Dorothy Hains Elementary School

Summary:

Dorothy Hains Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 445 students in grades PK-5 in Augusta, Georgia, which is part of the Richmond County School District. Unfortunately, the school has consistently ranked in the bottom 10% of Georgia elementary schools over the past decade, with a ranking between 1046-1186 out of around 1200-1250 schools.

The academic performance at Dorothy Hains Elementary is significantly below the Richmond County and Georgia state averages on the Milestones Assessments across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, only 14.3% of 3rd graders, 8.3% of 4th graders, and 23.3% of 5th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 20.6%, 16.9%, and 26.9% for the district, and 38.4%, 37%, and 48.2% for the state. The school's math and science proficiency rates are also very low. Additionally, Dorothy Hains Elementary has an extremely high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 97.85% to 98.04% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the nearby schools.

The persistent underperformance of Dorothy Hains Elementary and the surrounding schools in this high-poverty area of Augusta points to a need for targeted, evidence-based interventions and support to address the unique challenges these students and schools face. While per-student spending at Dorothy Hains is lower than some nearby schools, the student-teacher ratios are similar, suggesting that the school's resource allocation may not be the primary driver of its poor performance. Addressing the significant socioeconomic challenges these schools face will likely require a multi-faceted approach involving increased resources, targeted interventions, and a focus on supporting the whole child.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

1820 Windsor Spring Rd
Augusta, GA 30906

(706) 796-4918

District: Richmond County

SchoolDigger Rank:
1172^nd of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools

Students who attend Dorothy Hains Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Butler High School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.3

Number of students: 445

Racial breakdown:

African American:

84.0%

White:

6.3%

Hispanic:

5.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 98%

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Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Richmond County:

SchoolDigger ranks Richmond County 176^th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Dorothy Hains Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	GA State Percentile
2006	11.12	1032^nd	1101	6.3%
2007	9.00	1062^nd	1125	5.6%
2008	18.62	1006^th	1134	11.3%
2009	29.00	905^th	1133	20.1%
2010	26.06	980^th	1183	17.2%
2011	4.46	1181^st	1212	2.6%
2012	7.92	1129^th	1201	6.0%
2013	3.85	1194^th	1225	2.5%
2014	9.76	1135^th	1231	7.8%
2015	13.04	1125^th	1240	9.3%
2016	9.15	1179^th	1233	4.4%
2017	14.59	1053^rd	1205	12.6%
2018	14.99	1046^th	1209	13.5%
2019	13.59	1090^th	1234	11.7%
2021	12.97	1080^th	1214	11.0%
2022	12.67	1114^th	1244	10.5%
2023	9.98	1186^th	1242	4.5%
2024	10.93	1172^nd	1248	6.1%

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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 Dorothy Hains 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	316	316
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	316	316
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	326	326
1993	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	312	312
1994	80	198	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	280
1995	108	198	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	309
1996	108	198	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	309
1997	92	131	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	229
1998	84	136	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	224
1999	71	130	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	201
2000	69	307	2	7	1	n/a	n/a	0	386
2001	70	315	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	386
2002	141	207	0	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	356
2003	141	207	0	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	356
2004	134	236	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	375
2005	113	273	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	14	403
2006	107	270	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	17	399
2007	94	283	1	5	0	n/a	n/a	16	399
2008	93	295	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	15	406
2009	77	284	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	20	386
2010	61	281	1	3	0	2	13	0	361
2011	60	288	1	6	0	2	10	0	367
2012	41	309	1	1	0	1	9	0	362
2013	56	339	3	5	1	0	6	0	410
2014	72	379	2	9	1	0	11	0	474
2015	63	402	2	9	0	0	8	0	484
2016	85	435	2	9	0	0	9	0	540
2017	96	513	0	12	0	0	15	0	636
2018	77	500	0	20	1	0	10	0	608
2019	62	503	0	22	1	1	16	0	605
2020	48	467	1	24	1	1	6	0	548
2021	35	395	0	21	0	1	7	0	459
2022	36	372	3	25	0	2	9	0	447
2023	28	374	0	25	0	3	15	0	445

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 Dorothy Hains Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	316	22.0	14.3	55.1
1991	316	24.0	13.1	60.1
1992	326	24.5	13.3	71.2
1993	312	20.0	15.6	77.6
1994	280	22.8	12.3	76.1
1995	309	23.0	13.4	68.3
1996	309	23.0	13.4	68.3
1997	229	18.0	12.7	70.3
1998	224	19.0	11.8	94.6
1999	201	19.1	10.5	90.5
2000	386	26.0	14.8	92.2
2001	386	25.0	15.4	84.7
2002	356	26.5	13.4	87.4
2003	356	26.5	13.4	87.4
2004	375	25.0	15.0	67.7
2005	403	28.0	14.4	89.5
2006	399	24.0	16.6	87.7
2007	399	24.0	16.6	94.5
2008	406	25.0	16.2	96.9
2009	386	30.0	12.9	99.5
2010	361	25.0	14.4	94.7
2011	367	23.0	15.9	94.6
2012	362	21.0	17.2	99.2
2013	410	22.0	18.6	94.6
2014	474	28.0	16.9	96.8
2015	484	28.0	17.2	96.7
2016	540	30.0	18.0	96.9
2017	636	36.5	17.4	96.7
2018	608	38.9	15.6	96.4
2019	605	35.0	17.2	96.5
2020	548	36.0	15.2	98
2021	459	34.7	13.2	98
2022	447	32.6	13.7	n/a
2023	445	36.0	12.3	98

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 Dorothy Hains Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	316	22.0	14.3	55.1
1991	316	24.0	13.1	60.1
1992	326	24.5	13.3	71.2
1993	312	20.0	15.6	77.6
1994	280	22.8	12.3	76.1
1995	309	23.0	13.4	68.3
1996	309	23.0	13.4	68.3
1997	229	18.0	12.7	70.3
1998	224	19.0	11.8	94.6
1999	201	19.1	10.5	90.5
2000	386	26.0	14.8	92.2
2001	386	25.0	15.4	84.7
2002	356	26.5	13.4	87.4
2003	356	26.5	13.4	87.4
2004	375	25.0	15.0	67.7
2005	403	28.0	14.4	89.5
2006	399	24.0	16.6	87.7
2007	399	24.0	16.6	94.5
2008	406	25.0	16.2	96.9
2009	386	30.0	12.9	99.5
2010	361	25.0	14.4	94.7
2011	367	23.0	15.9	94.6
2012	362	21.0	17.2	99.2
2013	410	22.0	18.6	94.6
2014	474	28.0	16.9	96.8
2015	484	28.0	17.2	96.7
2016	540	30.0	18.0	96.9
2017	636	36.5	17.4	96.7
2018	608	38.9	15.6	96.4
2019	605	35.0	17.2	96.5
2020	548	36.0	15.2	98
2021	459	34.7	13.2	98
2022	447	32.6	13.7	n/a
2023	445	36.0	12.3	98

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 Dorothy Hains Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$828 (10.0%)	$7,414 (90.0%)	$8,242
2018	$1,113 (12.4%)	$7,858 (87.6%)	$8,971
2019	$1,141 (13.1%)	$7,582 (86.9%)	$8,722

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Dorothy Hains Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1090^th of 1234 Elementary schools	Ranks 1186^th of 1242 Elementary schools	7.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Dorothy Hains Elementary School)	21	13.4	7.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Richmond County)	21.3	19.6	1.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	38.6	3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Dorothy Hains Elementary School)	16.2	17.9	1.7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Richmond County)	26.4	21.8	4.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	52	45.6	6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Dorothy Hains Elementary School)	18.2	13.4	4.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Richmond County)	21.9	14.8	7.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	36.1	5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Dorothy Hains Elementary School)	22.5	11.9	10.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Richmond County)	28	18.6	9.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	49	45.7	3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Dorothy Hains Elementary School)	28.6	10.1	18.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Richmond County)	27.1	21.6	5.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	45	41.6	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Dorothy Hains Elementary School)	22.4	10.1	12.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Richmond County)	24.9	11.6	13.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	41	37.4	3.6%
5th Grade Science (Dorothy Hains Elementary School)	16.3	8.8	7.5%
5th Grade Science (Richmond County)	21.1	17.8	3.3%
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	605	445	26.4%
African American	503	374	25.6%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	22	25	13.6%
Pacific Islander	1	3	200%
White	62	28	54.8%
Two or More Races	16	15	6.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	96.5%	98%	1.4%

Schools Near Dorothy Hains Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2024)	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 Algebra I End of Course	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
Dorothy Hains Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1820 Windsor Spring Rd	Augusta	30906	Richmond County	Richmond County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 796-4918	445	36	12.3	98.0%	28 (6.3%)	374 (84.0%)	25 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	15 (3.4%)	10.9	1172^nd of 1248 public elementary schools	6.1%		10	1186^th of 1242 public elementary schools	4.5%	14		14.3	8.3	23.3				15.9	13.9	18.3				16.7			$8,723	$1,141	$7,582
Richmond Hill K-8	Public	PK, KG-8	3420 Julia Ave	Augusta	30906	Richmond County	Richmond County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 826-1000	1,174	74	15.8	98.0%	74 (6.3%)	1,017 (86.6%)	42 (3.6%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (3.3%)	6	1240^th of 1248 public elementary schools	0.6%		5.1	1240^th of 1242 public elementary schools	0.2%		16.7	11.5	5.5	11.8	6.2	6.8	12.4	16.1	2.7	7.5	3.1	0.5	6.3	8.7	1.5	2.9
Wheeless Road Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2530 Wheeless Rd	Augusta	30906	Richmond County	Richmond County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 796-4985	557	37	15.0	98.0%	33 (5.9%)	469 (84.2%)	28 (5.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	24 (4.3%)	6.1	1239^th of 1248 public elementary schools	0.7%		7.6	1215^th of 1242 public elementary schools	2.2%	24		8.5	7.7	18.6				12.8	7.7	1.9				7.8
Wilkinson Gardens Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1925 Kratha Dr	Augusta	30906	Richmond County	Richmond County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 737-7219	466	39	11.9	97.9%	11 (2.4%)	419 (89.9%)	19 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (3.6%)	9.8	1191^st of 1248 public elementary schools	4.6%		8.5	1206^th of 1242 public elementary schools	2.9%	15		12.7	4.3	26.2				15.9	8.7	19.7				9.8			$7,264	$1,239	$6,025
Jenkins-White Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	800 15th Ave	Augusta	30901	Richmond County	Richmond County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 737-7320	389	32	12.1	97.9%	7 (1.8%)	365 (93.8%)	9 (2.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.8%)	6.2	1236^th of 1248 public elementary schools	1.0%		3.9	1242^nd of 1242 public elementary schools	0.0%	6		10.2	5.1	22.0				16.3	1.7	4.0				4.0
Gracewood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2032 Tobacco Rd	Augusta	30906	Richmond County	Richmond County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 796-4969	512	39	13.2	97.9%	113 (22.1%)	352 (68.8%)	22 (4.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (4.7%)	11.3	1167^th of 1248 public elementary schools	6.5%		12.6	1132^nd of 1242 public elementary schools	8.9%	35		17.9	17.1	20.8				17.9	12.9	11.1				13.9			$8,041	$804	$7,237
Glenn Hills Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2838 Glenn Hills Dr	Augusta	30906	Richmond County	Richmond County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 796-4942	393	34	11.7	98.0%	17 (4.3%)	320 (81.4%)	52 (13.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (0.8%)	6.2	1237^th of 1248 public elementary schools	0.9%		10.2	1178^th of 1242 public elementary schools	5.2%	59		8.0	8.5	13.0				8.0	8.5	9.3				11.1			$9,451	$1,887	$7,565
Meadowbrook Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3630 Goldfinch Dr	Augusta	30906	Richmond County	Richmond County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 796-4915	497	37	13.4	98.0%	14 (2.8%)	457 (92.0%)	11 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.0%)	8.1	1221^st of 1248 public elementary schools	2.2%		7.1	1221^st of 1242 public elementary schools	1.7%			7.2	11.8	20.5				14.5	16.2	7.2				9.6			$9,563	$1,200	$8,364
Bayvale Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3309 Milledgeville Rd	Augusta	30909	Richmond County	Richmond County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 737-7255	377	30	12.5	97.9%	32 (8.5%)	252 (66.8%)	82 (21.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.7%)	12.9	1142^nd of 1248 public elementary schools	8.5%		12.6	1129^th of 1242 public elementary schools	9.1%	13		8.7	5.3	20.5				21.7	26.3	15.9				22.7			$10,366	$1,593	$8,773
Tobacco Road Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2397 Tobacco Rd	Augusta	30906	Richmond County	Richmond County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 796-4658	429	34	12.6	97.9%	17 (4.0%)	383 (89.3%)	13 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.7%)	14.7	1103^rd of 1248 public elementary schools	11.6%		17.9	1049^th of 1242 public elementary schools	15.5%	54		10.2	8.9	25.0				12.2	19.6	5.9				35.3			$9,595	$1,024	$8,571

Frequently Asked Questions about Dorothy Hains Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Dorothy Hains Elementary School?

Students at Dorothy Hains Elementary School are 84% African American, 6% White, 6% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

What district is Dorothy Hains Elementary School in?

Richmond County

Is Dorothy Hains Elementary School a good school?

Dorothy Hains Elementary School ranks in the bottom 6.1% of Georgia elementary schools.

What schools do graduates of Dorothy Hains Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Dorothy Hains Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Butler High School

How many students attend Dorothy Hains Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 445 students attended Dorothy Hains Elementary School.

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