Shadow Rock Elementary School

1040 King Way Dr
Lithonia, GA 30058
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
1/
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Bottom 50%
Shadow Rock Elementary School serves 492 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Shadow Rock 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 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 62% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 492 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50% in GA
  • Math Proficiency
    : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Shadow Rock Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

School Overview

Shadow Rock Elementary School's student population of 492 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
492 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
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School Rankings

Shadow Rock Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,168 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Shadow Rock Elementary School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (GA)
Overall Testing Rank
#1974 out of 2168 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
36%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
39%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
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Hispanic
8%
17%
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Black
85%
36%
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White
2%
38%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
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Diversity Score
0.27
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
5%
5%
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School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Shadow Rock Elementary School's ranking?
Shadow Rock Elementary School is ranked #1974 out of 2,168 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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% GA state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average).
How many students attend Shadow Rock Elementary School?
492 students attend Shadow Rock Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Shadow Rock Elementary School students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shadow Rock Elementary School?
Shadow Rock Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Shadow Rock Elementary School offer ?
Shadow Rock Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Shadow Rock Elementary School part of?
Shadow Rock Elementary School is part of Dekalb County School District.

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Last Day of School (2nd Semester)
May 24, 2023 (Wednesday)

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 492 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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