Rock Spring Elementary School

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

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:
679^th of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,532

Students who attend Rock Spring Elementary School usually attend:

High:

LaFayette High School

Student/teacher ratio: 10.2

Number of students: 414

Racial breakdown:

White:

86.2%

Hispanic:

5.8%

Two or more races:

4.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 72.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Rock Spring Elementary School ranks worse than 54.4% of elementary schools in Georgia. It also ranks 5^th among 10 ranked elementary schools in the Walker County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.01. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (86.2%), Hispanic (5.8%), two or more races (4.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 72.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Rock Spring Elementary School is 10.2, which is the lowest among 10 elementary schools in the Walker County School District! (See more...)

Compare Rock Spring Elementary School employs 40.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Rock Spring Elementary School is $12,532, which is the highest among 10 elementary schools in the Walker County School District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Walker County:

SchoolDigger ranks Walker County 98^th 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
2006	68.52	380^th	1101	65.5%
2007	66.20	401^st	1125	64.4%
2008	62.70	452^nd	1134	60.1%
2009	59.97	493^rd	1133	56.5%
2010	64.82	460^th	1183	61.1%
2011	65.72	475^th	1212	60.8%
2012	67.33	442^nd	1201	63.2%
2013	70.82	379^th	1225	69.1%
2014	66.21	479^th	1231	61.1%
2015	68.59	327^th	1240	73.6%
2016	57.14	470^th	1233	61.9%
2017	43.94	643^rd	1205	46.6%
2018	44.66	635^th	1209	47.5%
2019	42.84	691^st	1234	44.0%
2021	29.38	822^nd	1214	32.3%
2022	33.39	799^th	1244	35.8%
2023	41.23	669^th	1242	46.1%
2024	41.01	679^th	1248	45.6%

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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 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
2024	357	14	1	24	0	0	18	0	414

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
2024	414	40.3	10.2	72.2

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
2024	414	40.3	10.2	72.2

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 Rock Spring Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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 691^st of 1234 Elementary schools	Ranks 669^th 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)	46.5	38.5	8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Walker County)	39.6	33.2	6.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	38.6	3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Rock Spring Elementary School)	34.9	39.1	4.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Walker County)	44.7	38.3	6.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	52	45.6	6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Rock Spring Elementary School)	33.3	26.1	7.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Walker County)	41.1	31.9	9.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	36.1	5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Rock Spring Elementary School)	28.3	41.3	13%
4th Grade Mathematics (Walker County)	37.2	39.9	2.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	49	45.7	3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Rock Spring Elementary School)	43.5	38	5.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Walker County)	42.5	40.5	2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	45	41.6	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Rock Spring Elementary School)	31.9	24	7.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Walker County)	30.7	32.3	1.6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	41	37.4	3.6%
5th Grade Science (Rock Spring Elementary School)	46.4	24	22.4%
5th Grade Science (Walker County)	47.2	41.2	6%
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	402	412	2.5%
African American	6	15	150%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	3
Hispanic	14	18	28.6%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	362	359	0.8%
Two or More Races	20	17	15%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	60.2%	54.9%	5.3%

Schools Near Rock Spring Elementary School

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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
Rock Spring Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	372 Highway 95	Rock Spring	30739	Walker County	Walker County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 764-1383	414	40	10.2	72.2%	357 (86.2%)	14 (3.4%)	24 (5.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (4.3%)	41	679^th of 1248 public elementary schools	45.6%		41.2	669^th of 1242 public elementary schools	46.1%	10	37.9	27.3	48.8				39.4	45.5	16.3				25.6			$12,532	$713	$11,819
Saddle Ridge Elementary and Middle School	Public	PK, KG-8	9858 N Highway 27	Rock Spring	30739	Walker County	Walker County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 375-1219	673	60	11.2	67.2%	605 (89.9%)	15 (2.2%)	13 (1.9%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (5.8%)	52.7	533^rd of 1248 public elementary schools	57.3%		56	498^th of 1242 public elementary schools	59.9%	35	36.4	45.5	37.7	50.4	38.6	55.9	44.4	62.1	24.6	32.1	34.8	34.4	24.6	22.4	52.7	$10,312	$595	$9,717
Chickamauga Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	210 Crescent Ave	Chickamauga	30707	Walker County	Chickamauga City	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 382-3100	539	31	17.1	27.6%	510 (94.6%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.0%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (1.9%)	83.6	194^th of 1248 public elementary schools	84.5%		85.1	180^th of 1242 public elementary schools	85.5%	14	65.2	63.4	65.7				57.3	74.4	50.5				52.5			$8,257	$387	$7,870
Woodstation Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3404 Colbert Hollow Rd	Rock Spring	30739	Walker County	Catoosa County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 935-6700	400	30	13.3	54.3%	362 (90.5%)	4 (1.0%)	14 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (4.8%)	46.6	603^rd of 1248 public elementary schools	51.7%		67.7	362^nd of 1242 public elementary schools	70.9%	241	39.3	34.4	38.7				39.3	50.0	32.3				35.5			$11,083	$394	$10,690
Cherokee Ridge Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2423 Johnson Rd	Chickamauga	30707	Walker County	Walker County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 375-9831	550	48	11.5	84.2%	458 (83.3%)	23 (4.2%)	25 (4.5%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	40 (7.3%)	40.9	681^st of 1248 public elementary schools	45.4%		39.2	703^rd of 1242 public elementary schools	43.4%	22	33.0	21.7	47.9				29.0	30.0	35.6				49.3			$11,078	$775	$10,303
North LaFayette Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	610 N Duke St	La Fayette	30728	Walker County	Walker County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 638-1869	421	38	11.0	81.7%	357 (84.8%)	16 (3.8%)	16 (3.8%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (6.9%)	39.6	702^nd of 1248 public elementary schools	43.8%		45.2	617^th of 1242 public elementary schools	50.3%	85	36.4	27.0	35.0				47.3	48.4	20.3				30.0			$10,750	$538	$10,212
Ringgold Primary School	Public	PK, KG-2	340 Evitt Ln	Ringgold	30736	Catoosa County	Catoosa County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 937-5437	554	44	12.7	54.5%	451 (81.4%)	21 (3.8%)	34 (6.1%)	7 (1.3%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (7.0%)								(n/a)																$11,191	$447	$10,744
Ringgold Elementary School	Public	3-5	322 Evitt Ln	Ringgold	30736	Catoosa County	Catoosa County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 935-2912	428	33	13.1	53.5%	360 (84.1%)	18 (4.2%)	21 (4.9%)	5 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (5.6%)	55.9	493^rd of 1248 public elementary schools	60.5%		46.8	595^th of 1242 public elementary schools	52.1%	102	34.9	46.8	52.2				37.7	48.2	41.0				42.5			$10,603	$389	$10,214
Boynton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3938 Boynton Dr	Ringgold	30736	Catoosa County	Catoosa County	No	No	No	No	(706) 866-1521	585	45	13.0	41.0%	503 (86.0%)	14 (2.4%)	35 (6.0%)	6 (1.0%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (4.1%)	65.4	396^th of 1248 public elementary schools	68.3%		65.6	388^th of 1242 public elementary schools	68.8%	8	48.6	51.2	60.6				34.3	46.3	48.5				49.5			$9,669	$571	$9,097
Naomi Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4038 E Highway 136	La Fayette	30728	Walker County	Walker County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 638-2443	332	29	11.3	91.9%	286 (86.1%)	7 (2.1%)	13 (3.9%)	4 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (6.6%)	45.2	624^th of 1248 public elementary schools	50.0%		28.3	865^th of 1242 public elementary schools	30.4%	241	20.0	18.4	66.7				26.7	40.5	36.7				51.0			$12,383	$686	$11,697

Frequently Asked Questions about Rock Spring Elementary School

Is Rock Spring Elementary School a good school?

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

What schools do graduates of Rock Spring Elementary School attend?

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

High : LaFayette High School

What is the racial makeup of Rock Spring Elementary School?

Students at Rock Spring Elementary School are 86% White, 6% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 3% African American.

What district is Rock Spring Elementary School in?

Walker County

How many students attend Rock Spring Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 414 students attended Rock Spring Elementary School.

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