Flat Shoals Elementary School serves 570 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Flat Shoals Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 570 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Flat Shoals Elementary School's student population of 570 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
570 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Flat Shoals Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,168 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Flat Shoals Elementary School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1939 out of 2168 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
36%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
39%

Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1

American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
4%
18%

Black
92%
36%

White
n/a
37%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%

All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
53%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
6%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Flat Shoals Elementary School's ranking?
Flat Shoals Elementary School is ranked #1939 out of 2,168 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% GA state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average).
How many students attend Flat Shoals Elementary School?
570 students attend Flat Shoals Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Flat Shoals Elementary School students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Flat Shoals Elementary School?
Flat Shoals Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Flat Shoals Elementary School offer ?
Flat Shoals Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Flat Shoals Elementary School part of?
Flat Shoals Elementary School is part of Dekalb County School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Fall Break (Students) / Teachers' Workday
October 06, 2023 (Friday)
Columbus/Indigenous Peoples Day (Schools Closed)
October 09, 2023 (Monday)
Thanksgiving Break (Schools Closed)
November 20, 2023 (Monday)
Last Day of 1st Semester
December 15, 2023 (Friday)
Winter Break (Schools Closed)
December 18, 2023 (Monday)
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