Doves Creek Elementary School serves 355 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 75-79% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 81%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 90-94% (which was approximately equal to the Georgia state average of 93%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 49% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
355 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)75-79%
81%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)90-94%
93%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
8%
18%
Black
34%
36%
White
51%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 81% GA state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 93% GA state average).
How many students attend Doves Creek Elementary School?
355 students attend Doves Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Doves Creek Elementary School students are White, 34% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Doves Creek Elementary School?
Doves Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Doves Creek Elementary School offer ?
Doves Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Doves Creek Elementary School part of?
Doves Creek Elementary School is part of Elbert County School District.
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