Flat Rock Elementary School

Summary:

Flat Rock Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Lithonia, Georgia, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 996 students. 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 Rock Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom quarter of Georgia elementary schools, with a ranking between 1,061 and 1,196 out of around 1,250 schools over the past 10 years, and has received a 0 or 1 out of 5 star rating from SchoolDigger during this time period.

Flat Rock Elementary significantly underperforms compared to the DeKalb County and Georgia state averages on the Milestones Assessments across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, only 12.7% of 3rd graders, 16.8% of 4th graders, and 19.5% of 5th graders at Flat Rock were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 31.6%, 30.5%, and 40.8% for DeKalb County, respectively. The school also has an extremely high percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 99.27% to 100% over the past 3 years, which is significantly higher than the district and state averages. Despite the relatively high per-student spending at Flat Rock Elementary, the school's academic performance remains well below average, suggesting that the school may not be effectively allocating its resources to address the specific needs of its student population.

When comparing Flat Rock Elementary to the nearby schools in the DeKalb County district, it is clear that Flat Rock is the lowest-performing school in the area. Schools like Narvie Harris Elementary and Edward L. Bouie-Senior Elementary significantly outperform Flat Rock on academic measures, with proficiency rates that are 2-3 times higher in many cases. Flat Rock Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom quarter of Georgia elementary schools for the past 10 years, with no significant improvement in its academic performance or SchoolDigger rating during this time, suggesting that the school is struggling to address the underlying issues that are contributing to its poor outcomes.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

4603 Evans Mill Rd
Lithonia, GA 30038

(678) 875-3202

District: DeKalb County

SchoolDigger Rank:
1168^th of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,883

Student/teacher ratio: 15.9

Number of students: 986

Racial breakdown:

African American:

88.3%

Hispanic:

7.8%

Two or more races:

2.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Flat Rock Elementary School ranks worse than 93.6% of elementary schools in Georgia. It also ranks 70^th among 79 ranked elementary schools in the DeKalb County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 11.28. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (88.3%), Hispanic (7.8%), 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 Rock Elementary School is 15.9. 62 elementary schools in the DeKalb County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Flat Rock Elementary School employs 61.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Flat Rock Elementary School is $10,883. 67 elementary schools in the DeKalb County School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Flat Rock 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 Rock Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	GA State Percentile
2010	7.58	1134^th	1183	4.1%
2011	8.13	1143^rd	1212	5.7%
2012	7.06	1145^th	1201	4.7%
2013	6.62	1165^th	1225	4.9%
2014	8.76	1145^th	1231	7.0%
2015	16.39	1075^th	1240	13.3%
2016	15.65	1061^st	1233	13.9%
2017	12.42	1085^th	1205	10.0%
2018	10.58	1114^th	1209	7.9%
2019	11.23	1123^rd	1234	9.0%
2021	7.84	1180^th	1214	2.8%
2022	11.17	1150^th	1244	7.6%
2023	12.71	1126^th	1242	9.3%
2024	11.28	1168^th	1248	6.4%

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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 Rock Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2008	3	1043	0	9	1	n/a	n/a	19	1075
2009	9	1120	1	6	1	n/a	n/a	23	1160
2010	2	1213	1	7	1	0	2	0	1226
2011	2	1126	1	4	0	0	3	0	1136
2012	2	1045	1	7	0	0	3	0	1058
2013	1	1005	3	14	2	0	4	0	1029
2014	0	970	3	23	1	0	14	0	1011
2015	2	994	2	37	1	0	21	0	1057
2016	1	1002	1	44	1	0	24	0	1073
2017	6	982	2	36	1	0	21	0	1048
2018	6	948	2	25	2	0	23	0	1006
2019	5	984	1	26	4	0	23	0	1043
2020	8	963	1	31	3	1	26	0	1033
2021	5	899	1	36	3	3	18	0	965
2022	8	948	2	44	1	1	13	0	1017
2023	8	899	3	65	2	1	18	0	996
2024	7	871	3	77	5	0	23	0	986

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 Flat Rock Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	1075	61.5	17.5	80.8
2009	1160	69.7	16.6	78.3
2010	1226	69.3	17.6	82.6
2011	1136	69.2	16.4	79
2012	1058	70.3	15.0	83.6
2013	1029	62.8	16.3	89
2014	1011	64.0	15.7	88
2015	1057	64.0	16.5	82.7
2016	1073	66.0	16.2	85.1
2017	1048	64.2	16.3	100
2018	1006	68.3	14.7	100
2019	1043	66.8	15.6	100
2020	1033	58.8	17.5	99.2
2021	965	61.8	15.6	99.3
2022	1017	63.8	15.9	n/a
2023	996	57.8	17.2	100
2024	986	61.8	15.9	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 Rock Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	1075	61.5	17.5	80.8
2009	1160	69.7	16.6	78.3
2010	1226	69.3	17.6	82.6
2011	1136	69.2	16.4	79
2012	1058	70.3	15.0	83.6
2013	1029	62.8	16.3	89
2014	1011	64.0	15.7	88
2015	1057	64.0	16.5	82.7
2016	1073	66.0	16.2	85.1
2017	1048	64.2	16.3	100
2018	1006	68.3	14.7	100
2019	1043	66.8	15.6	100
2020	1033	58.8	17.5	99.2
2021	965	61.8	15.6	99.3
2022	1017	63.8	15.9	n/a
2023	996	57.8	17.2	100
2024	986	61.8	15.9	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 Rock Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$703 (7.6%)	$8,550 (92.4%)	$9,253
2018	$781 (7.6%)	$9,496 (92.4%)	$10,277
2019	$796 (7.3%)	$10,088 (92.7%)	$10,883

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Flat Rock Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1123^rd of 1234 Elementary schools	Ranks 1126^th of 1242 Elementary schools	0.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Flat Rock Elementary School)	15.5	19.6	4.1%
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 Rock Elementary School)	19.1	21.7	2.6%
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 Rock Elementary School)	23.5	13.9	9.6%
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 Rock Elementary School)	15.1	21.5	6.4%
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 Rock Elementary School)	23.1	13.8	9.3%
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 Rock Elementary School)	8.1	4.3	3.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (DeKalb County)	30.5	25.3	5.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	41	37.4	3.6%
5th Grade Science (Flat Rock Elementary School)	18.9	9.3	9.6%
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	1043	996	4.5%
African American	984	899	8.6%
American Indian	4	2	50%
Asian	1	3	200%
Hispanic	26	65	150%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	5	8	60%
Two or More Races	23	18	21.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	100%

Schools Near Flat Rock 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)		Milestones Assessment Social Studies (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 English Language Arts 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Flat Rock Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4603 Evans Mill Rd	Lithonia	30038	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 875-3202	986	62	15.9	100.0%	7 (0.7%)	871 (88.3%)	77 (7.8%)	3 (0.3%)	5 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (2.3%)	11.3	1168^th of 1248 public elementary schools	6.4%		12.7	1126^th of 1242 public elementary schools	9.3%	42	12.7	16.8	19.5				14.6	19.3	11.7				17.2			$10,883	$796	$10,088
Murphey Candler Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6775 S Goddard Rd	Lithonia	30038	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 676-9102	496	33	15.1	100.0%	2 (0.4%)	450 (90.7%)	23 (4.6%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	18 (3.6%)	18	1038^th of 1248 public elementary schools	16.8%		16.5	1074^th of 1242 public elementary schools	13.5%	36	18.1	22.0	29.1				21.7	11.1	20.3				26.6			$12,611	$767	$11,844
Browns Mill Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4863 Browns Mill Rd	Lithonia	30038	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 676-8302	421	31	13.7	100.0%	2 (0.5%)	367 (87.2%)	41 (9.7%)	3 (0.7%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.4%)	9.7	1196^th of 1248 public elementary schools	4.2%		13.1	1117^th of 1242 public elementary schools	10.1%	79	22.2	5.3	18.1				20.4	16.2	9.6				9.6			$12,429	$763	$11,666
Edward L. Bouie- Senior Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5100 Rock Springs Rd	Lithonia	30038	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 676-8202	600	34	17.6	75.2%	0 (0.0%)	562 (93.7%)	21 (3.5%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.2%)	61.5	440^th of 1248 public elementary schools	64.7%		58.8	456^th of 1242 public elementary schools	63.3%	16	55.0	49.4	48.9				41.3	50.6	38.6				40.9			$12,276	$673	$11,604
Fairington Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5505 Philip Bradley Dr	Lithonia	30038	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 676-8702	481	32	15.0	100.0%	0 (0.0%)	434 (90.2%)	26 (5.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (4.2%)	12.8	1143^rd of 1248 public elementary schools	8.4%		8.1	1211^th of 1242 public elementary schools	2.5%	68	20.8	15.9	28.8				18.2	17.5	6.3				11.3			$11,358	$578	$10,780
Leadership Preparatory Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	6400 Woodrow Rd	Lithonia	30038	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	Yes	No	No	Yes	(404) 656-3103	297	17	18.0	80.1%	0 (0.0%)	285 (96.0%)	10 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	43.6	645^th of 1248 public elementary schools	48.3%		58.3	468^th of 1242 public elementary schools	62.3%	177	35.5	31.1	51.7	62.5	50.0	40.7	48.4	6.7	14.8	37.5	30.8	29.6	22.2	25.9	25.9	$3,732	$635	$3,098
Chapel Hill Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3536 Radcliffe Blvd	Decatur	30034	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 676-8402	525	38	13.7	100.0%	7 (1.3%)	471 (89.7%)	32 (6.1%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.3%)	15.9	1085^th of 1248 public elementary schools	13.1%		14.7	1094^th of 1242 public elementary schools	11.9%	9	18.3	17.6	34.4				12.2	12.9	11.2				26.1			$12,247	$770	$11,477
Austin Road Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	50 Austin Rd	Stockbridge	30281	Henry County	Henry County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 389-6556	409	33	12.2	79.5%	22 (5.4%)	281 (68.7%)	76 (18.6%)	9 (2.2%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (4.6%)	29	872^nd of 1248 public elementary schools	30.1%		31.4	814^th of 1242 public elementary schools	34.5%	58	23.1	25.0	39.4				25.0	28.3	28.2				31.4			$11,858	$885	$10,973
Narvie Harris Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3981 McGill Dr	Decatur	30034	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 676-9202	565	34	16.4	68.0%	1 (0.2%)	539 (95.4%)	14 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.4%)	70.8	335^th of 1248 public elementary schools	73.2%		69.1	346^th of 1242 public elementary schools	72.1%	11	45.1	58.0	67.7				34.1	56.3	49.5				51.6			$11,600	$652	$10,948
Stoneview Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2629 Huber St	Lithonia	30058	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 676-3202	769	50	15.4	100.0%	1 (0.1%)	654 (85.0%)	84 (10.9%)	2 (0.3%)	3 (0.4%)	2 (0.3%)	23 (3.0%)	9.7	1195^th of 1248 public elementary schools	4.2%		12.9	1123^rd of 1242 public elementary schools	9.6%	72	16.9	14.8	22.8				12.2	12.6	7.4				11.0			$12,591	$1,057	$11,534

Frequently Asked Questions about Flat Rock Elementary School

Is Flat Rock Elementary School a good school?

Flat Rock Elementary School ranks in the bottom 6.4% of Georgia elementary schools.

What district is Flat Rock Elementary School in?

DeKalb County

What is the racial makeup of Flat Rock Elementary School?

Students at Flat Rock Elementary School are 88% African American, 8% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

How many students attend Flat Rock Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 986 students attended Flat Rock Elementary School.

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