Is Double Churches Elementary School a good school?

Double Churches Elementary School ranks 620 th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Double Churches Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 461 students attended Double Churches Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Double Churches Elementary School?

Students at Double Churches Elementary School are 43% White, 33% African American, 11% Two or more races, 10% Hispanic, 3% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Double Churches Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Double Churches Elementary School usually go on to attend: High : Northside High School

Double Churches Elementary School

Summary:

Double Churches Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 473 students in grades PK-5 in Columbus, Georgia, which is part of the Muscogee County School District.

Academically, Double Churches Elementary has consistently ranked in the middle of Georgia elementary schools, with mixed performance on state assessments compared to the county and state averages. While proficiency rates in English Language Arts are generally below average, the school's math scores are more variable, sometimes exceeding the local and state benchmarks. However, 5th grade science proficiency lags behind. Nearby schools like Clubview Elementary, Eagle Ridge Academy, and North Columbus Elementary tend to outperform Double Churches Elementary on these academic measures.

Double Churches Elementary faces socioeconomic challenges, with 42-47% of its students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, which is higher than some nearby schools but lower than high-poverty schools in the area. The school's spending per student and student-teacher ratio are comparable to nearby schools. While Double Churches Elementary's performance is not at the top, its middle-of-the-pack ranking suggests opportunities for improvement, especially if the school can learn from the strategies of higher-performing neighboring schools and address areas of academic weakness.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

1213 Double Churches Rd
Columbus, GA 31904

(706) 748-2660

District: Muscogee County

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,740

Students who attend Double Churches Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Northside High School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.1

Number of students: 461

Racial breakdown:

White:

43.4%

African American:

32.5%

Two or more races:

10.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 57.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Double Churches Elementary School ranks better than 50.3% of elementary schools in Georgia. It also ranks 7^th among 32 ranked elementary schools in the Muscogee County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 45.5. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (43.4%), African American (32.5%), two or more races (10.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 57.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Double Churches Elementary School is 16.1. 24 elementary schools in the Muscogee County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Double Churches Elementary School employs 28.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Double Churches Elementary School is $8,740. 25 elementary schools in the Muscogee County School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Muscogee County:

SchoolDigger ranks Muscogee County 155^th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Double Churches Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	GA State Percentile
2006	67.79	394^th	1101	64.2%
2007	69.71	358^th	1125	68.2%
2008	78.17	191^st	1134	83.2%
2009	73.70	270^th	1133	76.2%
2010	75.11	282^nd	1183	76.2%
2011	68.24	435^th	1212	64.1%
2012	67.97	423^rd	1201	64.8%
2013	72.91	340^th	1225	72.2%
2014	75.62	283^rd	1231	77.0%
2015	59.77	436^th	1240	64.8%
2016	62.72	404^th	1233	67.2%
2017	43.18	656^th	1205	45.6%
2018	55.48	485^th	1209	59.9%
2019	43.97	667^th	1234	45.9%
2021	53.81	512^th	1214	57.8%
2022	46.14	608^th	1244	51.1%
2023	47.61	582^nd	1242	53.1%
2024	45.50	620^th	1248	50.3%

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Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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by a parent
Wednesday, March 13, 2019

Kindergarten was great. First grade was good. Second grade is when all the fun in learning is taken away. The superintendent assured me several times through the school year that children are required to have daily recess the principal thinks that structured kid friendly work out videos are sufficient. Recess is only even offered twice a week, and even then, god forbid there’s a cloud nearby, the weather is deemed not favorable and no recess is given, indoor recess is still not a much needed break from learning but another structured activity. This is not the only school in the district with this problem, it’s just the one I can speak to. If you believe recess is an important part of young children’s ability to learn, then this school is not for you. I highly recommend calling any other school in the district to find out what their definition and implementation of recess is before enrolling. And onto the educational aspect... if your child went to pre-k or preschool prior to starting kindergarten, be prepared for a very bored kindergartener as yours will already know everything they’re teaching. It will depend on the individual teacher if they can be bothered to challenge an advanced child (we lucked out here). First and second grade education seems fairly standard. Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, March 13, 2019

They do not give the students recess on a regular basis. Vocabulary tests use made up definitions that don’t match actual definitions Close Quote

Enrollment information for Double Churches 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	779	779
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	820	820
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	873	873
1993	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	818	818
1994	729	28	14	15	0	n/a	n/a	0	786
1995	723	48	9	13	0	n/a	n/a	0	793
1996	723	48	9	13	0	n/a	n/a	0	793
1997	712	65	13	13	5	n/a	n/a	0	808
1998	717	71	14	15	7	n/a	n/a	0	824
1999	722	79	18	18	1	n/a	n/a	0	838
2000	698	85	18	11	1	n/a	n/a	0	813
2001	640	92	18	14	1	n/a	n/a	0	765
2002	653	81	11	14	1	n/a	n/a	0	760
2003	653	81	11	14	1	n/a	n/a	0	760
2004	681	86	20	36	2	n/a	n/a	0	825
2005	641	102	24	43	3	n/a	n/a	45	858
2006	584	99	23	41	1	n/a	n/a	52	800
2007	312	76	14	25	0	n/a	n/a	37	464
2008	286	73	14	28	2	n/a	n/a	41	444
2009	278	75	16	28	0	n/a	n/a	56	453
2010	277	84	16	0	0	7	64	0	448
2011	269	98	17	23	1	0	21	0	429
2012	274	98	14	33	3	0	15	0	437
2013	256	100	18	39	3	1	19	0	436
2014	255	105	20	36	2	0	19	0	437
2015	339	134	19	52	1	2	22	0	569
2016	340	137	24	41	1	3	33	0	579
2017	311	143	25	46	2	3	36	0	566
2018	321	144	26	34	4	3	40	0	572
2019	348	162	25	55	3	4	47	0	644
2020	356	170	16	34	5	2	40	0	623
2021	300	153	16	55	7	1	36	0	568
2022	273	156	19	56	0	1	50	0	555
2023	238	111	19	57	1	0	47	0	473
2024	200	150	15	46	0	0	50	0	461

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Double Churches Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	779	34.0	22.9	12.5
1991	820	34.0	24.1	9.8
1992	873	34.0	25.6	11.3
1993	818	44.0	18.6	10
1994	786	36.8	21.4	10.2
1995	793	38.0	20.9	11.2
1996	793	38.0	20.9	11.2
1997	808	36.8	22.0	15.2
1998	824	40.4	20.4	20.5
1999	838	41.9	20.0	17.4
2000	813	42.2	19.3	16.4
2001	765	37.8	20.2	19.3
2002	760	38.6	19.7	20.9
2003	760	38.6	19.7	20.9
2004	825	43.4	19.0	21.9
2005	858	46.5	18.5	23
2006	800	44.9	17.8	26.6
2007	464	30.0	15.5	19.9
2008	444	27.1	16.4	24.8
2009	453	29.6	15.3	29
2010	448	29.0	15.4	28.8
2011	429	27.5	15.6	32.4
2012	437	28.5	15.3	35.5
2013	436	28.5	15.2	36.7
2014	437	25.8	16.9	40
2015	569	31.0	18.3	42.2
2016	579	31.0	18.6	38.5
2017	566	31.5	17.9	44.2
2018	572	31.5	18.1	42.7
2019	644	36.0	17.8	45.3
2020	623	35.0	17.8	42.2
2021	568	33.0	17.2	42.4
2022	555	34.5	16.0	n/a
2023	473	31.0	15.2	47.4
2024	461	28.5	16.1	57.7

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 Double Churches Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	779	34.0	22.9	12.5
1991	820	34.0	24.1	9.8
1992	873	34.0	25.6	11.3
1993	818	44.0	18.6	10
1994	786	36.8	21.4	10.2
1995	793	38.0	20.9	11.2
1996	793	38.0	20.9	11.2
1997	808	36.8	22.0	15.2
1998	824	40.4	20.4	20.5
1999	838	41.9	20.0	17.4
2000	813	42.2	19.3	16.4
2001	765	37.8	20.2	19.3
2002	760	38.6	19.7	20.9
2003	760	38.6	19.7	20.9
2004	825	43.4	19.0	21.9
2005	858	46.5	18.5	23
2006	800	44.9	17.8	26.6
2007	464	30.0	15.5	19.9
2008	444	27.1	16.4	24.8
2009	453	29.6	15.3	29
2010	448	29.0	15.4	28.8
2011	429	27.5	15.6	32.4
2012	437	28.5	15.3	35.5
2013	436	28.5	15.2	36.7
2014	437	25.8	16.9	40
2015	569	31.0	18.3	42.2
2016	579	31.0	18.6	38.5
2017	566	31.5	17.9	44.2
2018	572	31.5	18.1	42.7
2019	644	36.0	17.8	45.3
2020	623	35.0	17.8	42.2
2021	568	33.0	17.2	42.4
2022	555	34.5	16.0	n/a
2023	473	31.0	15.2	47.4
2024	461	28.5	16.1	57.7

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 Double Churches Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$470 (5.4%)	$8,250 (94.6%)	$8,720
2018	$196 (2.2%)	$8,833 (97.8%)	$9,029
2019	$225 (2.6%)	$8,515 (97.4%)	$8,740

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Double Churches Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 667^th of 1234 Elementary schools	Ranks 582^nd of 1242 Elementary schools	7.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Double Churches Elementary School)	48.1	40	8.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Muscogee County)	34	26.6	7.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	38.6	3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Double Churches Elementary School)	40.3	51.4	11.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Muscogee County)	37.6	28.7	8.9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	52	45.6	6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Double Churches Elementary School)	30.8	43.5	12.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Muscogee County)	30	27.3	2.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	36.1	5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Double Churches Elementary School)	34.1	35.3	1.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Muscogee County)	32.2	29.5	2.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	49	45.7	3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Double Churches Elementary School)	45.1	35.7	9.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Muscogee County)	38.7	31.4	7.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	45	41.6	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Double Churches Elementary School)	30.8	21.4	9.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Muscogee County)	29.2	21.2	8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	41	37.4	3.6%
5th Grade Science (Double Churches Elementary School)	45.1	26.1	19%
5th Grade Science (Muscogee County)	35.1	29.2	5.9%
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	644	473	26.6%
African American	162	111	31.5%
American Indian	3	1	66.7%
Asian	25	19	24%
Hispanic	55	57	3.6%
Pacific Islander	4	0	100%
White	348	238	31.6%
Two or More Races	47	47
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	45.3%	47.4%	2%

Schools Near Double Churches 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)	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
Double Churches Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1213 Double Churches Rd	Columbus	31904	Muscogee County	Muscogee County	No	No	No	No	(706) 748-2660	461	29	16.1	57.7%	200 (43.4%)	150 (32.5%)	46 (10.0%)	15 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (10.8%)	45.5	620^th of 1248 public elementary schools	50.3%		47.6	582^nd of 1242 public elementary schools	53.1%	38	29.3	30.3	53.4	34.5	39.4	35.2	38.6	$8,740	$225	$8,515
Britt David Elementary Computer Magnet Academy	Public, Magnet	K-5	5801 Armour Rd	Columbus	31909	Muscogee County	Muscogee County	No	Yes	No	No	(706) 748-2617	510	31	16.4	25.7%	217 (42.5%)	101 (19.8%)	40 (7.8%)	125 (24.5%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (4.7%)	99.6	2^nd of 1248 public elementary schools	99.8%		99.8	2^nd of 1242 public elementary schools	99.8%		96.6	84.3	98.9	95.5	95.2	98.9	96.6	$8,707	$225	$8,483
Blanchard Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3512 Weems Rd	Columbus	31909	Muscogee County	Muscogee County	No	No	No	No	(706) 748-2461	470	32	14.9	47.9%	226 (48.1%)	124 (26.4%)	61 (13.0%)	7 (1.5%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	48 (10.2%)	41.8	665^th of 1248 public elementary schools	46.7%		40.1	685^th of 1242 public elementary schools	44.8%	20	25.4	34.2	34.2	30.5	43.8	39.2	41.8	$9,375	$464	$8,911
North Columbus Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2006 Old Guard Rd	Columbus	31909	Muscogee County	Muscogee County	No	No	No	No	(706) 748-3183	746	48	15.5	59.0%	201 (26.9%)	306 (41.0%)	101 (13.5%)	69 (9.2%)	6 (0.8%)	4 (0.5%)	59 (7.9%)	67.3	378^th of 1248 public elementary schools	69.7%		67.3	367^th of 1242 public elementary schools	70.5%	11	52.6	49.6	48.4	50.9	74.8	31.3	46.5	$8,554	$310	$8,244
Allen Elementary School	Public	K-5	5201 23rd Ave	Columbus	31904	Muscogee County	Muscogee County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 748-2418	446	31	14.6	100.0%	143 (32.1%)	121 (27.1%)	146 (32.7%)	3 (0.7%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (7.0%)	21.7	984^th of 1248 public elementary schools	21.2%		29.5	845^th of 1242 public elementary schools	32.0%	139	19.4	14.9	35.3	12.5	23.9	39.7	19.1	$10,716	$791	$9,925
River Road Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	516 Heath Dr	Columbus	31904	Muscogee County	Muscogee County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 748-3072	435	32	13.5	97.5%	110 (25.3%)	115 (26.4%)	167 (38.4%)	4 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (8.7%)	17	1061^st of 1248 public elementary schools	15.0%		22.2	970^th of 1242 public elementary schools	21.9%	91	17.1	34.0	7.1	15.7	29.6	16.1	14.5	$10,951	$748	$10,204
Eagle Ridge Academy	Public	PK, KG-5	7576 Raider Way	Columbus	31909	Muscogee County	Muscogee County	No	No	No	No	(706) 569-3746	674	49	13.8	58.6%	251 (37.2%)	213 (31.6%)	110 (16.3%)	34 (5.0%)	3 (0.4%)	2 (0.3%)	61 (9.1%)	52.6	534^th of 1248 public elementary schools	57.2%		52.5	529^th of 1242 public elementary schools	57.4%	5	42.1	30.1	53.9	44.7	37.6	36.0	47.2	$9,707	$585	$9,122
Johnson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3700 Woodlawn Ave	Columbus	31904	Muscogee County	Muscogee County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 748-2795	373	32	11.8	99.5%	117 (31.4%)	168 (45.0%)	41 (11.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	45 (12.1%)	26.5	905^th of 1248 public elementary schools	27.5%		30	835^th of 1242 public elementary schools	32.8%	70	13.3	13.3	42.2	30.0	26.7	35.6	31.1	$12,635	$1,627	$11,009
Fox Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	600 38th St	Columbus	31904	Muscogee County	Muscogee County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 748-2723	350	24	14.5	100.0%	29 (8.3%)	266 (76.0%)	19 (5.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (9.7%)	7.2	1228^th of 1248 public elementary schools	1.6%		5.9	1233^rd of 1242 public elementary schools	0.7%	5	17.1	4.3	20.0	14.3	6.4	4.1	10.2	$11,053	$974	$10,079
Gentian Elementary School	Public	K-5	4201 Primrose Rd	Columbus	31907	Muscogee County	Muscogee County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 569-3625	446	41	11.0	100.0%	107 (24.0%)	243 (54.5%)	44 (9.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	51 (11.4%)	25.6	922^nd of 1248 public elementary schools	26.1%		27.1	884^th of 1242 public elementary schools	28.8%	38	28.4	28.4	33.3	28.4	25.3	20.5	23.1	$11,376	$1,213	$10,163

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