- Enrollment
- 1,958
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Douglasville, GA
South Douglas Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for South Douglas Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 130186000062
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Douglas Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Georgia schools.
- #2 of 10
- elementary schools in Douglasville · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 24.6%
- free-lunch eligible
South Douglas Elementary School has class sizes larger than 76% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Douglas Elementary School ranks #2 of 10 elementary schools in Douglasville, GA.
School address
District: Douglas County · Georgia
NCES ID 130186000062 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+34 students YoY
South Douglas Elementary School grew from 520 students in 2022-23 to 554 in 2023-24 (+6.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 34.3 → 32.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+34 students YoY 130186000062 · Douglasville, GA Elementary · MID · TRAD
544 enr · 16:1 · 24.6% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Douglas County High School (1,958 students)
South Douglas Elementary School grew from 520 students in 2022-23 to 554 in 2023-24 (+6.5%). Teacher FTE lost 34.3 → 32.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
South Douglas Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Douglas County
Douglas County High School
1,958 students
- New Manchester
New Manchester High School
1,894 students
- Alexander High
Alexander High School
1,830 students
- Chapel Hill Hi
Chapel Hill High School
1,646 students
- Lithia Springs
Lithia Springs Comprehensive High School
1,460 students
- This school 544
South Douglas Elementary School
544 students
What this shows South Douglas Elementary School reports 544 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Douglas Elementary School compares
South Douglas Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16:1 | ▲ 11% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.6% | ▼ 59% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 544 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
544
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 76% in Georgia - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
6.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,179
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
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 544 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 51.7%
African American 27.0%
Two or More 10.7%
Hispanic or Latino 9.2%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 51.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.0, South Douglas Elementary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Douglas County reports $13,179 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Douglas Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas County High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| New Manchester High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alexander High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chapel Hill High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lithia Springs Comprehensive High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Douglas Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
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
Bright Star Elementary School
Standard public school
481 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~544 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Douglas Elementary School
How many students attend South Douglas Elementary School?
South Douglas Elementary School has 544 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Douglasville, GA. CCD year-over-year: 520 (2022-23) → 554 (2023-24), up 34.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Douglas Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Douglas Elementary School is 16:1, which is 11% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Douglas Elementary School?
24.6% of students at South Douglas Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Douglas Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at South Douglas Elementary School is White at 51.7% of enrollment, in Douglasville, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Douglas Elementary School?
South Douglas Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does South Douglas Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Douglasville?
By Resource Investment Index, South Douglas Elementary School ranks #2 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.
What other schools are in Douglas County?
Besides South Douglas 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.