Rainbow Elementary School
Rainbow Elementary School serves 430 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Rainbow 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 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (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 27% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 15:1.
School Overview
Rainbow Elementary School's student population of 430 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 430 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 38 teachers |
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School Comparison
Rainbow Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 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 Rainbow Elementary School is 0.10, 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 | #1649 out of 2188 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 24% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 27% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 15% |
| Black | 95% | 37% |
| White | n/a | 40% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.10 | 0.69 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 84% | 56% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Dekalb County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Rainbow Elementary School is Southwest Dekalb High School (0.1 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Columbia Middle School (1.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Canby Lane Elementary School (1.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Decatur Southwest Dekalb High School Math: 19% | Reading: 42%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,189 student10
0.1 miles
2863 Kelley Chapel Rd
Decatur, GA 30034
(678) 874-1902 0.1 9-12 1,189 - Decatur Canby Lane Elementary School Math: 13% | Reading: 15%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 544 students10
1.1 miles
4150 Green Hawk Trl
Decatur, GA 30035
(678) 874-0602 1.1 PK-5 544 - Decatur Bob Mathis Elementary School Math: 22% | Reading: 28%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 436 students10
1.4 miles
3505 Boring Rd
Decatur, GA 30034
(678) 874-5802 1.4 PK-5 436 - Decatur Columbia Middle School Math: 13% | Reading: 21%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 900 students10
1.7 miles
3001 Columbia Dr
Decatur, GA 30034
(678) 875-0502 1.7 6-8 900 - Decatur Chapel Hill Elementary School Math: 13% | Reading: 21%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 620 students10
1.8 miles
3536 Radcliffe Blvd
Decatur, GA 30034
(678) 676-8402 1.8 PK-5 620
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