Dolvin Elementary School

Summary:

Dolvin Elementary School is a highly-ranked public elementary school in Alpharetta, Georgia, serving 726 students in grades PK-5. As part of the Fulton County School District, which is ranked 57th out of 203 districts in the state, Dolvin Elementary has consistently been among the top elementary schools in Georgia, with a current statewide ranking of 30th out of 1,248 schools and a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Dolvin Elementary's academic performance is exceptional, with students consistently outperforming the Fulton County and Georgia state averages on the Milestones Assessments. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 87.9% of 5th-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 59.6% in Fulton County and 48.2% statewide. The school also maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 16.2 to 16.8 over the past three years, and has a low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 9.37% to 10.43%, significantly lower than nearby schools.

Dolvin Elementary's consistent high performance, with a 5-star rating and top-50 statewide ranking for the past 10 school years, suggests that the school may have more effective teaching practices, curriculum, or resources that contribute to its exceptional academic outcomes. The school's increasing per-student spending, from $8,672 in 2016-2017 to $9,498 in 2018-2019, indicates a commitment to investing in the school's resources and programs to support student learning.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 10495 Jones Bridge Rd
       Alpharetta, GA  30022


(470) 254-7020

District: Fulton County

SchoolDigger Rank:
30th of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,498 Help


Students who attend Dolvin Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Autrey Mill Middle School
High:    Johns Creek High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.6 Help
Number of students:  693

Racial breakdown:

White:
43.7%
Asian:
30.2%
Hispanic:
10.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  19.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Dolvin Elementary School ranks better than 97.6% of elementary schools in Georgia. It also ranks 10th among 63 ranked elementary schools in the Fulton County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 97.52. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (43.7%), Asian (30.2%), Hispanic (10.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 19.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dolvin Elementary School is 15.6. 58 elementary schools in the Fulton County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dolvin Elementary School is $9,498. 59 elementary schools in the Fulton County School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Fulton County:

SchoolDigger ranks Fulton County 57th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Dolvin Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 89.55 27th 1101 97.5%
2007 87.39 75th 1125 93.3%
2008 88.41 60th 1134 94.7%
2009 89.32 53rd 1133 95.3%
2010 88.62 49th 1183 95.9%
2011 87.93 43rd 1212 96.5%
2012 86.22 65th 1201 94.6%
2013 85.89 51st 1225 95.8%
2014 84.93 70th 1231 94.3%
2015 95.16 59th 1240 95.2%
2016 95.25 56th 1233 95.5%
2017 94.66 58th 1205 95.2%
2018 96.33 40th 1209 96.7%
2019 95.74 46th 1234 96.3%
2021 95.35 64th 1214 94.7%
2022 96.70 50th 1244 96.0%
2023 97.44 35th 1242 97.2%
2024 97.52 30th 1248 97.6%
See the entire list of Georgia Elementary School Rankings!

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 parent
Wednesday, September 5, 2018

Open Quote Dolvin provides excellent elementary foundation for all learner types: appropriate acceleration for those who need extra academic challenge, strong support for those who need more basics, and strong fine arts & music programs. Compared to another Fulton school, we found Dolvin to be unbiased in student assessment all around. Teachers find the time to recognize individual students and their achievements despite the fact that the school is big as the demand to be in this school zone is extremely high. We loved the fact that the school is situated in a 100 residential area with sidewalk access to/from school. The extra-curricular activities are also worth looking into as local programs come directly to the school so that the working parents do not have to leave work early. Close Quote


by a parent
Sunday, May 3, 2015

Open Quote This is our second year at Dolvin and our daughter loves her school and so do we! She's had wonderful teachers who care for her well being as well as her academic achievements. We moved here because of the diversity of the school as well as the strong community that the school strives to build. They have an amazing PTA which supports the students and the staff as well as a strong school Foundation that provides much of the new technology in the school. They also have a strong music and arts program which are led by amazing teachers. Do they have fundraisers? Of course they do! How else would a public school with limited funding get so many resources! It is excessive? No.
I am a teacher in another county and I am amazed with all of the school activities and programs that they offer. It's the staff, parents, and the leadership of Mrs. Zoll that create such a stellar environment for our students. It always comes down to what is best for our kids and we couldn't have asked for more! Close Quote


by a parent
Sunday, March 9, 2014

Open Quote We moved into the Alpharetta area specifically for the schools. Our son is in Kindergarten and has had an excellent experience so far. His teacher is very caring and we've been amazed at his progress since the beginning of the year. The Principal is fantastic and we enjoy reading her detailed updates in the school newsletter. The school regularly hosts after-school activities that have a strong turnout such as a fall festival, bingo, ice cream social, etc. Parents can come have lunch with their kids as a special treat and there are always a bunch of mothers and fathers there. We're pleased so far. Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Open Quote If you have a child that has special needs or requires special education do not send your child to this school. They do not seem to listen to the parents regarding tools to help your child through the day nor do they seem to care to help them in their education or adapting to the new school. We are stuck in this school and wish we had not moved to this area. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Dolvin 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 1156 1156
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 646 646
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 743 743
1993 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1203 1203
1994 1207 60 79 27 2 n/a n/a 0 1375
1995 1172 62 92 31 2 n/a n/a 0 1359
1996 1172 62 92 31 2 n/a n/a 0 1359
1997 730 33 103 48 0 n/a n/a 0 914
1998 760 46 100 49 1 n/a n/a 0 956
1999 802 61 94 39 0 n/a n/a 0 996
2000 769 62 126 71 0 n/a n/a 0 1028
2001 498 41 75 52 0 n/a n/a 0 666
2002 424 35 75 49 0 n/a n/a 0 583
2003 424 35 75 49 0 n/a n/a 0 583
2004 409 27 87 52 0 n/a n/a 0 575
2005 658 63 118 64 0 n/a n/a 43 946
2006 673 66 130 59 0 n/a n/a 49 977
2007 636 68 130 54 0 n/a n/a 55 943
2008 607 80 135 64 0 n/a n/a 48 934
2009 630 66 162 61 0 n/a n/a 55 974
2010 614 72 171 70 0 0 52 0 979
2011 555 76 200 82 0 1 48 0 962
2012 525 61 204 77 0 1 49 0 917
2013 520 71 217 77 0 0 41 0 926
2014 484 69 219 77 0 0 48 0 897
2015 464 82 216 69 0 0 47 0 878
2016 459 67 229 66 0 0 34 0 855
2017 436 73 227 73 0 0 40 0 849
2018 425 84 225 72 0 0 36 0 842
2019 387 82 227 68 0 0 42 0 806
2020 383 65 209 64 0 0 43 0 764
2021 316 56 216 65 0 0 47 0 700
2022 334 53 211 63 0 0 59 0 720
2023 322 58 222 66 3 0 55 0 726
2024 303 53 209 72 4 0 52 0 693

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 Dolvin Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 1156 51.0 22.6 1
1991 646 35.0 18.4 1.7
1992 743 35.0 21.2 0.8
1993 1203 52.0 23.1 1.4
1994 1375 71.6 19.2 1.5
1995 1359 75.0 18.1 1.9
1996 1359 75.0 18.1 1.9
1997 914 43.4 21.1 6.2
1998 956 57.1 16.7 5.2
1999 996 69.5 14.3 4.4
2000 1028 65.0 15.8 4.7
2001 666 46.6 14.3 6.9
2002 583 43.0 13.6 9.6
2003 583 43.0 13.6 9.6
2004 575 40.2 14.3 8.5
2005 946 65.9 14.4 8.1
2006 977 66.4 14.7 7.5
2007 943 67.9 13.9 7.1
2008 934 68.6 13.6 8.9
2009 974 74.9 13.0 9.6
2010 979 71.1 13.7 10.9
2011 962 61.8 15.5 11
2012 917 59.8 15.3 12.4
2013 926 57.5 16.1 13.5
2014 897 55.4 16.1 13.9
2015 878 53.0 16.5 14.6
2016 855 50.0 17.1 12
2017 849 48.7 17.4 12.5
2018 842 50.9 16.5 11.4
2019 806 47.8 16.8 9.7
2020 764 47.3 16.1 10.1
2021 700 43.2 16.2 10.4
2022 720 44.1 16.3 n/a
2023 726 43.1 16.8 9.4
2024 693 44.3 15.6 19.2

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 Dolvin Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 1156 51.0 22.6 1
1991 646 35.0 18.4 1.7
1992 743 35.0 21.2 0.8
1993 1203 52.0 23.1 1.4
1994 1375 71.6 19.2 1.5
1995 1359 75.0 18.1 1.9
1996 1359 75.0 18.1 1.9
1997 914 43.4 21.1 6.2
1998 956 57.1 16.7 5.2
1999 996 69.5 14.3 4.4
2000 1028 65.0 15.8 4.7
2001 666 46.6 14.3 6.9
2002 583 43.0 13.6 9.6
2003 583 43.0 13.6 9.6
2004 575 40.2 14.3 8.5
2005 946 65.9 14.4 8.1
2006 977 66.4 14.7 7.5
2007 943 67.9 13.9 7.1
2008 934 68.6 13.6 8.9
2009 974 74.9 13.0 9.6
2010 979 71.1 13.7 10.9
2011 962 61.8 15.5 11
2012 917 59.8 15.3 12.4
2013 926 57.5 16.1 13.5
2014 897 55.4 16.1 13.9
2015 878 53.0 16.5 14.6
2016 855 50.0 17.1 12
2017 849 48.7 17.4 12.5
2018 842 50.9 16.5 11.4
2019 806 47.8 16.8 9.7
2020 764 47.3 16.1 10.1
2021 700 43.2 16.2 10.4
2022 720 44.1 16.3 n/a
2023 726 43.1 16.8 9.4
2024 693 44.3 15.6 19.2

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 Dolvin Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $226 (2.6%) $8,438 (97.3%) $8,672
2018 $204 (2.2%) $9,065 (97.8%) $9,269
2019 $236 (2.5%) $9,262 (97.5%) $9,498

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Dolvin Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 46th of 1234 Elementary schoolsRanks 35th of 1242 Elementary schools
 0.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Dolvin Elementary School)73.680.6
 7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Fulton County)48.652.3
 3.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4238.6
 3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Dolvin Elementary School)73.689.1
 15.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Fulton County)57.159.2
 2.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)5245.6
 6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Dolvin Elementary School)8283.1
 1.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Fulton County)51.548.8
 2.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4236.1
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Dolvin Elementary School)78.988.5
 9.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Fulton County)55.655.8
 0.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4945.7
 3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Dolvin Elementary School)84.674.8
 9.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Fulton County)54.955.9
 1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4541.6
 3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Dolvin Elementary School)78.868.9
 9.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Fulton County)48.548.1
 0.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4137.4
 3.6%
5th Grade Science (Dolvin Elementary School)73.768.9
 4.8%
   5th Grade Science (Fulton County)44.949.1
 4.2%
   5th Grade Science (Georgia)4340
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students806726
 9.9%
African American8258
 29.3%
American Indian03
Asian227222
 2.2%
Hispanic6866
 2.9%
Pacific Islander00
White387322
 16.8%
Two or More Races4255
 31%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients9.7%9.4%
 0.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Dolvin Elementary School

Yes! Dolvin Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 30th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools.

Students who attend Dolvin Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Autrey Mill Middle School
High : Johns Creek High School

Students at Dolvin Elementary School are 44% White, 30% Asian, 10% Hispanic, 8% African American, 8% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 693 students attended Dolvin Elementary School.


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