Enrollment
404
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Douglasville, GA
Dorsett Shoals Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Dorsett Shoals Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 130186001927
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dorsett Shoals Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #3 of 10
- elementary schools in Douglasville · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 65.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Dorsett Shoals Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dorsett Shoals Elementary School ranks #3 of 10 elementary schools in Douglasville, GA.
School address
District: Douglas County · Georgia
NCES ID 130186001927 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
65.1%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dorsett Shoals Elementary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Dorsett Shoals Elementary School
Dorsett Shoals Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Douglasville, Georgia, enrolling 404 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13:1 puts it in the smaller third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 65.1% lands close to the Georgia typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 404 puts it in the smaller third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 196 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #72.
Its student body is led by African American (42%) and Hispanic or Latino (26%) (diversity index 70/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 404 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 18.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Douglasville's elementary schools, it stands alongside Brighten Academy (812 students): Dorsett Shoals Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13:1 vs 17.7:1).
Douglas County also operates Douglas County High School (1,958 students) and New Manchester High School (1,894 students) alongside Dorsett Shoals Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Dorsett Shoals Elementary School compares
Dorsett Shoals Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13:1 | ▼ 10% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.1% | ▲ 7% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 404 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
404
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
65.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 32% in Georgia - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
24.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,996
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $13,863
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 404 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
31
in-school suspensions + 43 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 41.6%
Hispanic or Latino 26.2%
White 24.0%
Two or More 6.7%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 41.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.6, Dorsett Shoals Elementary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Douglas County, which includes Dorsett Shoals Elementary School.
$12,996
Per student
-6%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.8%
State 43.1%
Federal 18.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Dorsett Shoals Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| New Manchester High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alexander High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chapel Hill High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lithia Springs Comprehensive High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dorsett Shoals Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,958
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,894
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,830
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,646
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,460
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar elementary schools in Douglasville
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Brighten Academy
Standard public school
812 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
Bill Arp Elementary School
Standard public school
645 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Chapel Hill Elementary School
Standard public school
620 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
South Douglas Elementary School
Standard public school
544 students 16:1 students per teacher
Arbor Station Elementary School
Standard public school
544 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
North Douglas Elementary School
Standard public school
537 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Georgia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~404 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Dorsett Shoals Elementary School
How many students attend Dorsett Shoals Elementary School?
Dorsett Shoals Elementary School has 404 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Douglasville, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dorsett Shoals Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dorsett Shoals Elementary School is 13:1, which is 10% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dorsett Shoals Elementary School?
65.1% of students at Dorsett Shoals Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dorsett Shoals Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Dorsett Shoals Elementary School is African American at 41.6% of enrollment, in Douglasville, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dorsett Shoals Elementary School?
Dorsett Shoals Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Dorsett Shoals Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Douglasville?
By Resource Investment Index, Dorsett Shoals Elementary School ranks #3 of 10 elementary schools in Douglasville, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Douglasville on the city page.
Is Dorsett Shoals Elementary School a good school?
Dorsett Shoals Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Douglas County?
Besides Dorsett Shoals Elementary School, Douglas County also operates Douglas County High School (1,958 students), New Manchester High School (1,894 students), and Alexander High School (1,830 students). See the Douglas County district page for the complete list.
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