Dorsett Shoals Elementary School

Summary:

Dorsett Shoals Elementary School is a public elementary school in Douglasville, Georgia, serving 387 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Douglas County School District, which is ranked 116 out of 203 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Dorsett Shoals Elementary consistently performs below the Douglas County and Georgia state averages in the Milestones Assessments for English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science across grades 3-5. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 3rd grade ELA proficiency rate was 28.4% compared to 31.6% for Douglas County and 38.4% for Georgia. Additionally, Dorsett Shoals has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 63.6% to 73.9% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the state average.

While Dorsett Shoals spends more per student than the state average, it performs significantly worse than higher-performing schools like Mason Creek Elementary and Winston Elementary, which are also in the Douglas County district. However, the school's recent improvements in student-teacher ratio and its past performance suggest that there may be opportunities for Dorsett Shoals to improve with the right interventions and support.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 5866 Dorsett Shoals Rd
       Douglasville, GA  30135


(770) 651-3700

District: Douglas County

SchoolDigger Rank:
633rd of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools


Students who attend Dorsett Shoals Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Yeager Middle School
High:    Chapel Hill High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.2 Help
Number of students:  387

Racial breakdown:

African American:
40.1%
White:
26.1%
Hispanic:
25.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  73.9% Help


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Compare Details Dorsett Shoals Elementary School ranks worse than 50.7% of elementary schools in Georgia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 44.38. (See more...)
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Schooldigger Rankings:

Dorsett Shoals 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 Dorsett Shoals Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 59.05 523rd 1101 52.5%
2007 63.27 437th 1125 61.2%
2008 70.28 323rd 1134 71.5%
2009 69.50 342nd 1133 69.8%
2010 49.65 709th 1183 40.1%
2011 58.06 603rd 1212 50.2%
2012 50.02 729th 1201 39.3%
2013 66.35 454th 1225 62.9%
2014 65.18 503rd 1231 59.1%
2015 57.69 473rd 1240 61.9%
2016 62.29 408th 1233 66.9%
2017 51.37 534th 1205 55.7%
2018 49.34 567th 1209 53.1%
2019 52.68 545th 1234 55.8%
2021 46.51 604th 1214 50.2%
2022 51.37 555th 1244 55.4%
2023 43.00 642nd 1242 48.3%
2024 44.38 633rd 1248 49.3%
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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Dorsett Shoals 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 625 625
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 542 542
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 537 537
1993 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 589 589
1994 556 28 4 3 0 n/a n/a 0 591
1995 577 50 3 5 1 n/a n/a 0 636
1996 577 50 3 5 1 n/a n/a 0 636
1997 528 59 1 6 1 n/a n/a 0 595
1998 489 60 2 3 2 n/a n/a 0 556
1999 463 66 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 534
2000 445 67 3 5 0 n/a n/a 0 520
2001 408 74 5 6 0 n/a n/a 0 493
2002 386 69 4 12 1 n/a n/a 0 472
2003 386 69 4 12 1 n/a n/a 0 472
2004 383 88 6 18 0 n/a n/a 0 495
2005 323 88 8 30 0 n/a n/a 30 479
2006 309 94 5 36 0 n/a n/a 36 480
2007 330 100 4 45 0 n/a n/a 34 513
2008 294 103 4 40 0 n/a n/a 34 475
2009 279 107 2 64 0 n/a n/a 32 484
2010 255 116 3 50 2 0 17 0 443
2011 233 110 2 46 2 1 13 0 407
2012 237 122 0 41 2 0 9 0 411
2013 240 115 0 53 1 0 18 0 427
2014 230 115 0 55 2 1 22 0 425
2015 210 136 0 56 0 0 23 0 425
2016 210 143 0 64 0 2 25 0 444
2017 193 146 1 65 0 1 35 0 441
2018 200 141 1 68 0 1 42 0 453
2019 187 141 1 92 2 1 37 0 461
2020 161 146 2 102 2 1 38 0 452
2021 148 154 2 101 2 1 37 0 445
2022 122 152 3 96 2 0 28 0 403
2023 101 155 3 98 2 1 27 0 387

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 Dorsett Shoals Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 625 29.0 21.5 8.8
1991 542 30.0 18.0 7.7
1992 537 26.0 20.6 12.7
1993 589 32.0 18.4 18.8
1994 591 33.1 17.9 16.9
1995 636 37.8 16.8 20
1996 636 37.8 16.8 20
1997 595 34.0 17.5 24.2
1998 556 39.3 14.1 23.7
1999 534 38.8 13.8 21
2000 520 37.5 13.9 22.3
2001 493 31.1 15.9 22.7
2002 472 26.3 17.9 26.3
2003 472 26.3 17.9 26.3
2004 495 25.3 19.6 33.9
2005 479 34.5 13.9 40.1
2006 480 35.5 13.5 43.2
2007 513 37.0 13.9 48
2008 475 37.3 12.7 51.5
2009 484 39.9 12.1 56.4
2010 443 40.0 11.0 58.7
2011 407 35.3 11.5 60.7
2012 411 30.8 13.3 63
2013 427 30.5 14.0 64.2
2014 425 30.5 13.9 65.6
2015 425 30.0 14.1 64.9
2016 444 30.0 14.8 66.2
2017 441 30.1 14.6 70.1
2018 453 30.5 14.8 70.6
2019 461 33.5 13.7 70.1
2020 452 34.5 13.1 68.6
2021 445 32.6 13.6 63.6
2022 403 31.6 12.7 n/a
2023 387 31.6 12.2 73.9

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 Dorsett Shoals Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 625 29.0 21.5 8.8
1991 542 30.0 18.0 7.7
1992 537 26.0 20.6 12.7
1993 589 32.0 18.4 18.8
1994 591 33.1 17.9 16.9
1995 636 37.8 16.8 20
1996 636 37.8 16.8 20
1997 595 34.0 17.5 24.2
1998 556 39.3 14.1 23.7
1999 534 38.8 13.8 21
2000 520 37.5 13.9 22.3
2001 493 31.1 15.9 22.7
2002 472 26.3 17.9 26.3
2003 472 26.3 17.9 26.3
2004 495 25.3 19.6 33.9
2005 479 34.5 13.9 40.1
2006 480 35.5 13.5 43.2
2007 513 37.0 13.9 48
2008 475 37.3 12.7 51.5
2009 484 39.9 12.1 56.4
2010 443 40.0 11.0 58.7
2011 407 35.3 11.5 60.7
2012 411 30.8 13.3 63
2013 427 30.5 14.0 64.2
2014 425 30.5 13.9 65.6
2015 425 30.0 14.1 64.9
2016 444 30.0 14.8 66.2
2017 441 30.1 14.6 70.1
2018 453 30.5 14.8 70.6
2019 461 33.5 13.7 70.1
2020 452 34.5 13.1 68.6
2021 445 32.6 13.6 63.6
2022 403 31.6 12.7 n/a
2023 387 31.6 12.2 73.9

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 Dorsett Shoals Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $541 (5.2%) $9,934 (94.8%) $10,475
2018 $537 (5.2%) $9,738 (94.8%) $10,275
2019 $585 (5.6%) $9,955 (94.4%) $10,540

Data source: Georgia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Dorsett Shoals Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 545th of 1234 Elementary schoolsRanks 642nd of 1242 Elementary schools
 7.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Dorsett Shoals Elementary School)45.241.4
 3.8%
   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 (Dorsett Shoals Elementary School)53.438.6
 14.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Douglas County)48.637.7
 10.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)5245.6
 6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Dorsett Shoals Elementary School)39.331.4
 7.9%
   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 (Dorsett Shoals Elementary School)33.332.9
 0.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Douglas County)42.233.5
 8.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4945.7
 3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Dorsett Shoals Elementary School)46.239.5
 6.7%
   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 (Dorsett Shoals Elementary School)39.730.7
 9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Douglas County)36.826.4
 10.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4137.4
 3.6%
5th Grade Science (Dorsett Shoals Elementary School)48.725
 23.7%
   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 Students461387
 16.1%
African American141155
 9.9%
American Indian22
Asian13
 200%
Hispanic9298
 6.5%
Pacific Islander11
White187101
 46%
Two or More Races3727
 27%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients70.1%73.9%
 3.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Dorsett Shoals Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 387 students attended Dorsett Shoals Elementary School.

Students who attend Dorsett Shoals Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Yeager Middle School
High : Chapel Hill High School

Dorsett Shoals Elementary School ranks 633rd of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Dorsett Shoals Elementary School are 40% African American, 26% White, 25% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races.


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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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