Serving 645 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bill Arp 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 37% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is equal to the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 645 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Bill Arp Elementary School serves the southwest part of Douglasville, GA, covering an area of approximately 8.6 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a short drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 2.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bill Arp Elementary School's student population of 645 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
645 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Bill Arp Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bill Arp Elementary School is 0.71, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#899 out of 2192 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
27%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Black
42%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
White
21%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.2%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
63%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bill Arp Elementary School's ranking?
Bill Arp Elementary School is ranked #899 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Bill Arp Elementary School often compared to?
Bill Arp Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Holly Springs Elementary School, Brighten Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Bill Arp Elementary School?
645 students attend Bill Arp Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Bill Arp Elementary School students are Black, 27% of students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bill Arp Elementary School?
Bill Arp Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bill Arp Elementary School offer ?
Bill Arp Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bill Arp Elementary School part of?
Bill Arp Elementary School is part of Douglas County School District.
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