Flat Shoals Elementary School

1455 Flat Shoals Rd Se
Conyers, GA 30013
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 616 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Flat 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 22% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 616 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Bottom 50% in GA
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Flat Shoals Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Flat Shoals Elementary School's student population of 616 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
616 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
Year Founded
1973
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School Rankings

Flat 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 Flat Shoals Elementary School is 0.41, 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.
This School
State Level (GA)
#1479 out of 2192 schools
(Bottom 50%)
22%
39%
31%
40%
35-39%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
12%
19%
Black
76%
36%
White
4%
35%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.41
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Flat Shoals Elementary School's ranking?
Flat Shoals Elementary School is ranked #1479 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Flat Shoals Elementary School often compared to?
Flat Shoals Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Peek's Chapel Elementary School, Shoal Creek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Flat Shoals Elementary School?
616 students attend Flat Shoals Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Flat Shoals Elementary School students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Flat Shoals Elementary School?
Flat Shoals Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower 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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Flat Shoals Elementary School part of?
Flat Shoals Elementary School is part of Rockdale County School District.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 616 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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