Serving 390 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Rowland 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 8% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 12% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 390 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Rowland Elementary School serves the southern part of Stone Mountain, GA, covering an attendance zone of approximately 2.5 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 2.5 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Rowland Elementary School's student population of 390 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
390 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1967
School Motto
Soaring to New Heights by demonstrating excellence in all things.
School Rankings
Rowland 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 Rowland Elementary School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2099 out of 2192 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
10%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
16%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
70%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
34%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)36.7%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
63%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
3%
6%
Showing 2005–2014. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rowland Elementary School's ranking?
Rowland Elementary School is ranked #2099 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 12% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Rowland Elementary School?
390 students attend Rowland Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Rowland Elementary School students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rowland Elementary School?
Rowland Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Rowland Elementary School offer ?
Rowland Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Rowland Elementary School part of?
Rowland Elementary School is part of Dekalb County School District.
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