Serving 414 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Rock Spring 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 414 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rock Spring Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Rock Spring Elementary School's student population of 414 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
414 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Rock Spring Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rock Spring Elementary School is 0.26, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1301 out of 2204 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
6%
19%
Black
4%
36%
White
86%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rock Spring Elementary School's ranking?
Rock Spring Elementary School is ranked #1301 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Rock Spring Elementary School often compared to?
Rock Spring Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Saddle Ridge Elementary And Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Rock Spring Elementary School?
414 students attend Rock Spring Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Rock Spring Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rock Spring Elementary School?
Rock Spring Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Rock Spring Elementary School offer ?
Rock Spring Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Rock Spring Elementary School part of?
Rock Spring Elementary School is part of Walker County School District.
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