Serving 697 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Factory Shoals Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 23% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% 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: 697 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Factory Shoals Elementary School serves the eastern part of Lithia Springs, GA, covering an area of approximately 8.3 square miles. Families typically experience a short drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with most residents living within 2 miles of the zone's edge, which extends up to 3.4 miles at its farthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Factory Shoals Elementary School's student population of 697 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
697 students
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
School Motto
DIVE: Determined Individuals Valuing Education
School Rankings
Factory Shoals Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Factory Shoals Elementary School is 0.53, 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
#1607 out of 2192 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
21%
20%
Black
65%
36%
White
7%
34%
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33.7%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
63%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Factory Shoals Elementary School's ranking?
Factory Shoals Elementary School is ranked #1607 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Factory Shoals Elementary School often compared to?
Factory Shoals Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Annette Winn Elementary School, Mount Carmel Elementary School, New Manchester Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Factory Shoals Elementary School?
697 students attend Factory Shoals Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Factory Shoals Elementary School students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Factory Shoals Elementary School?
Factory Shoals Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Factory Shoals Elementary School offer ?
Factory Shoals Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Factory Shoals Elementary School part of?
Factory Shoals Elementary School is part of Douglas County School District.
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