Lithia Springs Elementary School
Lithia Springs Elementary School serves 501 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Lithia Springs Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 60% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Top Placements
Lithia Springs Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
Lithia Springs Elementary School's student population of 501 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 501 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 36 teachers |
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School Comparison
Lithia Springs Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 2,188 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Lithia Springs Elementary School is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (GA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1048 out of 2188 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 37% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 45% | 15% |
| Black | 34% | 37% |
| White | 18% | 40% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.66 | 0.69 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 76% | 56% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Douglas County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Lithia Springs Elementary School is Lithia Springs Comprehensive High School (2.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Turner Middle School (0.1 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Lithia Springs Turner Middle School Math: 26% | Reading: 33%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 800 students10
0.1 miles
7101 Turner Dr
Lithia Springs, GA 30122
(770) 651-5500 0.1 6-8 800 - Lithia Springs Annette Winn Elementary School Math: 43% | Reading: 40%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: K-5 | 441 students10
0.6 miles
3536 Veterans Memorial Hwy
Lithia Springs, GA 30122
(770) 651-3100 0.6 K-5 441 - Lithia Springs Lithia Springs Comprehensive High School Math: 21% | Reading: 35%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,582 student10
2.3 miles
2520 E County Line Rd
Lithia Springs, GA 30122
(770) 651-6700 2.3 9-12 1,582 - Lithia Springs Sweetwater Elementary School Math: 20% | Reading: 29%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 570 students10
2.3 miles
2505 E County Line Rd
Lithia Springs, GA 30122
(770) 651-4600 2.3 K-5 570 - Austell Austell Elementary School Math: 34% | Reading: 43%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 494 students10
2.5 miles
5600 Mulberry St
Austell, GA 30106
(770) 819-5804 2.5 PK-5 494
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