Is Winston Elementary School a good school?

Winston Elementary School ranks 291 st of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Winston Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 321 students attended Winston Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Winston Elementary School?

Students at Winston Elementary School are 36% Hispanic, 32% African American, 24% White, 8% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Winston Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Winston Elementary School usually go on to attend: Middle : Mason Creek Middle School High : Douglas County High School

Winston Elementary School

Summary:

Winston Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 321 students in grades PK-5 in Winston, Georgia, which is part of the Douglas County School District. This high-performing school consistently outperforms the district and state averages on academic assessments, ranking in the top 25% of Georgia elementary schools.

With a strong focus on academic achievement, Winston Elementary School boasts impressive results. In the 2023-2024 school year, 56.4% of 5th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 42.5% in the district and 48.2% statewide. The school also maintains a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and a low student-teacher ratio of 12.2, suggesting a commitment to personalized learning. Despite serving a relatively disadvantaged population, with 62.12% to 76.95% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, the school's academic performance remains exceptional.

While Winston Elementary outperforms the Douglas County district, some nearby schools in other districts, such as Glanton-Hindsman Elementary in Carroll County, also demonstrate strong academic results. This suggests that while Winston Elementary is a standout performer, there are other high-quality educational options in the region. The school's consistent success, however, can serve as a model for other schools seeking to deliver quality education to their students, even in the face of socioeconomic challenges.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

13691 Veterans Memorial Hwy
Winston, GA 30187

(770) 651-4700

District: Douglas County

SchoolDigger Rank:
291^st of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools

Students who attend Winston Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Mason Creek Middle School
High:	Douglas County High School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.2

Number of students: 321

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

35.8%

African American:

31.8%

White:

23.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 76.9%

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Schooldigger Rankings:

Winston 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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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	GA State Percentile
2006	80.43	150^th	1101	86.4%
2007	78.87	193^rd	1125	82.8%
2008	70.46	317^th	1134	72.0%
2009	69.60	340^th	1133	70.0%
2010	61.66	511^th	1183	56.8%
2011	75.07	305^th	1212	74.8%
2012	78.66	207^th	1201	82.8%
2013	81.98	147^th	1225	88.0%
2014	84.58	77^th	1231	93.7%
2015	59.52	440^th	1240	64.5%
2016	66.55	368^th	1233	70.2%
2017	62.36	397^th	1205	67.1%
2018	65.35	373^rd	1209	69.1%
2019	67.25	362^nd	1234	70.7%
2021	77.47	254^th	1214	79.1%
2022	82.67	212^th	1244	83.0%
2023	79.86	229^th	1242	81.6%
2024	74.35	291^st	1248	76.7%

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Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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by a parent
Wednesday, September 8, 2021

Awesome school! The staff knows every student’s name! Close Quote

by a parent
Thursday, May 12, 2016

The principle is horrific! She has brought down test scores brining this school from #1 down to #10 in less than 2 years. Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, February 23, 2016

My 2 kids go to Winston and we are there by choice (waiver), but next year, we will be leaving. The old principal and AP helped make Winston great. He left and the AP either didn't apply or didn't get the principal position. I heard she didn't get it and in my opinion, she found have carried on the traditions at Winston. She was there last year, but the new principal took over. It didn't seem to be a two person leadership team. The principal seemed to be the only one and the spirit of a Winston changed. The teachers seemed unhappy, and at the end of the year the AP left. I'm not even sure that she stayed in the county. My kids loved her and the previous principal. Amazing how one person can change a school. This year, my kids don't feel valued. They even say she doesn't know them and she never laughs with them like the other two administrators did. They say it is just school, not a fun place to learn anymore. I don't know who decided on the changes, but Winston had a great thing going. The principal should have stayed, and if he had to go the AP should have stepped onto his spot. Bringing a new person in took what was a Winston away. Now it's just another school. Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, January 20, 2016

There is NO communication at Winston Elementary school since the new principal has taken over. Not only has the morale in the school significantly declined, but the staff seem to be unhappy as well as the students. Participation in school day activities "100th day of school, crazy hair day, etc" has also suffered. This school used to be full of life and the children were happy to be in school. The kids knew they were there to learn, but also to have fun.

The new administration (mainly new principal) has no feelings towards the well being of the children. She does not seem to know many of their names, what happens on school grounds, and has a general lack of caring. She rarely sends out communications to parents and the teachers seem as clueless as us parents.

I am saddened by this drastic change in Winston Elementary. The school board does not seem to care either. Time to look into private schools. Close Quote

by a parent on FaceBook
Wednesday, June 1, 2011

This school has the best staff of any school in the county. My kids love it so much that they cried when summer was here. I would recommend this school to any of my friends!
It feels like family. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Winston Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	494	494
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	514	514
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	489	489
1993	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	479	479
1994	395	92	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	487
1995	434	76	1	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	514
1996	434	76	1	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	514
1997	442	94	1	1	4	n/a	n/a	0	542
1998	402	96	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	501
1999	380	80	1	3	2	n/a	n/a	0	466
2000	384	84	3	7	2	n/a	n/a	0	480
2001	411	96	2	11	2	n/a	n/a	0	522
2002	286	105	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	394
2003	286	105	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	394
2004	301	111	2	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	421
2005	313	104	1	13	2	n/a	n/a	16	449
2006	338	113	2	14	3	n/a	n/a	20	490
2007	332	104	2	25	1	n/a	n/a	22	486
2008	381	162	1	43	1	n/a	n/a	25	613
2009	385	170	7	53	1	n/a	n/a	31	647
2010	185	120	0	66	2	6	6	0	385
2011	188	115	0	66	0	4	10	0	383
2012	203	103	0	63	0	4	13	0	386
2013	179	116	0	84	0	4	11	0	394
2014	171	120	1	86	3	2	14	0	397
2015	183	125	2	93	0	2	12	0	417
2016	179	128	2	102	1	1	28	0	441
2017	171	117	2	127	1	0	24	0	442
2018	169	132	3	130	1	0	28	0	463
2019	153	127	3	123	1	0	27	0	434
2020	127	143	3	141	0	0	27	0	441
2021	101	114	3	114	1	1	25	0	359
2022	92	98	2	112	0	1	20	0	325
2023	76	102	1	115	0	1	26	0	321

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Winston Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	494	28.0	17.6	16.2
1991	514	26.0	19.7	17.7
1992	489	27.0	18.1	26.4
1993	479	26.0	18.4	30.5
1994	487	28.1	17.3	28.5
1995	514	30.0	17.1	24.5
1996	514	30.0	17.1	24.5
1997	542	32.0	16.9	35.6
1998	501	31.3	16.0	43.7
1999	466	32.0	14.6	39.7
2000	480	33.0	14.5	37.7
2001	522	25.2	20.7	38.9
2002	394	24.0	16.4	32
2003	394	24.0	16.4	32
2004	421	23.3	18.1	32.8
2005	449	30.6	14.7	30.5
2006	490	35.0	14.0	31.3
2007	486	37.4	13.0	32.3
2008	613	46.8	13.1	43.5
2009	647	49.1	13.2	50.2
2010	385	30.0	12.8	63.6
2011	383	31.0	12.3	66.8
2012	386	29.2	13.2	62.7
2013	394	27.3	14.4	67.3
2014	397	27.8	14.2	67.5
2015	417	28.0	14.8	67.9
2016	441	27.0	16.3	67.6
2017	442	29.5	14.9	68.1
2018	463	29.0	15.9	67
2019	434	30.7	14.1	68.7
2020	441	29.8	14.7	71
2021	359	28.1	12.7	62.1
2022	325	26.0	12.5	n/a
2023	321	26.1	12.2	76.9

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 Winston Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	494	28.0	17.6	16.2
1991	514	26.0	19.7	17.7
1992	489	27.0	18.1	26.4
1993	479	26.0	18.4	30.5
1994	487	28.1	17.3	28.5
1995	514	30.0	17.1	24.5
1996	514	30.0	17.1	24.5
1997	542	32.0	16.9	35.6
1998	501	31.3	16.0	43.7
1999	466	32.0	14.6	39.7
2000	480	33.0	14.5	37.7
2001	522	25.2	20.7	38.9
2002	394	24.0	16.4	32
2003	394	24.0	16.4	32
2004	421	23.3	18.1	32.8
2005	449	30.6	14.7	30.5
2006	490	35.0	14.0	31.3
2007	486	37.4	13.0	32.3
2008	613	46.8	13.1	43.5
2009	647	49.1	13.2	50.2
2010	385	30.0	12.8	63.6
2011	383	31.0	12.3	66.8
2012	386	29.2	13.2	62.7
2013	394	27.3	14.4	67.3
2014	397	27.8	14.2	67.5
2015	417	28.0	14.8	67.9
2016	441	27.0	16.3	67.6
2017	442	29.5	14.9	68.1
2018	463	29.0	15.9	67
2019	434	30.7	14.1	68.7
2020	441	29.8	14.7	71
2021	359	28.1	12.7	62.1
2022	325	26.0	12.5	n/a
2023	321	26.1	12.2	76.9

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 Winston Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$429 (4.5%)	$9,036 (95.5%)	$9,465
2018	$407 (4.2%)	$9,300 (95.8%)	$9,708
2019	$452 (4.0%)	$10,752 (96.0%)	$11,203

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Winston Elementary School

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Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 362^nd of 1234 Elementary schools	Ranks 229^th of 1242 Elementary schools	10.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Winston Elementary School)	42	50.9	8.9%
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 (Winston Elementary School)	52.3	67.3	15%
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 (Winston Elementary School)	54.5	49.1	5.4%
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 (Winston Elementary School)	54.5	64.9	10.4%
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 (Winston Elementary School)	63	47.1	15.9%
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 (Winston Elementary School)	50.7	48.5	2.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Douglas County)	36.8	26.4	10.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	41	37.4	3.6%
5th Grade Science (Winston Elementary School)	47.9	60.3	12.4%
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	434	321	26%
African American	127	102	19.7%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	3	1	66.7%
Hispanic	123	115	6.5%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	153	76	50.3%
Two or More Races	27	26	3.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	68.7%	76.9%	8.3%

Schools Near Winston 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
Winston Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	13691 Veterans Memorial Hwy	Winston	30187	Douglas County	Douglas County	No	No	No	No	(770) 651-4700	321	26	12.2	76.9%	76 (23.7%)	102 (31.8%)	115 (35.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	26 (8.1%)	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
Mason Creek Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3400 Johnston Rd	Winston	30187	Douglas County	Douglas County	No	No	No	No	(770) 651-4900	593	49	12.2	63.6%	216 (36.4%)	245 (41.3%)	74 (12.5%)	7 (1.2%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.5%)	47 (7.9%)	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
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	426	33	12.8	73.0%	44 (10.3%)	282 (66.2%)	69 (16.2%)	9 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (5.2%)	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
North Douglas Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1630 Dorris Rd	Douglasville	30134	Douglas County	Douglas County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 651-4800	506	41	12.4	85.6%	29 (5.7%)	337 (66.6%)	105 (20.8%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (6.5%)	29.7	861^st of 1248 public elementary schools	31.0%		20.7	995^th of 1242 public elementary schools	19.9%	134	26.1	28.1	29.5				34.8	35.6	27.4				26.3			$10,717	$1,324	$9,393
Bill Arp Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6550 Alexander Pkwy	Douglasville	30135	Douglas County	Douglas County	No	No	No	No	(770) 651-3200	610	43	14.3	72.0%	148 (24.3%)	259 (42.5%)	147 (24.1%)	3 (0.5%)	5 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (7.9%)	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
Mirror Lake Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2613 Tyson Rd	Villa Rica	30180	Carroll County	Douglas County	No	No	No	No	(770) 651-4300	605	36	16.7	63.3%	81 (13.4%)	362 (59.8%)	70 (11.6%)	26 (4.3%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	64 (10.6%)	37.9	726^th of 1248 public elementary schools	41.8%		38.8	707^th of 1242 public elementary schools	43.1%	19	26.6	30.2	36.6				36.2	46.5	41.5				20.7			$13,192	$284	$12,908
Arbor Station Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	9999 Parkway S	Douglasville	30135	Douglas County	Douglas County	No	No	No	No	(770) 651-3000	559	38	14.8	66.2%	78 (14.0%)	311 (55.6%)	118 (21.1%)	10 (1.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (7.3%)	40.7	687^th of 1248 public elementary schools	45.0%		40.3	681^st of 1242 public elementary schools	45.2%	6	31.0	21.1	43.7				39.0	32.2	41.4				40.2			$8,449	$388	$8,062
Connie Dugan Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1362 Winn Rd	Douglasville	30134	Douglas County	Paulding County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 949-5261	662	50	13.2	55.3%	285 (43.1%)	241 (36.4%)	85 (12.8%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	48 (7.3%)	35.2	770^th of 1248 public elementary schools	38.3%		42.9	645^th of 1242 public elementary schools	48.1%	125	30.9	33.3	36.3				41.2	44.8	25.8				18.5			$10,258	$702	$9,556
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	387	32	12.2	73.9%	101 (26.1%)	155 (40.1%)	98 (25.3%)	3 (0.8%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	27 (7.0%)	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
Brighten Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	5897 Prestley Mill Rd	Douglasville	30135	Douglas County	Douglas County	Yes	No	No	No	(770) 615-3680	800	46	17.2	54.8%	121 (15.1%)	539 (67.4%)	74 (9.3%)	15 (1.9%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	48 (6.0%)	52.5	535^th of 1248 public elementary schools	57.1%		48.7	564^th of 1242 public elementary schools	54.6%	29	37.9	37.4	48.5	52.2	50.0	48.8	48.9	51.5	33.0	23.3	40.0	47.7	31.1	43.5	18.8	$6,935	$284	$6,935

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