Hal Hutchens Elementary

Q: Is Hal Hutchens Elementary a good school?

Hal Hutchens Elementary ranks 658 th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Hal Hutchens Elementary is a public elementary school in Douglasville, Georgia, serving 635 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Paulding County School District, which is ranked 87 out of 203 districts in Georgia and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Hal Hutchens Elementary's academic performance on the Milestones Assessment has been relatively consistent, with around 30-40% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and Mathematics across grades 3-5. Compared to the Paulding County and Georgia state averages, the school generally performs slightly below in both subjects, though it outperformed the county and state in 5th grade ELA in 2020-2021. Among nearby schools, Sam D. Panter Elementary stands out with stronger academic performance, consistently scoring above the district and state averages. Hal Hutchens Elementary has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 54.64% to 61.42% over the past few years, which is higher than nearby Paulding County schools but lower than some Douglas County schools.

Hal Hutchens Elementary has maintained a consistent 2-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating a need for improvement to reach higher performance levels. The school's academic performance, while close to the district and state averages, suggests opportunities for targeted interventions and strategies to help students achieve higher proficiency rates. The high percentage of economically disadvantaged students at the school may present additional challenges, but the proximity to other schools in the Paulding County and Douglas County districts presents opportunities for collaboration and sharing of best practices to drive improvement efforts.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

586 Clonts Rd
Douglasville, GA 30134

(678) 838-2683

District: Paulding County

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,099

Students who attend Hal Hutchens Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Irma C. Austin Middle School
High:	Hiram High School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.1

Number of students: 643

Racial breakdown:

African American:

40.1%

White:

33.6%

Hispanic:

17.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 72.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Hal Hutchens Elementary ranks worse than 52.7% of elementary schools in Georgia. It also ranks 10^th among 19 ranked elementary schools in the Paulding County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 42.46. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Hal Hutchens Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (40.1%), White (33.6%), Hispanic (17.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 72.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hal Hutchens Elementary is 13.1, which is the 7^th best among 19 elementary schools in the Paulding County School District. (See more...)

Compare Hal Hutchens Elementary employs 49 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hal Hutchens Elementary is $10,099, which is the 9^th highest among 19 elementary schools in the Paulding County School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Hal Hutchens Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Paulding County:

SchoolDigger ranks Paulding County 87^th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Hal Hutchens Elementary

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	GA State Percentile
2011	56.85	623^rd	1212	48.6%
2012	52.89	687^th	1201	42.8%
2013	61.12	577^th	1225	52.9%
2014	59.07	603^rd	1231	51.0%
2015	58.15	463^rd	1240	62.7%
2016	47.09	607^th	1233	50.8%
2017	59.84	431^st	1205	64.2%
2018	54.51	500^th	1209	58.6%
2019	55.03	521^st	1234	57.8%
2021	58.04	467^th	1214	61.5%
2022	35.62	764^th	1244	38.6%
2023	40.91	674^th	1242	45.7%
2024	42.46	658^th	1248	47.3%

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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: 4)

75%

25%

Reviews:

by a parent
Thursday, January 3, 2019

We love Hutchens! Close Quote

by a parent on FaceBook
Tuesday, January 22, 2013

The teachers at this school simply do not care about the students and their education. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Hal Hutchens Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2010	357	216	1	65	3	2	21	665
2011	369	206	3	63	2	2	27	672
2012	374	207	4	66	2	2	28	683
2013	488	239	8	87	3	1	34	860
2014	475	260	5	80	1	1	42	864
2015	430	244	4	78	2	1	40	799
2016	404	263	6	75	3	0	40	791
2017	359	263	7	78	0	0	37	744
2018	347	236	7	90	0	1	40	721
2019	345	214	8	81	0	1	42	691
2020	315	218	6	103	0	1	47	690
2021	290	220	5	94	0	1	47	657
2022	277	233	5	100	0	1	46	662
2023	232	247	2	109	0	1	44	635
2024	216	258	1	113	0	0	55	643

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 Hal Hutchens Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	665	43.0	15.4	40.5
2011	672	43.0	15.6	41.4
2012	683	42.0	16.2	43.2
2013	860	51.0	16.8	44.4
2014	864	52.0	16.6	49.2
2015	799	53.0	15.0	49.6
2016	791	52.0	15.2	52.7
2017	744	52.5	14.1	51.7
2018	721	49.4	14.5	50.2
2019	691	46.5	14.8	51.1
2020	690	48.0	14.3	55.4
2021	657	48.0	13.6	54.6
2022	662	46.1	14.3	n/a
2023	635	49.0	12.9	61.4
2024	643	49.0	13.1	72.3

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 Hal Hutchens Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	665	43.0	15.4	40.5
2011	672	43.0	15.6	41.4
2012	683	42.0	16.2	43.2
2013	860	51.0	16.8	44.4
2014	864	52.0	16.6	49.2
2015	799	53.0	15.0	49.6
2016	791	52.0	15.2	52.7
2017	744	52.5	14.1	51.7
2018	721	49.4	14.5	50.2
2019	691	46.5	14.8	51.1
2020	690	48.0	14.3	55.4
2021	657	48.0	13.6	54.6
2022	662	46.1	14.3	n/a
2023	635	49.0	12.9	61.4
2024	643	49.0	13.1	72.3

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 Hal Hutchens Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$675 (7.7%)	$8,089 (92.3%)	$8,764
2018	$708 (7.8%)	$8,411 (92.2%)	$9,119
2019	$996 (9.9%)	$9,102 (90.1%)	$10,099

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hal Hutchens Elementary

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 521^st of 1234 Elementary schools	Ranks 674^th of 1242 Elementary schools	12%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hal Hutchens Elementary)	44.8	40.4	4.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Paulding County)	43.4	38.1	5.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	38.6	3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Hal Hutchens Elementary)	56	36.7	19.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Paulding County)	53.3	47.3	6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	52	45.6	6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Hal Hutchens Elementary)	55.4	31.7	23.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Paulding County)	49.1	36.4	12.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	36.1	5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Hal Hutchens Elementary)	61.4	38.9	22.5%
4th Grade Mathematics (Paulding County)	57.3	48.3	9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	49	45.7	3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Hal Hutchens Elementary)	44.7	32	12.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Paulding County)	52.2	40.3	11.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	45	41.6	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Hal Hutchens Elementary)	40.7	24	16.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Paulding County)	42.6	38.8	3.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	41	37.4	3.6%
5th Grade Science (Hal Hutchens Elementary)	35.8	29.8	6%
5th Grade Science (Paulding County)	45.1	35.9	9.2%
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	691	635	8.1%
African American	214	247	15.4%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	8	2	75%
Hispanic	81	109	34.6%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	345	232	32.8%
Two or More Races	42	44	4.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	51.1%	61.4%	10.3%

Schools Near Hal Hutchens 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)		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
Hal Hutchens Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	586 Clonts Rd	Douglasville	30134	Douglas County	Paulding County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 838-2683	643	49	13.1	72.3%	216 (33.6%)	258 (40.1%)	113 (17.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	55 (8.6%)	42.5	658^th of 1248 public elementary schools	47.3%		40.9	674^th of 1242 public elementary schools	45.7%	16	38.3	36.6	43.0				38.3	43.8	28.1				28.1			$10,099	$997	$9,102
Bessie L. Baggett Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	948 Williams Lake Rd	Powder Springs	30127	Cobb County	Paulding County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 460-1570	576	46	12.4	70.8%	192 (33.3%)	225 (39.1%)	117 (20.3%)	5 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (6.4%)	30.2	850^th of 1248 public elementary schools	31.9%		41.3	667^th of 1242 public elementary schools	46.3%	183	33.3	23.8	29.9				42.6	27.6	21.8				24.1			$10,341	$993	$9,348
North Douglas Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1630 Dorris Rd	Douglasville	30134	Douglas County	Douglas County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 651-4800	544	39	13.9	89.5%	20 (3.7%)	375 (68.9%)	96 (17.6%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (9.2%)	29.7	861^st of 1248 public elementary schools	31.0%		20.7	995^th of 1242 public elementary schools	19.9%	134	26.1	28.1	29.5				34.8	35.6	27.4				26.3			$10,717	$1,324	$9,393
Sam D. Panter Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	190 Panter School Rd	Hiram	30141	Paulding County	Paulding County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 443-4303	530	42	12.6	71.1%	257 (48.5%)	145 (27.4%)	78 (14.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (9.2%)	48.9	573^rd of 1248 public elementary schools	54.1%		61.9	427^th of 1242 public elementary schools	65.6%	146	38.6	33.3	48.1				44.6	47.4	32.7				33.7			$10,003	$819	$9,184
Connie Dugan Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1362 Winn Rd	Douglasville	30134	Douglas County	Paulding County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 949-5261	660	53	12.4	65.5%	268 (40.6%)	247 (37.4%)	95 (14.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (7.4%)	35.2	770^th of 1248 public elementary schools	38.3%		42.9	645^th of 1242 public elementary schools	48.1%	125	30.9	33.3	36.3				41.2	44.8	25.8				18.5			$10,258	$702	$9,556
Burnett Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	8277 Connally Dr	Douglasville	30134	Douglas County	Douglas County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 651-3500	424	32	13.4	90.8%	25 (5.9%)	302 (71.2%)	74 (17.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	21 (5.0%)	13.7	1122^nd of 1248 public elementary schools	10.1%		17.9	1051^st of 1242 public elementary schools	15.4%	71	25.0	19.4	17.8				25.0	17.7	13.7				6.8			$11,123	$1,367	$9,756
Eastside Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	8266 Connally Dr	Douglasville	30134	Douglas County	Douglas County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 651-3800	450	31	14.5	92.0%	24 (5.3%)	261 (58.0%)	121 (26.9%)	3 (0.7%)	2 (0.4%)	6 (1.3%)	33 (7.3%)	16.7	1071^st of 1248 public elementary schools	14.2%		22.1	973^rd of 1242 public elementary schools	21.7%	98	19.0	18.6	28.4				11.4	12.8	24.7				24.7			$10,745	$1,227	$9,518
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
Nebo Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2843 Nebo Rd	Dallas	30157	Paulding County	Paulding County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 443-8777	843	59	14.2	63.9%	477 (56.6%)	182 (21.6%)	120 (14.2%)	5 (0.6%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	57 (6.8%)	39.7	698^th of 1248 public elementary schools	44.1%		43.3	639^th of 1242 public elementary schools	48.6%	59	34.1	34.8	36.1				43.0	45.5	27.8				24.3			$10,000	$1,100	$8,900
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

Frequently Asked Questions about Hal Hutchens Elementary

Is Hal Hutchens Elementary a good school?

Hal Hutchens Elementary ranks 658^th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Hal Hutchens Elementary attend?

Students who attend Hal Hutchens Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Irma C. Austin Middle School
High : Hiram High School

How many students attend Hal Hutchens Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 643 students attended Hal Hutchens Elementary.

What district is Hal Hutchens Elementary in?

Paulding County

What is the racial makeup of Hal Hutchens Elementary?

Students at Hal Hutchens Elementary are 40% African American, 34% White, 18% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races.

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