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:
620th of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools


Students who attend Double Churches Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Northside High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.2 Help
Number of students:  473

Racial breakdown:

White:
50.3%
African American:
23.5%
Hispanic:
12.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  47.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Double Churches Elementary School ranks better than 50.3% of elementary schools in Georgia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 45.5. (See more...)
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Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Muscogee County:

SchoolDigger ranks Muscogee County 155th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2006 67.79 394th 1101 64.2%
2007 69.71 358th 1125 68.2%
2008 78.17 191st 1134 83.2%
2009 73.70 270th 1133 76.2%
2010 75.11 282nd 1183 76.2%
2011 68.24 435th 1212 64.1%
2012 67.97 423rd 1201 64.8%
2013 72.91 340th 1225 72.2%
2014 75.62 283rd 1231 77.0%
2015 59.77 436th 1240 64.8%
2016 62.72 404th 1233 67.2%
2017 43.18 656th 1205 45.6%
2018 55.48 485th 1209 59.9%
2019 43.97 667th 1234 45.9%
2021 53.81 512th 1214 57.8%
2022 46.14 608th 1244 51.1%
2023 47.61 582nd 1242 53.1%
2024 45.50 620th 1248 50.3%
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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Double Churches Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Wednesday, March 13, 2019

Open Quote 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

Open Quote 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

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 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

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

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Double Churches Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal 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

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 667th of 1234 Elementary schoolsRanks 582nd 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)48.140
 8.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Muscogee County)3426.6
 7.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4238.6
 3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Double Churches Elementary School)40.351.4
 11.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Muscogee County)37.628.7
 8.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)5245.6
 6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Double Churches Elementary School)30.843.5
 12.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Muscogee County)3027.3
 2.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4236.1
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Double Churches Elementary School)34.135.3
 1.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Muscogee County)32.229.5
 2.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4945.7
 3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Double Churches Elementary School)45.135.7
 9.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Muscogee County)38.731.4
 7.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4541.6
 3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Double Churches Elementary School)30.821.4
 9.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Muscogee County)29.221.2
 8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4137.4
 3.6%
5th Grade Science (Double Churches Elementary School)45.126.1
 19%
   5th Grade Science (Muscogee County)35.129.2
 5.9%
   5th Grade Science (Georgia)4340
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students644473
 26.6%
African American162111
 31.5%
American Indian31
 66.7%
Asian2519
 24%
Hispanic5557
 3.6%
Pacific Islander40
 100%
White348238
 31.6%
Two or More Races4747
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients45.3%47.4%
 2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Double Churches Elementary School

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

High : Northside High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 473 students attended Double Churches Elementary School.

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

Students at Double Churches Elementary School are 50% White, 23% African American, 12% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races, 4% Asian.


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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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