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.
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Detail:
Public PK, KG-5
District:
Douglas County
SchoolDigger Rank:
216th of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools
Students who attend South Douglas Elementary School usually attend:
Student/teacher ratio: 15.1
Number of students: 520
Racial breakdown:
White:
63.5%
African American:
17.9%
Two or more races:
10.0%
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Hispanic:
6.7%
Asian:
1.5%
American Indian:
0.4%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 31.3%
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