Serving 880 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Dowell Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower 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 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 880 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 86%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in GA
Math Proficiency
: 35% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 37% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Dowell 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 Dowell Elementary School is 0.69, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Dowell Elementary School?
880 students attend Dowell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Dowell Elementary School students are Hispanic, 36% of students are Black, 14% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dowell Elementary School?
Dowell Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dowell Elementary School offer ?
Dowell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Dowell Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 880 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 86%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 35% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 37% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
