South Douglas Elementary School

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:
216th of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools


Students who attend South Douglas Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Fairplay Middle School
High:    Alexander High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.1 Help
Number of students:  520

Racial breakdown:

White:
63.5%
African American:
17.9%
Two or more races:
10.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  31.3% Help


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Compare Details South Douglas Elementary School ranks better than 82.7% of elementary schools in Georgia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 81.35. (See more...)
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Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Douglas County:

SchoolDigger ranks Douglas County 116th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2006 79.77 156th 1101 85.8%
2007 82.63 134th 1125 88.1%
2008 85.20 103rd 1134 90.9%
2009 83.34 130th 1133 88.5%
2010 81.82 158th 1183 86.6%
2011 83.43 133rd 1212 89.0%
2012 83.38 117th 1201 90.3%
2013 84.58 86th 1225 93.0%
2014 84.49 84th 1231 93.2%
2015 91.21 100th 1240 91.9%
2016 91.32 97th 1233 92.1%
2017 91.96 91st 1205 92.4%
2018 88.98 123rd 1209 89.8%
2019 82.76 193rd 1234 84.4%
2021 71.61 308th 1214 74.6%
2022 85.12 182nd 1244 85.4%
2023 80.02 227th 1242 81.7%
2024 81.35 216th 1248 82.7%
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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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Reviews:
by a citizen on FaceBook
Monday, February 23, 2015

Open Quote 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

Open Quote 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

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

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

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 South Douglas Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal 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 193rd of 1234 Elementary schoolsRanks 227th 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)48.958.6
 9.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Douglas County)40.734.4
 6.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4238.6
 3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (South Douglas Elementary School)52.357.5
 5.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Douglas County)48.637.7
 10.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)5245.6
 6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (South Douglas Elementary School)62.254.7
 7.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Douglas County)44.132.5
 11.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4236.1
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (South Douglas Elementary School)75.454.7
 20.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Douglas County)42.233.5
 8.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4945.7
 3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (South Douglas Elementary School)65.853.5
 12.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Douglas County)46.636.8
 9.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4541.6
 3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (South Douglas Elementary School)54.547.5
 7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Douglas County)36.826.4
 10.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4137.4
 3.6%
5th Grade Science (South Douglas Elementary School)67.358.6
 8.7%
   5th Grade Science (Douglas County)39.633.2
 6.4%
   5th Grade Science (Georgia)4340
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students588520
 11.6%
African American5493
 72.2%
American Indian32
 33.3%
Asian88
Hispanic2635
 34.6%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White471330
 29.9%
Two or More Races2552
 108%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients24.7%31.3%
 6.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about South Douglas Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 520 students attended South Douglas Elementary School.

Students at South Douglas Elementary School are 63% White, 18% African American, 10% Two or more races, 7% Hispanic, 2% Asian.

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

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

Middle : Fairplay Middle School
High : Alexander High 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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