Rowland Elementary School
Rowland Elementary School serves 565 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Rowland 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 14% (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 18% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 15:1.
Top Placements
Rowland Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
Rowland Elementary School's student population of 565 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 565 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 45 teachers |
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School Comparison
Rowland 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 Rowland Elementary School is 0.27, 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 | #1986 out of 2188 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 14% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 18% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | n/a |
| Asian | 3% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 9% | 15% |
| Black | 85% | 37% |
| White | n/a | 40% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.27 | 0.69 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 100% | 56% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14) | 3% | 6% |
| 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 Rowland Elementary School is Towers High School (1.2 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Dekalb Preparatory Academy Charter (0.8 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Decatur Dekalb Preparatory Academy Charter Charter School
Math: 23% | Reading: 27%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: K-8 | 517 students10
0.8 miles
1402 Austin Dr
Decatur, GA 30032
(404) 492-5061 0.8 K-8 517 - Decatur Towers High School Math: 17% | Reading: 15-19%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 957 students10
1.2 miles
3919 Brookcrest Cir
Decatur, GA 30032
(678) 874-2202 1.2 9-12 957 - Stone Mountain Allgood Elementary School Math: 31% | Reading: 25%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 555 students10
1.5 miles
659 Allgood Rd
Stone Mountain, GA 30083
(678) 676-5102 1.5 PK-5 555 - Stone Mountain Dunaire Elementary School Math: 11% | Reading: 14%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 712 students10
1.5 miles
651 S Indian Creek Dr
Stone Mountain, GA 30083
(678) 676-5502 1.5 PK-5 712 - Decatur Peachcrest Elementary School Math: 13% | Reading: 14%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 968 students10
1.5 miles
1530 Joy Ln
Decatur, GA 30032
(678) 874-1402 1.5 PK-5 968
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