South Douglas Elementary School

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South Douglas Elementary School ranks 216 th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

South Douglas Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 520 students in grades PK-5 in Douglasville, Georgia, which is part of the Douglas County School District. Over the past 10 years, this school has consistently ranked in the top 20% of Georgia elementary schools, with a high ranking of 84 out of 1,231 schools in 2013-2014.

South Douglas Elementary stands out for its strong academic performance, with students consistently outperforming the Douglas County and Georgia state averages on the Milestones Assessments. For example, in 2023-2024, 64.8% of 5th graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 42.5% in the district and 48.2% statewide. The school also has a lower student-teacher ratio compared to many nearby schools, ranging from 15.1 to 16.3 over the past 3 years, lower than ratios at Chapel Hill Elementary (14.1), Winston Elementary (12.2), and Bright Star Elementary (12.8). Additionally, South Douglas Elementary has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (31.35% in 2022-2023) compared to many nearby schools, such as Winston Elementary (76.95%), Bright Star Elementary (73%), and Bill Arp Elementary (71.97%).

While South Douglas Elementary is a high-performing school, there is still room for improvement, particularly in areas where its performance, while strong, is not as dominant compared to the district and state, such as 5th grade math and science. Identifying and addressing the specific needs of these grade levels and subject areas could help the school continue to excel. Overall, South Douglas Elementary School is a standout performer in the Douglas County School District, with consistently high academic achievement, favorable student-teacher ratios, and a relatively low percentage of economically disadvantaged students.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

8299 Highway 166
Douglasville, GA 30135

(770) 651-4500

District: Douglas County

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,267

Students who attend South Douglas Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Fairplay Middle School
High:	Alexander High School

Student/teacher ratio: 17.1

Number of students: 554

Racial breakdown:

White:

58.5%

African American:

21.8%

Two or more races:

9.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 48.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details South Douglas Elementary School ranks better than 82.7% of elementary schools in Georgia. It also ranks first among 21 ranked elementary schools in the Douglas County School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 81.35. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (58.5%), African American (21.8%), two or more races (9.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 48.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Douglas County School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at South Douglas Elementary School is 17.1. 18 elementary schools in the Douglas County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare South Douglas Elementary School employs 32.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at South Douglas Elementary School is $9,267. 18 elementary schools in the Douglas County School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

South Douglas Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Douglas County:

SchoolDigger ranks Douglas County 116^th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for South Douglas Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	GA State Percentile
2006	79.77	156^th	1101	85.8%
2007	82.63	134^th	1125	88.1%
2008	85.20	103^rd	1134	90.9%
2009	83.34	130^th	1133	88.5%
2010	81.82	158^th	1183	86.6%
2011	83.43	133^rd	1212	89.0%
2012	83.38	117^th	1201	90.3%
2013	84.58	86^th	1225	93.0%
2014	84.49	84^th	1231	93.2%
2015	91.21	100^th	1240	91.9%
2016	91.32	97^th	1233	92.1%
2017	91.96	91^st	1205	92.4%
2018	88.98	123^rd	1209	89.8%
2019	82.76	193^rd	1234	84.4%
2021	71.61	308^th	1214	74.6%
2022	85.12	182^nd	1244	85.4%
2023	80.02	227^th	1242	81.7%
2024	81.35	216^th	1248	82.7%

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

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Review counts

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100%

Reviews:

by a citizen on FaceBook
Monday, February 23, 2015

This school puts kids first....wonderful principal and asst. principal and teachers that care. I have 2 grandchildren going there and they love school....Thank you South Douglas. Close Quote

by a parent
Sunday, August 2, 2009

Well prepared and dedicated instructors have brought an excellent education to my daughter at South Douglas Elementary School Close Quote

Enrollment information for South Douglas Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1993	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	326	326
1994	308	4	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	312
1995	381	11	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	392
1996	381	11	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	392
1997	407	19	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	426
1998	431	16	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	449
1999	452	19	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	475
2000	494	21	0	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	518
2001	468	23	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	493
2002	449	24	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	476
2003	449	24	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	476
2004	450	29	0	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	482
2005	465	40	1	2	3	n/a	n/a	7	518
2006	469	38	1	3	5	n/a	n/a	9	525
2007	483	39	1	4	4	n/a	n/a	7	538
2008	466	51	2	5	5	n/a	n/a	9	538
2009	483	42	2	10	6	n/a	n/a	11	554
2010	465	43	3	24	2	0	19	0	556
2011	480	48	6	21	1	1	15	0	572
2012	488	50	5	20	1	1	19	0	584
2013	483	41	9	20	3	1	20	0	577
2014	474	47	10	20	4	1	28	0	584
2015	493	44	7	20	4	1	22	0	591
2016	480	47	7	18	4	1	18	0	575
2017	472	48	6	18	4	0	17	0	565
2018	460	41	8	20	4	0	19	0	552
2019	471	54	8	26	3	1	25	0	588
2020	466	68	11	30	1	0	20	0	596
2021	395	67	8	28	1	0	26	0	525
2022	374	84	7	35	2	0	30	0	532
2023	330	93	8	35	2	0	52	0	520
2024	324	121	5	48	3	0	53	0	554

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 South Douglas Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1993	326	18.0	18.1	12.9
1994	312	19.1	16.3	11.9
1995	392	24.7	15.9	14.5
1996	392	24.7	15.9	14.5
1997	426	24.5	17.4	22.1
1998	449	26.7	16.8	23.6
1999	475	29.5	16.1	22.3
2000	518	32.5	15.9	19.5
2001	493	30.6	16.1	19.5
2002	476	26.5	18.0	16.8
2003	476	26.5	18.0	16.8
2004	482	27.0	17.9	14.9
2005	518	32.0	16.2	16.6
2006	525	33.0	15.9	19.2
2007	538	36.6	14.7	19.4
2008	538	37.8	14.2	20.6
2009	554	40.1	13.8	18
2010	556	37.0	15.0	18
2011	572	38.0	15.0	18.9
2012	584	34.0	17.1	22.8
2013	577	36.2	15.9	23.7
2014	584	35.2	16.5	24
2015	591	33.0	17.9	22.3
2016	575	32.0	17.9	24.5
2017	565	31.5	17.9	24.4
2018	552	32.0	17.2	24.1
2019	588	33.2	17.7	24.7
2020	596	33.4	17.8	21.8
2021	525	32.2	16.3	26.1
2022	532	34.4	15.4	n/a
2023	520	34.3	15.1	31.3
2024	554	32.3	17.1	48.6

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 South Douglas Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1993	326	18.0	18.1	12.9
1994	312	19.1	16.3	11.9
1995	392	24.7	15.9	14.5
1996	392	24.7	15.9	14.5
1997	426	24.5	17.4	22.1
1998	449	26.7	16.8	23.6
1999	475	29.5	16.1	22.3
2000	518	32.5	15.9	19.5
2001	493	30.6	16.1	19.5
2002	476	26.5	18.0	16.8
2003	476	26.5	18.0	16.8
2004	482	27.0	17.9	14.9
2005	518	32.0	16.2	16.6
2006	525	33.0	15.9	19.2
2007	538	36.6	14.7	19.4
2008	538	37.8	14.2	20.6
2009	554	40.1	13.8	18
2010	556	37.0	15.0	18
2011	572	38.0	15.0	18.9
2012	584	34.0	17.1	22.8
2013	577	36.2	15.9	23.7
2014	584	35.2	16.5	24
2015	591	33.0	17.9	22.3
2016	575	32.0	17.9	24.5
2017	565	31.5	17.9	24.4
2018	552	32.0	17.2	24.1
2019	588	33.2	17.7	24.7
2020	596	33.4	17.8	21.8
2021	525	32.2	16.3	26.1
2022	532	34.4	15.4	n/a
2023	520	34.3	15.1	31.3
2024	554	32.3	17.1	48.6

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 South Douglas Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$273 (3.2%)	$8,151 (96.8%)	$8,423
2018	$259 (2.9%)	$8,820 (97.1%)	$9,079
2019	$284 (3.1%)	$8,984 (96.9%)	$9,267

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on South Douglas 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 193^rd of 1234 Elementary schools	Ranks 227^th of 1242 Elementary schools	2.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Douglas Elementary School)	48.9	58.6	9.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Douglas County)	40.7	34.4	6.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	38.6	3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (South Douglas Elementary School)	52.3	57.5	5.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Douglas County)	48.6	37.7	10.9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	52	45.6	6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (South Douglas Elementary School)	62.2	54.7	7.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Douglas County)	44.1	32.5	11.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	36.1	5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (South Douglas Elementary School)	75.4	54.7	20.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Douglas County)	42.2	33.5	8.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	49	45.7	3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (South Douglas Elementary School)	65.8	53.5	12.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Douglas County)	46.6	36.8	9.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	45	41.6	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (South Douglas Elementary School)	54.5	47.5	7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Douglas County)	36.8	26.4	10.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	41	37.4	3.6%
5th Grade Science (South Douglas Elementary School)	67.3	58.6	8.7%
5th Grade Science (Douglas County)	39.6	33.2	6.4%
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	588	520	11.6%
African American	54	93	72.2%
American Indian	3	2	33.3%
Asian	8	8
Hispanic	26	35	34.6%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	471	330	29.9%
Two or More Races	25	52	108%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	24.7%	31.3%	6.7%

Schools Near South Douglas 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
South Douglas Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	8299 Highway 166	Douglasville	30135	Douglas County	Douglas County	No	No	No	No	(770) 651-4500	554	32	17.1	48.6%	324 (58.5%)	121 (21.8%)	48 (8.7%)	5 (0.9%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	53 (9.6%)	81.4	216^th of 1248 public elementary schools	82.7%		80	227^th of 1242 public elementary schools	81.7%	11	50.0	57.7	64.8	55.2	63.9	54.3	60.0	$9,267	$284	$8,984
Bill Arp Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6550 Alexander Pkwy	Douglasville	30135	Douglas County	Douglas County	No	No	No	No	(770) 651-3200	622	44	14.2	82.5%	152 (24.4%)	263 (42.3%)	159 (25.6%)	4 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (6.9%)	31.1	832^nd of 1248 public elementary schools	33.3%		48.2	570^th of 1242 public elementary schools	54.1%	262	24.8	22.5	36.0	25.7	43.8	23.6	35.1	$9,586	$283	$9,303
Dorsett Shoals Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5866 Dorsett Shoals Rd	Douglasville	30135	Douglas County	Douglas County	No	No	No	No	(770) 651-3700	394	30	13.3	80.7%	106 (26.9%)	152 (38.6%)	108 (27.4%)	3 (0.8%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (5.3%)	44.4	633^rd of 1248 public elementary schools	49.3%		43	642^nd of 1242 public elementary schools	48.3%	9	28.4	42.0	50.0	25.7	47.8	25.0	41.2	$10,540	$585	$9,955
Mason Creek Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3400 Johnston Rd	Winston	30187	Douglas County	Douglas County	No	No	No	No	(770) 651-4900	518	48	10.9	76.3%	188 (36.3%)	204 (39.4%)	74 (14.3%)	7 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	43 (8.3%)	37.4	732^nd of 1248 public elementary schools	41.3%		46.5	601^st of 1242 public elementary schools	51.6%	131	34.6	33.3	32.5	38.5	39.6	27.5	28.8	$11,920	$457	$11,463
Ithica Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	75 Whitworth Rd	Villa Rica	30180	Carroll County	Carroll County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 840-5101	781	54	14.4	65.2%	390 (49.9%)	209 (26.8%)	106 (13.6%)	8 (1.0%)	5 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	63 (8.1%)	76.9	266^th of 1248 public elementary schools	78.7%		81	217^th of 1242 public elementary schools	82.5%	49	46.5	43.4	58.1	60.6	62.3	62.4	54.7	$8,663	$577	$8,085
Sand Hill Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	45 Sandhill School Rd	Carrollton	30116	Carroll County	Carroll County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 832-8541	722	45	16.0	71.6%	438 (60.7%)	113 (15.7%)	111 (15.4%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	56 (7.8%)	62.7	428^th of 1248 public elementary schools	65.7%		62.9	421^st of 1242 public elementary schools	66.1%	7	34.7	43.9	38.1	64.4	66.7	43.4	43.4	$9,206	$653	$8,553
Chapel Hill Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4433 Coursey Lake Rd	Douglasville	30135	Douglas County	Douglas County	No	No	No	No	(770) 651-3600	623	45	14.0	69.0%	60 (9.6%)	429 (68.9%)	89 (14.3%)	13 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (5.1%)	35.8	760^th of 1248 public elementary schools	39.1%		47.7	578^th of 1242 public elementary schools	53.5%	182	31.1	25.0	44.5	18.9	33.9	31.4	40.7	$9,663	$284	$9,379
Winston Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	13691 Veterans Memorial Hwy	Winston	30187	Douglas County	Douglas County	No	No	No	No	(770) 651-4700	305	25	12.2	89.2%	82 (26.9%)	92 (30.2%)	110 (36.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	20 (6.6%)	74.4	291^st of 1248 public elementary schools	76.7%		79.9	229^th of 1242 public elementary schools	81.6%	62	36.6	50.0	56.4	46.3	69.6	56.4	58.2	$11,203	$452	$10,752
Holly Springs Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4909 W Chapel Hill Rd	Douglasville	30135	Douglas County	Douglas County	No	No	No	No	(770) 651-4000	503	35	14.2	56.7%	58 (11.5%)	319 (63.4%)	83 (16.5%)	12 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (6.2%)	73.1	304^th of 1248 public elementary schools	75.6%		77.4	259^th of 1242 public elementary schools	79.1%	45	53.0	40.9	67.7	60.2	51.1	42.4	55.6	$9,758	$284	$9,474
Bright Star Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6300 John West Rd	Douglasville	30134	Douglas County	Douglas County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 651-3400	479	33	14.5	84.3%	41 (8.6%)	326 (68.1%)	76 (15.9%)	12 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (5.0%)	41.3	675^th of 1248 public elementary schools	45.9%		38.8	706^th of 1242 public elementary schools	43.2%	31	36.6	30.7	41.8	40.8	45.3	34.1	23.1	$10,870	$1,196	$9,674

Frequently Asked Questions about South Douglas Elementary School

Is South Douglas Elementary School a good school?

South Douglas Elementary School ranks 216^th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend South Douglas Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 554 students attended South Douglas Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of South Douglas Elementary School attend?

Students who attend South Douglas Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Fairplay Middle School
High : Alexander High School

What is the racial makeup of South Douglas Elementary School?

Students at South Douglas Elementary School are 58% White, 22% African American, 10% Two or more races, 9% Hispanic.

What district is South Douglas Elementary School in?

Douglas County

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