Factory Shoals Elementary School

Q: Is Factory Shoals Elementary School a good school?

Factory Shoals Elementary School ranks 930 th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Summary:

Factory Shoals Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Lithia Springs, Georgia, serving 605 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Douglas County School District, which is ranked 116 out of 203 districts in Georgia and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Despite having a relatively low student-teacher ratio and higher per-student spending compared to the state average, Factory Shoals Elementary School consistently underperforms on standardized tests, with only 27.8% of 3rd graders, 20% of 4th graders, and 38.6% of 5th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the Douglas County averages of 31.6%, 30.4%, and 42.5%, respectively. The school also serves a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with 73.31% to 84.63% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch over the past few years.

When compared to nearby schools in the Douglas County district, such as Annette Winn Elementary School and Beulah Elementary School, which have significantly higher test scores and lower free and reduced-price lunch rates, it becomes clear that Factory Shoals Elementary School is facing significant challenges in providing a high-quality education to its students. The school may need to implement more targeted interventions and strategies to address the unique needs of its student population.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

2375 Mount Vernon Rd
Lithia Springs, GA 30122

(770) 651-3900

District: Douglas County

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,851

Students who attend Factory Shoals Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Factory Shoals Middle School
High:	New Manchester High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.0

Number of students: 599

Racial breakdown:

African American:

66.1%

Hispanic:

21.0%

White:

7.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 92.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Factory Shoals Elementary School ranks worse than 74.5% of elementary schools in Georgia. It also ranks 18^th among 21 ranked elementary schools in the Douglas County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 24.82. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (66.1%), Hispanic (21%), White (7.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 92.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Douglas County School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Factory Shoals Elementary School is 14, which is the 9^th best among 21 elementary schools in the Douglas County School District. (See more...)

Compare Factory Shoals Elementary School employs 42.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Factory Shoals Elementary School is $10,851, which is the 8^th highest among 21 elementary schools in the Douglas County School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Factory Shoals 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 Factory Shoals Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	GA State Percentile
2006	57.12	549^th	1101	50.1%
2007	37.73	796^th	1125	29.2%
2008	31.65	878^th	1134	22.6%
2009	28.57	910^th	1133	19.7%
2010	18.94	1043^rd	1183	11.8%
2011	39.32	853^rd	1212	29.6%
2012	44.14	801^st	1201	33.3%
2015	42.02	685^th	1240	44.8%
2016	29.57	865^th	1233	29.8%
2017	23.43	935^th	1205	22.4%
2018	26.03	895^th	1209	26.0%
2019	38.29	742^nd	1234	39.9%
2021	18.58	984^th	1214	18.9%
2022	17.25	1036^th	1244	16.7%
2023	17.02	1067^th	1242	14.1%
2024	24.82	930^th	1248	25.5%

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

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 2.5)

50%

Reviews:

by a parent
Monday, August 6, 2018

teachers care, and work hard with students to succeed Close Quote

by a parent
Sunday, November 5, 2017

No communication from teachers. Terribly unsafe car rider line. Bullying ignored. Take your beloved child elsewhere. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Factory 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	471	471
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	548	548
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	526	526
1993	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	616	616
1994	513	69	3	9	1	n/a	n/a	0	595
1995	517	90	2	7	5	n/a	n/a	0	621
1996	517	90	2	7	5	n/a	n/a	0	621
1997	531	91	2	4	5	n/a	n/a	0	633
1998	544	114	6	9	2	n/a	n/a	0	675
1999	555	124	8	11	11	n/a	n/a	0	709
2000	425	100	8	12	5	n/a	n/a	0	550
2001	395	123	8	11	3	n/a	n/a	0	540
2002	307	139	4	15	0	n/a	n/a	0	465
2003	307	139	4	15	0	n/a	n/a	0	465
2004	314	171	5	20	0	n/a	n/a	0	510
2005	269	179	4	18	1	n/a	n/a	20	491
2006	230	215	11	17	0	n/a	n/a	26	499
2007	169	239	5	23	0	n/a	n/a	33	469
2008	179	276	6	31	1	n/a	n/a	38	531
2009	162	255	6	27	2	n/a	n/a	35	487
2010	188	287	5	20	1	1	22	0	524
2011	181	294	3	17	0	1	24	0	520
2012	170	263	4	27	0	1	19	0	484
2013	174	464	9	48	3	1	20	0	719
2014	160	472	7	67	1	2	26	0	735
2015	135	461	6	88	0	1	39	0	730
2016	111	438	5	91	1	0	28	0	674
2017	111	442	7	91	2	0	32	0	685
2018	109	456	7	100	2	0	34	0	708
2019	96	437	8	95	3	3	39	0	681
2020	72	443	5	90	3	3	31	0	647
2021	65	413	5	96	3	2	23	0	607
2022	75	405	8	114	2	0	34	0	638
2023	63	399	3	115	1	0	24	0	605
2024	44	396	3	126	2	0	28	0	599

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 Factory Shoals Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	471	25.0	18.8	12.3
1991	548	24.0	22.8	10.8
1992	526	26.0	20.2	14.8
1993	616	26.0	23.7	16.1
1994	595	34.1	17.4	21.2
1995	621	37.0	16.8	25.4
1996	621	37.0	16.8	25.4
1997	633	38.5	16.4	30.5
1998	675	40.8	16.5	33.5
1999	709	45.5	15.6	33.9
2000	550	39.0	14.1	29.5
2001	540	31.8	17.0	32.8
2002	465	28.0	16.6	41.5
2003	465	28.0	16.6	41.5
2004	510	28.5	17.9	42.7
2005	491	33.9	14.5	43.5
2006	499	31.2	16.0	50.5
2007	469	35.0	13.4	57.8
2008	531	42.7	12.4	60.6
2009	487	42.5	11.5	66.8
2010	524	36.5	14.3	63.2
2011	520	37.4	13.9	66.5
2012	484	37.4	12.9	69.6
2013	719	45.0	15.9	74.7
2014	735	49.0	15.0	77.7
2015	730	50.0	14.6	80
2016	674	50.0	13.4	79.8
2017	685	49.5	13.8	81.2
2018	708	49.5	14.3	79.7
2019	681	50.5	13.4	77.7
2020	647	51.8	12.4	77
2021	607	48.6	12.4	73.3
2022	638	48.0	13.2	n/a
2023	605	44.1	13.7	84.6
2024	599	42.5	14.0	92.2

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 Factory Shoals Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	471	25.0	18.8	12.3
1991	548	24.0	22.8	10.8
1992	526	26.0	20.2	14.8
1993	616	26.0	23.7	16.1
1994	595	34.1	17.4	21.2
1995	621	37.0	16.8	25.4
1996	621	37.0	16.8	25.4
1997	633	38.5	16.4	30.5
1998	675	40.8	16.5	33.5
1999	709	45.5	15.6	33.9
2000	550	39.0	14.1	29.5
2001	540	31.8	17.0	32.8
2002	465	28.0	16.6	41.5
2003	465	28.0	16.6	41.5
2004	510	28.5	17.9	42.7
2005	491	33.9	14.5	43.5
2006	499	31.2	16.0	50.5
2007	469	35.0	13.4	57.8
2008	531	42.7	12.4	60.6
2009	487	42.5	11.5	66.8
2010	524	36.5	14.3	63.2
2011	520	37.4	13.9	66.5
2012	484	37.4	12.9	69.6
2013	719	45.0	15.9	74.7
2014	735	49.0	15.0	77.7
2015	730	50.0	14.6	80
2016	674	50.0	13.4	79.8
2017	685	49.5	13.8	81.2
2018	708	49.5	14.3	79.7
2019	681	50.5	13.4	77.7
2020	647	51.8	12.4	77
2021	607	48.6	12.4	73.3
2022	638	48.0	13.2	n/a
2023	605	44.1	13.7	84.6
2024	599	42.5	14.0	92.2

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 Factory Shoals Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$1,023 (10.8%)	$8,413 (89.2%)	$9,436
2018	$887 (9.1%)	$8,828 (90.9%)	$9,715
2019	$1,148 (10.6%)	$9,703 (89.4%)	$10,851

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Factory Shoals Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 742^nd of 1234 Elementary schools	Ranks 1067^th of 1242 Elementary schools	25.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Factory Shoals Elementary School)	36.6	21.5	15.1%
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 (Factory Shoals Elementary School)	38.4	28	10.4%
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 (Factory Shoals Elementary School)	31.1	18.6	12.5%
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 (Factory Shoals Elementary School)	31.7	30.1	1.6%
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 (Factory Shoals Elementary School)	45.1	15.5	29.6%
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 (Factory Shoals Elementary School)	27.7	3.9	23.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Douglas County)	36.8	26.4	10.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	41	37.4	3.6%
5th Grade Science (Factory Shoals Elementary School)	38.4	7.8	30.6%
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	681	605	11.2%
African American	437	399	8.7%
American Indian	3	1	66.7%
Asian	8	3	62.5%
Hispanic	95	115	21.1%
Pacific Islander	3	0	100%
White	96	63	34.4%
Two or More Races	39	24	38.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	77.7%	84.6%	6.9%

Schools Near Factory Shoals 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
Factory Shoals Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2375 Mount Vernon Rd	Lithia Springs	30122	Douglas County	Douglas County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 651-3900	599	43	14.0	92.2%	44 (7.3%)	396 (66.1%)	126 (21.0%)	3 (0.5%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (4.7%)	24.8	930^th of 1248 public elementary schools	25.5%		17	1067^th of 1242 public elementary schools	14.1%	137	27.8	20.0	38.6				26.4	25.6	16.7				28.1			$10,851	$1,148	$9,703
Sweetwater Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2505 E County Line Rd	Lithia Springs	30122	Douglas County	Douglas County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 651-4600	479	33	14.5	88.9%	49 (10.2%)	236 (49.3%)	170 (35.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (5.0%)	21.7	986^th of 1248 public elementary schools	21.0%		21.5	981^st of 1242 public elementary schools	21.0%	5	24.0	20.5	39.5				20.0	22.9	20.9				20.9			$11,038	$1,292	$9,746
Mount Carmel Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2356 Fairburn Rd	Douglasville	30135	Douglas County	Douglas County	No	No	No	No	(770) 651-4200	453	29	15.6	81.9%	38 (8.4%)	277 (61.1%)	101 (22.3%)	2 (0.4%)	3 (0.7%)	2 (0.4%)	30 (6.6%)	36.9	742^nd of 1248 public elementary schools	40.5%		29.4	846^th of 1242 public elementary schools	31.9%	104	33.3	20.7	47.6				31.9	30.5	27.4				40.5			$10,046	$460	$9,586
New Manchester Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2242 Old Lower River Rd	Douglasville	30135	Douglas County	Douglas County	No	No	No	No	(770) 651-4400	866	49	17.6	79.3%	22 (2.5%)	699 (80.7%)	87 (10.0%)	8 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (5.8%)	45.1	627^th of 1248 public elementary schools	49.8%		40.7	678^th of 1242 public elementary schools	45.4%	51	32.8	35.5	46.3				31.4	36.2	41.3				38.1			$9,441	$283	$9,158
D.E.L.T.A. STEAM Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	7131 Mount Vernon Rd	Lithia Springs	30122	Douglas County	State Specialty Schools II- D.E.L.T.A. STEAM Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(470) 729-2692	387	30	13.1	0.8%	1 (0.3%)	369 (95.3%)	15 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	47.6	592^nd of 1248 public elementary schools	52.6%		47.6	580^th of 1242 public elementary schools	53.3%	12	41.5	48.6	45.5	45.0			43.4	37.8	27.3	17.5			24.2
Lithia Springs Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6946 Florence Dr	Lithia Springs	30122	Douglas County	Douglas County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 651-4100	508	38	13.4	92.1%	76 (15.0%)	161 (31.7%)	241 (47.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.6%)	21 (4.1%)	29.3	867^th of 1248 public elementary schools	30.5%		39.8	691^st of 1242 public elementary schools	44.4%	176	26.2	27.4	37.0				29.8	40.5	20.7				23.9			$10,214	$1,145	$9,069
Annette Winn Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	10521 Veterans Memorial Hwy	Lithia Springs	30122	Douglas County	Douglas County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 651-3100	316	27	11.9	86.7%	19 (6.0%)	141 (44.6%)	128 (40.5%)	2 (0.6%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (7.6%)	41.7	667^th of 1248 public elementary schools	46.6%		42.1	657^th of 1242 public elementary schools	47.1%	10	22.8	34.7	42.9				31.6	34.7	45.2				45.2			$10,695	$1,191	$9,504
Beulah Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1150 S Burnt Hickory Rd	Douglasville	30134	Douglas County	Douglas County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 651-3300	453	35	13.1	83.0%	67 (14.8%)	151 (33.3%)	199 (43.9%)	5 (1.1%)	4 (0.9%)	4 (0.9%)	23 (5.1%)	33.4	794^th of 1248 public elementary schools	36.4%		32.9	797^th of 1242 public elementary schools	35.8%	3	33.3	27.7	33.3				28.9	46.2	33.3				15.9			$11,298	$1,190	$10,108
Brighten Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	5897 Prestley Mill Rd	Douglasville	30135	Douglas County	Douglas County	Yes	No	No	No	(770) 615-3680	814	45	18.1	51.1%	114 (14.0%)	570 (70.0%)	57 (7.0%)	15 (1.8%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	54 (6.6%)	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
Zest Preparatory Academy School	Public, Charter	K-5	3130 Golf Ridge Blv	Douglasville	30135	Douglas County	State Specialty Schools II- Zest Preparatory Academy School	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(770) 462-9051	159	12	13.2	42.1%	2 (1.3%)	141 (88.7%)	6 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (6.3%)								(n/a)	25.9						26.9

Frequently Asked Questions about Factory Shoals Elementary School

How many students attend Factory Shoals Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 599 students attended Factory Shoals Elementary School.

Is Factory Shoals Elementary School a good school?

Factory Shoals Elementary School ranks 930^th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

What district is Factory Shoals Elementary School in?

Douglas County

What is the racial makeup of Factory Shoals Elementary School?

Students at Factory Shoals Elementary School are 66% African American, 21% Hispanic, 7% White, 5% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Factory Shoals Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Factory Shoals Middle School
High : New Manchester High School

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