Dorothy Hains Elementary School

1820 Windsor Spring Rd
Augusta, GA 30906
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 445 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Dorothy Hains 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 14% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 13% (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 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 445 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : Bottom 50% in GA
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Dorothy Hains Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

School Overview

Dorothy Hains Elementary School's student population of 445 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
445 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Dorothy Hains Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dorothy Hains Elementary School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (GA)
#1962 out of 2204 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Dorothy Hains Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
14%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Dorothy Hains Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
13%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Dorothy Hains Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
6-9%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Dorothy Hains Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Dorothy Hains Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
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Hispanic
6%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Dorothy Hains Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
84%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Dorothy Hains Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
6%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Dorothy Hains Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Dorothy Hains Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Dorothy Hains Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Georgia.
0.29
This chart displays the diversity score of Dorothy Hains Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Dorothy Hains Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
3%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Dorothy Hains Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dorothy Hains Elementary School's ranking?
Dorothy Hains Elementary School is ranked #1962 out of 2,204 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?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 13% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Dorothy Hains Elementary School?
445 students attend Dorothy Hains Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Dorothy Hains Elementary School students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dorothy Hains Elementary School?
Dorothy Hains Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dorothy Hains Elementary School offer ?
Dorothy Hains Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Dorothy Hains Elementary School part of?
Dorothy Hains Elementary School is part of Richmond County School District.

School Reviews

5   6/21/2024
A. Dorothy Hains Elementary School is an amazing school especially due to its teachers and the fact that it has had a district Teacher of the Year in the past. Having dedicated and inspiring teachers can make a huge difference in a school's atmosphere and the quality of education students receive. The teachers are caring and nurturing to the students.
- Posted by Teacher - TT20

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 445 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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