Rock Spring Elementary School

Summary:

Rock Spring Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 412 students in grades PK-5 in Rock Spring, Georgia, which is part of the Walker County School District. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Georgia elementary schools over the past 10 years, with academic performance below the state and county averages across most grade levels and subject areas.

Rock Spring Elementary has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 54.85% to 66.49% over the past few years, which is higher than the nearby Saddle Ridge Elementary and Middle School (51.82%) but lower than Naomi Elementary (77.68%) and Gilbert Elementary (79.72%). The school's per-student spending has increased from $10,543 in 2016-2017 to $12,532 in 2018-2019, which is higher than Saddle Ridge Elementary and Middle School ($10,312) but lower than Woodstation Elementary ($11,083).

The analysis of Rock Spring Elementary School reveals a need for the school to address its declining academic performance and the socioeconomic challenges faced by its student population. By learning from the successes of nearby higher-performing schools, such as Saddle Ridge Elementary and Middle School and Chickamauga Elementary School, and implementing targeted interventions, the school can work to improve student outcomes and provide a more equitable educational experience for its community.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 372 Highway 95
       Rock Spring, GA  30739


(706) 764-1383

District: Walker County

SchoolDigger Rank:
679th of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools


Students who attend Rock Spring Elementary School usually attend:

High:    LaFayette High School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.4 Help
Number of students:  412

Racial breakdown:

White:
87.1%
Hispanic:
4.4%
Two or more races:
4.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  54.9% Help


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Compare Details Rock Spring Elementary School ranks worse than 54.4% of elementary schools in Georgia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.01. (See more...)
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Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Walker County:

SchoolDigger ranks Walker County 98th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Rock Spring Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 68.52 380th 1101 65.5%
2007 66.20 401st 1125 64.4%
2008 62.70 452nd 1134 60.1%
2009 59.97 493rd 1133 56.5%
2010 64.82 460th 1183 61.1%
2011 65.72 475th 1212 60.8%
2012 67.33 442nd 1201 63.2%
2013 70.82 379th 1225 69.1%
2014 66.21 479th 1231 61.1%
2015 68.59 327th 1240 73.6%
2016 57.14 470th 1233 61.9%
2017 43.94 643rd 1205 46.6%
2018 44.66 635th 1209 47.5%
2019 42.84 691st 1234 44.0%
2021 29.38 822nd 1214 32.3%
2022 33.39 799th 1244 35.8%
2023 41.23 669th 1242 46.1%
2024 41.01 679th 1248 45.6%
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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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Enrollment information for Rock Spring 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 339 339
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 295 295
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 265 265
1993 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 267 267
1994 258 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 260
1995 255 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 258
1996 255 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 258
1997 258 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 261
1998 281 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 283
1999 281 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 284
2000 310 4 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 314
2001 301 5 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 307
2002 340 5 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 346
2003 340 5 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 346
2004 353 4 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 360
2005 352 3 0 3 0 n/a n/a 7 365
2006 352 6 0 2 0 n/a n/a 7 367
2007 354 5 0 8 0 n/a n/a 9 376
2008 359 8 0 4 0 n/a n/a 10 381
2009 355 8 0 2 0 n/a n/a 10 375
2010 406 8 1 4 0 0 13 0 432
2011 398 9 2 4 0 0 14 0 427
2012 409 14 2 5 0 0 16 0 446
2013 432 12 3 6 0 0 14 0 467
2014 415 4 2 7 0 0 8 0 436
2015 385 10 3 8 0 0 10 0 416
2016 374 13 1 11 0 1 12 0 412
2017 382 9 1 14 0 0 16 0 422
2018 381 7 1 9 0 0 21 0 419
2019 362 6 0 14 0 0 20 0 402
2020 360 9 1 14 0 0 20 0 404
2021 351 9 3 9 0 0 16 0 388
2022 385 11 2 15 0 0 15 0 428
2023 359 15 3 18 0 0 17 0 412

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 Rock Spring Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 339 19.0 17.8 18.9
1991 295 19.0 15.5 18.3
1992 265 18.0 14.7 19.2
1993 267 16.0 16.7 23.6
1994 260 16.3 16.0 26.2
1995 258 16.0 16.1 27.9
1996 258 16.0 16.1 27.9
1997 261 16.5 15.8 38.3
1998 283 17.9 15.8 43.8
1999 284 20.5 13.9 43.3
2000 314 20.5 15.3 44.3
2001 307 21.9 14.0 40.7
2002 346 19.8 17.5 39.6
2003 346 19.8 17.5 39.6
2004 360 23.6 15.3 49.7
2005 365 26.8 13.6 49.4
2006 367 27.8 13.2 52.5
2007 376 30.9 12.2 56.1
2008 381 30.9 12.3 59.8
2009 375 31.4 11.9 63.6
2010 432 33.4 12.9 58.3
2011 427 35.3 12.0 63.9
2012 446 33.6 13.2 65.7
2013 467 33.0 14.1 63.4
2014 436 34.2 12.7 63.5
2015 416 33.0 12.6 67.5
2016 412 35.0 11.7 69.2
2017 422 36.7 11.4 67.8
2018 419 37.8 11.0 65.6
2019 402 36.8 10.9 60.2
2020 404 36.1 11.1 60.1
2021 388 36.4 10.6 66.5
2022 428 38.4 11.1 n/a
2023 412 39.5 10.4 54.9

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 Rock Spring Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 339 19.0 17.8 18.9
1991 295 19.0 15.5 18.3
1992 265 18.0 14.7 19.2
1993 267 16.0 16.7 23.6
1994 260 16.3 16.0 26.2
1995 258 16.0 16.1 27.9
1996 258 16.0 16.1 27.9
1997 261 16.5 15.8 38.3
1998 283 17.9 15.8 43.8
1999 284 20.5 13.9 43.3
2000 314 20.5 15.3 44.3
2001 307 21.9 14.0 40.7
2002 346 19.8 17.5 39.6
2003 346 19.8 17.5 39.6
2004 360 23.6 15.3 49.7
2005 365 26.8 13.6 49.4
2006 367 27.8 13.2 52.5
2007 376 30.9 12.2 56.1
2008 381 30.9 12.3 59.8
2009 375 31.4 11.9 63.6
2010 432 33.4 12.9 58.3
2011 427 35.3 12.0 63.9
2012 446 33.6 13.2 65.7
2013 467 33.0 14.1 63.4
2014 436 34.2 12.7 63.5
2015 416 33.0 12.6 67.5
2016 412 35.0 11.7 69.2
2017 422 36.7 11.4 67.8
2018 419 37.8 11.0 65.6
2019 402 36.8 10.9 60.2
2020 404 36.1 11.1 60.1
2021 388 36.4 10.6 66.5
2022 428 38.4 11.1 n/a
2023 412 39.5 10.4 54.9

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 Rock Spring Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $589 (5.6%) $9,955 (94.4%) $10,543
2018 $662 (5.8%) $10,789 (94.2%) $11,452
2019 $713 (5.7%) $11,819 (94.3%) $12,532

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Rock Spring Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 691st of 1234 Elementary schoolsRanks 669th of 1242 Elementary schools
 2.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Rock Spring Elementary School)46.538.5
 8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Walker County)39.633.2
 6.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4238.6
 3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Rock Spring Elementary School)34.939.1
 4.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Walker County)44.738.3
 6.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)5245.6
 6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Rock Spring Elementary School)33.326.1
 7.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Walker County)41.131.9
 9.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4236.1
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Rock Spring Elementary School)28.341.3
 13%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Walker County)37.239.9
 2.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4945.7
 3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Rock Spring Elementary School)43.538
 5.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Walker County)42.540.5
 2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4541.6
 3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Rock Spring Elementary School)31.924
 7.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Walker County)30.732.3
 1.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4137.4
 3.6%
5th Grade Science (Rock Spring Elementary School)46.424
 22.4%
   5th Grade Science (Walker County)47.241.2
 6%
   5th Grade Science (Georgia)4340
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students402412
 2.5%
African American615
 150%
American Indian00
Asian03
Hispanic1418
 28.6%
Pacific Islander00
White362359
 0.8%
Two or More Races2017
 15%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients60.2%54.9%
 5.3%


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Students who attend Rock Spring Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : LaFayette High School

Students at Rock Spring Elementary School are 87% White, 4% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 4% African American.

Rock Spring Elementary School ranks 679th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 412 students attended Rock Spring Elementary 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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