8
1991	735	46.0	15.9	42.2
1992	715	44.0	16.2	50.8
1993	670	39.0	17.2	59.4
1994	699	43.8	16.0	62.7
1995	750	44.0	17.0	62.7
1996	750	44.0	17.0	62.7
1997	659	40.3	16.4	82.1
1998	588	41.5	14.2	77.9
1999	628	41.1	15.3	84.4
2000	521	36.8	14.2	79.5
2001	525	33.3	15.8	82.3
2002	429	35.0	12.3	83.7
2003	429	35.0	12.3	83.7
2004	423	28.5	14.8	82
2005	423	30.0	14.1	85.4
2006	431	30.3	14.2	82.7
2007	412	35.0	11.8	89.4
2008	374	30.6	12.2	94.1
2009	412	29.2	14.1	88.5
2010	375	29.1	12.8	89.3
2011	340	26.6	12.7	87.9
2012	541	37.5	14.4	95.9
2013	515	35.8	14.3	95.3
2014	521	33.5	15.5	97.5
2015	581	36.0	16.1	95.9
2016	617	40.0	15.4	95.8
2017	551	43.0	12.8	95.8
2018	561	43.5	12.8	95.7
2019	591	37.5	15.7	100
2020	510	36.5	13.9	99.2
2021	491	37.5	13.0	99.2
2022	570	34.5	16.5	n/a
2023	552	33.5	16.4	100
2024	469	32.5	14.4	100

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 Flat Shoals Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$726 (6.4%)	$10,575 (93.6%)	$11,302
2018	$668 (5.8%)	$10,769 (94.2%)	$11,437
2019	$781 (6.2%)	$11,753 (93.8%)	$12,534

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Flat Shoals 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 1202^nd of 1234 Elementary schools	Ranks 1217^th of 1242 Elementary schools	0.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Flat Shoals Elementary School)	7	5.9	1.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (DeKalb County)	33.5	31.7	1.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	38.6	3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Flat Shoals Elementary School)	15.3	16.7	1.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (DeKalb County)	40.1	33.8	6.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	52	45.6	6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Flat Shoals Elementary School)	17.3	5	12.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (DeKalb County)	34.4	30.2	4.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	36.1	5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Flat Shoals Elementary School)	11.3	9.1	2.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (DeKalb County)	35.5	33.9	1.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	49	45.7	3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Flat Shoals Elementary School)	14.7	14.9	0.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (DeKalb County)	37.4	33.9	3.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	45	41.6	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Flat Shoals Elementary School)	4.4	5.4	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (DeKalb County)	30.5	25.3	5.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	41	37.4	3.6%
5th Grade Science (Flat Shoals Elementary School)	16.2	8.2	8%
5th Grade Science (DeKalb County)	33.9	27.9	6%
5th Grade Science (Georgia)	43	40	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	591	552	6.6%
African American	564	498	11.7%
American Indian	5	3	40%
Asian	1	1
Hispanic	14	28	100%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	0	2
Two or More Races	7	20	185.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	100%

Schools Near Flat Shoals Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2024)			Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2024)			Milestones Assessment Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Flat Shoals Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3226 Flat Shoals Rd	Decatur	30034	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 874-4602	469	33	14.4	100.0%	1 (0.2%)	441 (94.0%)	13 (2.8%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.3%)	9.5	1200^th of 1248 public elementary schools	3.8%		7.4	1217^th of 1242 public elementary schools	2.0%	17	15.6	13.9	15.8	12.7	18.3	10.5	11.8	$12,534	$781	$11,753
Kelley Lake Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2590 Kelly Lake Rd	Decatur	30032	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 874-4802	233	24	9.9	100.0%	0 (0.0%)	184 (79.0%)	37 (15.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (5.2%)	36	757^th of 1248 public elementary schools	39.3%		48.9	559^th of 1242 public elementary schools	55.0%	198	27.3	24.3	32.1	24.2	56.8	35.7	28.6	$15,946	$969	$14,978
Barack H. Obama Elementary Magnet School of Technology	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	3132 Clifton Church Rd SE	Atlanta	30316	Fulton County	DeKalb County	No	Yes	No	Yes	(678) 874-4402	918	53	17.4	100.0%	8 (0.9%)	839 (91.4%)	35 (3.8%)	2 (0.2%)	10 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (2.6%)	34.8	779^th of 1248 public elementary schools	37.6%		21.3	984^th of 1242 public elementary schools	20.8%	205	35.5	30.1	38.4	37.1	42.9	18.8	22.5	$4,056	$698	$3,358
Toney Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2701 Oakland Ter	Decatur	30032	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 874-2102	226	23	9.7	100.0%	6 (2.7%)	192 (85.0%)	17 (7.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (4.4%)	14.3	1109^th of 1248 public elementary schools	11.1%		12.9	1121^st of 1242 public elementary schools	9.7%	12	12.8	5.1	34.9	20.5	18.4	18.6	16.3	$15,626	$1,040	$14,586
Columbia Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3230 Columbia Woods Dr	Decatur	30032	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 874-0702	388	34	11.5	100.0%	5 (1.3%)	347 (89.4%)	23 (5.9%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.3%)	14.4	1107^th of 1248 public elementary schools	11.3%		12.6	1133^rd of 1242 public elementary schools	8.8%	26	10.5	7.5	28.8	14.0	11.3	25.8	22.7	$13,071	$768	$12,303
Ronald E McNair Discover Learning Academy Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2162 Second Ave	Decatur	30032	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 874-3402	531	39	13.6	65.0%	8 (1.5%)	493 (92.8%)	16 (3.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.3%)	11.7	1162^nd of 1248 public elementary schools	6.9%		14.4	1099^th of 1242 public elementary schools	11.5%	63	10.8	18.8	18.9	17.8	25.9	9.5	8.2	$11,998	$973	$11,025
Oak View Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3574 Oakvale Rd	Decatur	30034	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 875-1302	701	42	16.8	100.0%	5 (0.7%)	613 (87.4%)	48 (6.8%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (0.9%)	1 (0.1%)	28 (4.0%)	12.9	1141^st of 1248 public elementary schools	8.6%		10	1183^rd of 1242 public elementary schools	4.8%	42	15.0	13.2	23.9	27.5	20.8	11.2	10.3	$12,641	$855	$11,786
Cedar Grove Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2330 River Rd	Ellenwood	30294	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 874-3902	539	38	14.0	100.0%	2 (0.4%)	477 (88.5%)	45 (8.3%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.4%)	16.7	1069^th of 1248 public elementary schools	14.3%		10.9	1161^st of 1242 public elementary schools	6.5%	92	21.0	24.7	29.5	13.8	22.2	15.4	15.4	$12,597	$632	$11,965
Bob Mathis Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3505 Boring Rd	Decatur	30034	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 874-5802	354	32	10.9	100.0%	3 (0.8%)	301 (85.0%)	30 (8.5%)	5 (1.4%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (4.0%)	23.9	946^th of 1248 public elementary schools	24.2%		20.6	997^th of 1242 public elementary schools	19.7%	51	20.4	17.0	48.1	18.8	28.3	18.9	24.5	$17,074	$940	$16,135
Snapfinger Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1365 Snapfinger Rd	Decatur	30032	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 874-1802	429	30	14.4	100.0%	1 (0.2%)	387 (90.2%)	29 (6.8%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	7 (1.6%)	11	1170^th of 1248 public elementary schools	6.3%		9.4	1198^th of 1242 public elementary schools	3.5%	28	23.1	18.2	15.2	23.1	7.3	6.3	7.6	$12,352	$918	$11,434

Frequently Asked Questions about Flat Shoals Elementary School

How many students attend Flat Shoals Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 469 students attended Flat Shoals Elementary School.

What district is Flat Shoals Elementary School in?

DeKalb County

Is Flat Shoals Elementary School a good school?

Flat Shoals Elementary School ranks in the bottom 3.8% of Georgia elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of Flat Shoals Elementary School?

Students at Flat Shoals Elementary School are 94% African American, 3% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Flat Shoals Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Flat Shoals Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : McNair Middle School
High : McNair High School

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