Serving 496 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, David L Rainer Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (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 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 496 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: David L Rainer Elementary School serves the southern part of Kingsland, GA, covering an area of approximately 11.1 square miles. Families within this attendance zone typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest point being about 2.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
David L Rainer Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Science Proficiency
School Overview
David L Rainer Elementary School's student population of 496 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
496 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Together we achieve more.
School Rankings
David L Rainer Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of David L Rainer Elementary School is 0.69, 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
#434 out of 2192 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
12%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
26%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
White
46%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
14%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.3%
26.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
63%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-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 David L Rainer Elementary School's ranking?
David L Rainer Elementary School is ranked #434 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are David L Rainer Elementary School often compared to?
David L Rainer Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kingsland Elementary School, Mamie Lou Gross Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend David L Rainer Elementary School?
496 students attend David L Rainer Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of David L Rainer Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Black, 14% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of David L Rainer Elementary School?
David L Rainer Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does David L Rainer Elementary School offer ?
David L Rainer Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is David L Rainer Elementary School part of?
David L Rainer Elementary School is part of Camden County School District.
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