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Dorsett Shoals Elementary School

5866 Dorsett Shoals Rd
Douglasville, GA 30135
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 387 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Dorsett Shoals Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 387 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 74%
  • : Top 50% in GA
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 41% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Dorsett Shoals Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Dorsett Shoals Elementary School's student population of 387 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
387 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Dorsett Shoals Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dorsett Shoals Elementary School is 0.71, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (GA)
#1001 out of 2204 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Dorsett Shoals Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
31%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Dorsett Shoals Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
41%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Dorsett Shoals Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Dorsett Shoals Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Dorsett Shoals Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Dorsett Shoals Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
25%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Dorsett Shoals Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
40%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Dorsett Shoals Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
26%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Dorsett Shoals Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Dorsett Shoals Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Dorsett Shoals Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Georgia.
0.71
This chart displays the diversity score of Dorsett Shoals Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Dorsett Shoals Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Dorsett Shoals Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dorsett Shoals Elementary School's ranking?
Dorsett Shoals Elementary School is ranked #1001 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Dorsett Shoals Elementary School often compared to?
Dorsett Shoals Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Burnett Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Dorsett Shoals Elementary School?
387 students attend Dorsett Shoals Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Dorsett Shoals Elementary School students are Black, 26% of students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dorsett Shoals Elementary School?
Dorsett Shoals Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dorsett Shoals Elementary School offer ?
Dorsett Shoals Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Dorsett Shoals Elementary School part of?
Dorsett Shoals Elementary School is part of Douglas County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 387 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 74%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 41% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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