Barksdale Elementary School

Summary:

Barksdale Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Conyers, Georgia, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 489 students. The school is part of the Rockdale County School District, which is ranked 148 out of 203 districts in Georgia and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Barksdale Elementary consistently performs below the Rockdale County and Georgia state averages on the Milestones Assessment for English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science across grades 3-5. For example, in 2023-2024, only 25.3% of 3rd graders, 31.7% of 4th graders, and 33.3% of 5th graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the Rockdale County averages of 26.9%, 25.3%, and 39.7%, respectively. The school also has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 52.93% in 2020-2021 to 70.35% in 2022-2023, which is significantly higher than the state average and indicates a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students.

Barksdale Elementary's performance on the Milestones Assessment has declined over the years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 244 out of 1,231 Georgia elementary schools in 2013-2014 to 815 out of 1,248 in 2023-2024. The school generally performs worse than the nearby Flat Shoals Elementary, Sims Elementary, and Honey Creek Elementary schools on the Milestones Assessment, but better than some of the schools in the neighboring Newton County and Henry County districts.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 596 Oglesby Bridge Rd SE
       Conyers, GA  30094


(770) 483-9514

District: Rockdale County

SchoolDigger Rank:
815th of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools


Students who attend Barksdale Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    General Ray Davis Middle School
High:    Salem High School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.7 Help
Number of students:  489

Racial breakdown:

African American:
57.9%
White:
17.4%
Hispanic:
14.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  70.3% Help


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Compare Details Barksdale Elementary School ranks worse than 65.3% of elementary schools in Georgia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 31.68. (See more...)
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Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Rockdale County:

SchoolDigger ranks Rockdale County 148th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Barksdale Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 76.90 220th 1101 80.0%
2007 80.16 172nd 1125 84.7%
2008 82.79 129th 1134 88.6%
2009 79.26 180th 1133 84.1%
2010 83.60 121st 1183 89.8%
2011 81.77 171st 1212 85.9%
2012 78.03 221st 1201 81.6%
2013 78.85 222nd 1225 81.9%
2014 77.35 244th 1231 80.2%
2015 73.64 278th 1240 77.6%
2016 69.30 327th 1233 73.5%
2017 66.58 353rd 1205 70.7%
2018 69.32 337th 1209 72.1%
2019 63.05 418th 1234 66.1%
2021 35.46 744th 1214 38.7%
2022 51.65 551st 1244 55.7%
2023 49.91 549th 1242 55.8%
2024 31.68 815th 1248 34.7%
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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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by a parent
Tuesday, April 9, 2013

Open Quote This is a great school. I have an older child that attended k-5 and two other children enrolled there now. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Barksdale 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 698 698
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 693 693
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 704 704
1993 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 688 688
1994 669 24 7 6 3 n/a n/a 0 709
1995 718 18 7 8 0 n/a n/a 0 751
1996 718 18 7 8 0 n/a n/a 0 751
1997 684 20 11 16 0 n/a n/a 0 731
1998 658 21 11 13 0 n/a n/a 0 703
1999 611 38 7 10 1 n/a n/a 0 667
2000 608 41 9 12 5 n/a n/a 0 675
2001 575 64 11 15 5 n/a n/a 0 670
2002 469 103 13 15 0 n/a n/a 0 600
2003 469 103 13 15 0 n/a n/a 0 600
2004 450 119 17 21 0 n/a n/a 0 607
2005 403 144 15 17 1 n/a n/a 29 609
2006 379 161 10 26 2 n/a n/a 33 611
2007 315 191 9 29 2 n/a n/a 31 577
2008 260 205 10 40 0 n/a n/a 25 540
2009 240 183 8 36 0 n/a n/a 20 487
2010 227 208 12 40 1 0 28 0 516
2011 246 209 8 32 0 0 38 0 533
2012 239 227 6 28 0 0 32 0 532
2013 253 241 6 25 0 0 36 0 561
2014 250 245 7 35 0 1 35 0 573
2015 228 281 4 37 0 0 34 0 584
2016 214 260 6 34 0 1 34 0 549
2017 172 282 9 48 0 0 34 0 545
2018 186 301 8 51 0 0 38 0 584
2019 169 296 9 49 1 0 29 0 553
2020 125 292 10 56 0 0 38 0 521
2021 105 286 9 59 0 0 36 0 495
2022 84 308 8 71 0 0 31 0 502
2023 85 283 4 73 0 1 43 0 489

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 Barksdale Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 698 31.0 22.5 2.6
1991 693 40.0 17.3 1.9
1992 704 41.0 17.1 2.8
1993 688 36.0 19.1 4.2
1994 709 40.4 17.5 4.8
1995 751 40.0 18.8 5.9
1996 751 40.0 18.8 5.9
1997 731 38.0 19.2 11.4
1998 703 37.9 18.5 9.1
1999 667 36.7 18.2 10.2
2000 675 37.0 18.2 12.3
2001 670 37.5 17.9 14.3
2002 600 34.0 17.6 18.8
2003 600 34.0 17.6 18.8
2004 607 32.0 19.0 26
2005 609 35.0 17.4 29.3
2006 611 36.0 17.0 32.2
2007 577 36.0 16.0 37.4
2008 540 34.0 15.9 42.5
2009 487 35.5 13.7 49.5
2010 516 32.0 16.1 52.9
2011 533 31.5 16.9 58.9
2012 532 33.5 15.8 62.8
2013 561 34.4 16.3 61.7
2014 573 35.4 16.1 64.9
2015 584 39.0 14.9 63.9
2016 549 42.0 13.0 65.4
2017 545 41.2 13.2 61.7
2018 584 41.5 14.0 60.6
2019 553 40.0 13.8 64.9
2020 521 40.5 12.8 63.5
2021 495 40.0 12.3 52.9
2022 502 43.0 11.6 n/a
2023 489 45.5 10.7 70.3

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 Barksdale Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 698 31.0 22.5 2.6
1991 693 40.0 17.3 1.9
1992 704 41.0 17.1 2.8
1993 688 36.0 19.1 4.2
1994 709 40.4 17.5 4.8
1995 751 40.0 18.8 5.9
1996 751 40.0 18.8 5.9
1997 731 38.0 19.2 11.4
1998 703 37.9 18.5 9.1
1999 667 36.7 18.2 10.2
2000 675 37.0 18.2 12.3
2001 670 37.5 17.9 14.3
2002 600 34.0 17.6 18.8
2003 600 34.0 17.6 18.8
2004 607 32.0 19.0 26
2005 609 35.0 17.4 29.3
2006 611 36.0 17.0 32.2
2007 577 36.0 16.0 37.4
2008 540 34.0 15.9 42.5
2009 487 35.5 13.7 49.5
2010 516 32.0 16.1 52.9
2011 533 31.5 16.9 58.9
2012 532 33.5 15.8 62.8
2013 561 34.4 16.3 61.7
2014 573 35.4 16.1 64.9
2015 584 39.0 14.9 63.9
2016 549 42.0 13.0 65.4
2017 545 41.2 13.2 61.7
2018 584 41.5 14.0 60.6
2019 553 40.0 13.8 64.9
2020 521 40.5 12.8 63.5
2021 495 40.0 12.3 52.9
2022 502 43.0 11.6 n/a
2023 489 45.5 10.7 70.3

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Barksdale Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $461 (4.6%) $9,605 (95.4%) $10,066
2018 $466 (4.2%) $10,557 (95.8%) $11,024
2019 $549 (5.1%) $10,266 (94.9%) $10,816

Data source: Georgia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Barksdale 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 418th of 1234 Elementary schoolsRanks 549th of 1242 Elementary schools
 10.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Barksdale Elementary School)42.935
 7.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Rockdale County)34.826.7
 8.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4238.6
 3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Barksdale Elementary School)47.341.3
 6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Rockdale County)40.229.2
 11%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)5245.6
 6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Barksdale Elementary School)46.327.3
 19%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Rockdale County)35.923.3
 12.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4236.1
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Barksdale Elementary School)48.831.8
 17%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Rockdale County)37.525.6
 11.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4945.7
 3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Barksdale Elementary School)53.343.2
 10.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Rockdale County)42.534.1
 8.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4541.6
 3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Barksdale Elementary School)37.736.5
 1.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Rockdale County)26.118.7
 7.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4137.4
 3.6%
5th Grade Science (Barksdale Elementary School)57.555.4
 2.1%
   5th Grade Science (Rockdale County)33.632.6
 1%
   5th Grade Science (Georgia)4340
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students553489
 11.6%
African American296283
 4.4%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian94
 55.6%
Hispanic4973
 49%
Pacific Islander01
White16985
 49.7%
Two or More Races2943
 48.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients64.9%70.3%
 5.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Barksdale Elementary School

Students at Barksdale Elementary School are 58% African American, 17% White, 15% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races.

Barksdale Elementary School ranks 815th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 489 students attended Barksdale Elementary School.

Students who attend Barksdale Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : General Ray Davis Middle School
High : Salem High School


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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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