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:
1168th of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  17.2 Help
Number of students:  996

Racial breakdown:

African American:
90.3%
Hispanic:
6.5%
Two or more races:
1.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Flat Rock Elementary School ranks worse than 93.6% of elementary schools in Georgia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 11.28. (See more...)
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Schooldigger Rankings:

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

DeKalb County:

SchoolDigger ranks DeKalb County 138th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2010 7.58 1134th 1183 4.1%
2011 8.13 1143rd 1212 5.7%
2012 7.06 1145th 1201 4.7%
2013 6.62 1165th 1225 4.9%
2014 8.76 1145th 1231 7.0%
2015 16.39 1075th 1240 13.3%
2016 15.65 1061st 1233 13.9%
2017 12.42 1085th 1205 10.0%
2018 10.58 1114th 1209 7.9%
2019 11.23 1123rd 1234 9.0%
2021 7.84 1180th 1214 2.8%
2022 11.17 1150th 1244 7.6%
2023 12.71 1126th 1242 9.3%
2024 11.28 1168th 1248 6.4%
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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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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

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

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

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Flat Rock Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal 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 1123rd of 1234 Elementary schoolsRanks 1126th 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)15.519.6
 4.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (DeKalb County)33.531.7
 1.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4238.6
 3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Flat Rock Elementary School)19.121.7
 2.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (DeKalb County)40.133.8
 6.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)5245.6
 6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Flat Rock Elementary School)23.513.9
 9.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (DeKalb County)34.430.2
 4.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4236.1
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Flat Rock Elementary School)15.121.5
 6.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (DeKalb County)35.533.9
 1.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4945.7
 3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Flat Rock Elementary School)23.113.8
 9.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (DeKalb County)37.433.9
 3.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4541.6
 3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Flat Rock Elementary School)8.14.3
 3.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (DeKalb County)30.525.3
 5.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4137.4
 3.6%
5th Grade Science (Flat Rock Elementary School)18.99.3
 9.6%
   5th Grade Science (DeKalb County)33.927.9
 6%
   5th Grade Science (Georgia)4340
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students1043996
 4.5%
African American984899
 8.6%
American Indian42
 50%
Asian13
 200%
Hispanic2665
 150%
Pacific Islander01
White58
 60%
Two or More Races2318
 21.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Flat Rock Elementary School

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

Students at Flat Rock Elementary School are 90% African American, 7% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 996 students attended Flat Rock Elementary School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Georgia Department of Education.

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