Rock Spring Elementary

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Rock Spring Elementary ranks 672 nd of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Rock Spring Elementary is a public elementary school located in McDonough, Georgia, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 692 students. The school is part of the Henry County School District, which is ranked 152 out of 203 districts in Georgia and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Rock Spring Elementary's academic performance, as measured by the Milestones Assessment, is generally below the state and county averages across grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the percentage of 3rd-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts (ELA) was 23.9%, compared to the Henry County average of 26.3% and the Georgia average of 38.4%. The school's performance in science for 5th-grade students was slightly better, with 43.5% proficient or better, compared to the Henry County average of 28.6% and the Georgia average of 41.7%. However, the school's statewide ranking has declined over the past several years, from 337 out of 1,233 Georgia elementary schools in 2015-2016 to 672 out of 1,248 in 2023-2024, and its SchoolDigger rating has also decreased, from 4 stars out of 5 in 2015-2016 to 2 stars out of 5 in the current school year.

When compared to other elementary schools in the Henry County district, Rock Spring Elementary generally performs below the district and state averages in academic achievement. For example, Timber Ridge Elementary School and New Hope Elementary have significantly higher percentages of students proficient or better in ELA and mathematics across grade levels. Additionally, Rock Spring Elementary has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 39.88% in the 2022-2023 school year, which may contribute to the school's academic challenges.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

1550 Stroud Rd
McDonough, GA 30252

(770) 957-6851

District: Henry County

SchoolDigger Rank:
672^nd of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,037

Students who attend Rock Spring Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Ola Middle School
High:	Ola High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.7

Number of students: 704

Racial breakdown:

White:

47.4%

African American:

29.8%

Hispanic:

11.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 58%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Rock Spring Elementary ranks worse than 53.8% of elementary schools in Georgia. It also ranks 6^th among 27 ranked elementary schools in the Henry County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.34. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (47.4%), African American (29.8%), Hispanic (11.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 58% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Rock Spring Elementary is 14.7, which is the 13^th best among 27 elementary schools in the Henry County School District. (See more...)

Compare Rock Spring Elementary employs 47.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Rock Spring Elementary is $8,037, which is the lowest among 28 elementary schools in the Henry County School District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

Rock Spring Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Henry County:

SchoolDigger ranks Henry County 152^nd of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Rock Spring Elementary

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	GA State Percentile
2010	69.38	388^th	1183	67.2%
2011	77.35	258^th	1212	78.7%
2012	78.89	204^th	1201	83.0%
2013	71.65	361^st	1225	70.5%
2014	75.39	288^th	1231	76.6%
2015	60.63	424^th	1240	65.8%
2016	68.60	337^th	1233	72.7%
2017	60.44	424^th	1205	64.8%
2018	50.71	552^nd	1209	54.3%
2019	54.80	523^rd	1234	57.6%
2021	48.01	583^rd	1214	52.0%
2022	45.79	611^th	1244	50.9%
2023	34.89	768^th	1242	38.2%
2024	41.34	672^nd	1248	46.2%

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

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Rock Spring Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2009	506	105	4	13	0	n/a	n/a	33	661
2010	514	102	0	23	1	0	26	0	666
2011	506	90	1	17	4	0	23	0	641
2012	497	86	2	16	5	0	18	0	624
2013	524	74	2	22	4	0	23	0	649
2014	566	87	3	22	4	0	19	0	701
2015	559	94	5	33	3	0	17	0	711
2016	541	104	6	31	4	0	29	0	715
2017	567	106	7	39	1	0	33	0	753
2018	583	111	4	47	2	0	30	0	777
2019	582	120	7	54	1	0	45	0	809
2020	574	129	6	69	1	0	44	0	823
2021	477	140	5	76	1	0	47	0	746
2022	410	160	7	84	1	0	51	0	713
2023	350	191	6	86	0	3	56	0	692
2024	334	210	12	80	1	2	65	0	704

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 Rock Spring Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	661	40.2	16.4	32
2010	666	41.3	16.1	35.9
2011	641	37.2	17.2	37
2012	624	37.5	16.6	36.1
2013	649	33.0	19.6	38.2
2014	701	37.0	18.9	38.5
2015	711	42.0	16.9	34
2016	715	44.0	16.2	35.4
2017	753	48.0	15.6	35.1
2018	777	49.0	15.8	36.7
2019	809	49.0	16.5	31.3
2020	823	50.0	16.4	32.3
2021	746	48.5	15.3	30.8
2022	713	43.0	16.5	n/a
2023	692	43.5	15.9	39.9
2024	704	47.7	14.7	58

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 Rock Spring Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	661	40.2	16.4	32
2010	666	41.3	16.1	35.9
2011	641	37.2	17.2	37
2012	624	37.5	16.6	36.1
2013	649	33.0	19.6	38.2
2014	701	37.0	18.9	38.5
2015	711	42.0	16.9	34
2016	715	44.0	16.2	35.4
2017	753	48.0	15.6	35.1
2018	777	49.0	15.8	36.7
2019	809	49.0	16.5	31.3
2020	823	50.0	16.4	32.3
2021	746	48.5	15.3	30.8
2022	713	43.0	16.5	n/a
2023	692	43.5	15.9	39.9
2024	704	47.7	14.7	58

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 Rock Spring Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$191 (2.4%)	$7,713 (97.6%)	$7,904
2018	$224 (2.7%)	$8,043 (97.3%)	$8,267
2019	$272 (3.4%)	$7,765 (96.6%)	$8,037

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Rock Spring Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 523^rd of 1234 Elementary schools	Ranks 768^th of 1242 Elementary schools	19.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Rock Spring Elementary)	38.1	30.3	7.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Henry County)	34.4	29.2	5.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	38.6	3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Rock Spring Elementary)	53.5	34.7	18.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Henry County)	44.4	34.4	10%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	52	45.6	6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Rock Spring Elementary)	46.3	28.2	18.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Henry County)	35.9	27.4	8.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	36.1	5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Rock Spring Elementary)	51.5	36.9	14.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Henry County)	43.4	34.3	9.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	49	45.7	3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Rock Spring Elementary)	44.1	29.6	14.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Henry County)	40.3	31	9.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	45	41.6	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Rock Spring Elementary)	37.9	23.1	14.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Henry County)	32.5	23.1	9.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	41	37.4	3.6%
5th Grade Science (Rock Spring Elementary)	40.7	28.7	12%
5th Grade Science (Henry County)	33.8	25.5	8.3%
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	809	692	14.5%
African American	120	191	59.2%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	7	6	14.3%
Hispanic	54	86	59.3%
Pacific Islander	0	3
White	582	350	39.9%
Two or More Races	45	56	24.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	31.3%	39.9%	8.6%

Schools Near Rock Spring Elementary

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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)	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 Mathematics 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Rock Spring Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1550 Stroud Rd	McDonough	30252	Henry County	Henry County	No	No	No	No	(770) 957-6851	704	48	14.7	58.0%	334 (47.4%)	210 (29.8%)	80 (11.4%)	12 (1.7%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	65 (9.2%)	41.3	672^nd of 1248 public elementary schools	46.2%		34.9	768^th of 1242 public elementary schools	38.2%	96	23.9	29.5	47.0	27.4	37.9	40.9	43.5	$8,037	$272	$7,765
New Hope Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1655 New Hope Rd	Locust Grove	30248	Henry County	Henry County	No	No	No	No	(770) 898-7362	646	46	14.1	59.9%	392 (60.7%)	139 (21.5%)	63 (9.8%)	9 (1.4%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (6.2%)	54.6	507^th of 1248 public elementary schools	59.4%		58.7	458^th of 1242 public elementary schools	63.1%	49	31.3	45.1	45.3	41.7	50.0	43.6	41.0	$9,288	$273	$9,015
Ola Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	278 N Ola Rd	McDonough	30252	Henry County	Henry County	No	No	No	No	(770) 957-5777	889	57	15.5	52.1%	311 (35.0%)	375 (42.2%)	122 (13.7%)	16 (1.8%)	4 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	61 (6.9%)	45.5	619^th of 1248 public elementary schools	50.4%		46.3	606^th of 1242 public elementary schools	51.2%	13	36.9	37.4	44.2	34.4	46.6	35.7	28.8	$8,238	$272	$7,966
Rocky Plains Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5300 Highway 162 S	Covington	30016	Newton County	Newton County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 784-4987	619	39	15.8	89.7%	217 (35.1%)	280 (45.2%)	78 (12.6%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	39 (6.3%)	14.2	1112^th of 1248 public elementary schools	10.9%		16.6	1072^nd of 1242 public elementary schools	13.7%	40	18.2	17.3	24.7	19.3	13.5	12.9	23.7	$10,565	$729	$9,836
Unity Grove Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1180 Leguin Mill Rd	Locust Grove	30248	Henry County	Henry County	No	No	No	No	(770) 898-8886	844	60	14.0	72.4%	319 (37.8%)	360 (42.7%)	94 (11.1%)	10 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	61 (7.2%)	31.1	831^st of 1248 public elementary schools	33.4%		35.8	760^th of 1242 public elementary schools	38.8%	71	27.1	22.8	34.0	34.7	42.8	22.8	29.0	$9,908	$272	$9,635
Oak Hill Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6243 Highway 212	Covington	30016	Newton County	Newton County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 385-6906	642	45	14.2	80.5%	123 (19.2%)	373 (58.1%)	92 (14.3%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	49 (7.6%)	35.2	769^th of 1248 public elementary schools	38.4%		32.2	806^th of 1242 public elementary schools	35.1%	37	15.3	30.7	42.0	23.5	45.5	29.4	35.3	$10,045	$727	$9,317
Tussahaw Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	225 Coan Dr	McDonough	30252	Henry County	Henry County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 957-0164	833	56	14.9	82.6%	38 (4.6%)	646 (77.6%)	92 (11.0%)	8 (1.0%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (5.5%)	16.3	1075^th of 1248 public elementary schools	13.9%		19.8	1012^th of 1242 public elementary schools	18.5%	63	23.1	20.2	28.8	26.9	19.3	7.6	13.6	$9,421	$712	$8,709
Timber Ridge Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2825 Highway 20 E	McDonough	30252	Henry County	Henry County	No	No	No	No	(770) 288-3237	763	44	17.3	45.5%	190 (24.9%)	417 (54.7%)	85 (11.1%)	22 (2.9%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.4%)	45 (5.9%)	52.2	539^th of 1248 public elementary schools	56.8%		68.2	356^th of 1242 public elementary schools	71.3%	183	31.1	46.3	51.9	37.8	68.3	34.0	28.8	$8,321	$271	$8,049
Stark Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	209 Stark Rd	Jackson	30233	Butts County	Butts County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 775-9470	666	45	14.7	89.2%	433 (65.0%)	162 (24.3%)	32 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.5%)	36 (5.4%)	40.3	692^nd of 1248 public elementary schools	44.6%		36.5	748^th of 1242 public elementary schools	39.8%	56	33.0	36.7	37.0	35.1	34.4	33.3	36.7	$9,743	$695	$9,049
Livingston Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3657 Highway 81 S	Covington	30016	Newton County	Newton County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 784-2930	420	31	13.3	86.7%	37 (8.8%)	308 (73.3%)	30 (7.1%)	4 (1.0%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.5%)	38 (9.0%)	17.7	1047^th of 1248 public elementary schools	16.1%		13.2	1115^th of 1242 public elementary schools	10.2%	68	20.0	21.0	27.3	21.8	24.2	16.7	21.2	$11,615	$983	$10,632

Frequently Asked Questions about Rock Spring Elementary

What schools do graduates of Rock Spring Elementary attend?

Students who attend Rock Spring Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Ola Middle School
High : Ola High School

How many students attend Rock Spring Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 704 students attended Rock Spring Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Rock Spring Elementary?

Students at Rock Spring Elementary are 47% White, 30% African American, 11% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Is Rock Spring Elementary a good school?

Rock Spring Elementary ranks 672^nd of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Rock Spring Elementary in?

Henry County

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