Rowland Elementary School
Tel:
(678)676-6202
- Rowland Elementary School serves 576 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 14% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 20% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 16:1.
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 teacher:student ratio (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Rowland Elementary School's student population of 576 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 576 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 44 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Rowland Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has decreased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Rowland Elementary School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (GA) |
| Overall School Rank | #1915 out of 2,174 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 14% | 41% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20% | 41% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | 2% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 8% | 15% |
| Black | 90% | 37% |
| White | n/a | 40% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.19 | 0.42 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 100% | 57% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | DeKalb County School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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, elementary school is Dekalb Preparatory Academy Charter (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Decatur Dekalb Preparatory Academy Charter Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 495 students
0.8 miles
1402 Austin Dr
Decatur, GA 30032
(404)492-5061 0.8 K-8 495 - Decatur Towers High School Grades: 9-12 | 962 students
1.2 miles
3919 Brookcrest Cir
Decatur, GA 30032
(678)874-2202 1.2 9-12 962 - Stone Mountain Allgood Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 598 students
1.5 miles
659 Allgood Rd
Stone Mountain, GA 30083
(678)676-5102 1.5 PK-5 598 - Stone Mountain Dunaire Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 652 students
1.5 miles
651 S Indian Creek Dr
Stone Mountain, GA 30083
(678)676-5502 1.5 PK-5 652 - Decatur Peachcrest Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 1040 students
1.5 miles
1530 Joy Ln
Decatur, GA 30032
(678)874-1402 1.5 PK-5 1040
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