South Douglas Elementary School

544 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

South Douglas Elementary School is a public school located in Douglasville, Georgia, serving students within the Douglas County School System. The school is committed to fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. By integrating a rigorous curriculum with character-building initiatives, the school strives to prepare its diverse student population for future academic success and responsible citizenship.

Beyond its core instructional program, South Douglas Elementary places a strong emphasis on community involvement and parental engagement. The school frequently hosts events and maintains active communication channels to ensure that families are well-connected to their children’s educational journey. Through the collaboration of dedicated faculty, staff, and parents, the school works to create a supportive culture where students are encouraged to reach their full potential in a safe and nurturing atmosphere.

544

Total Students

34.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

46.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South Douglas Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	281
Hispanic	50
Black	147
Asian	5
Two or More	58
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
281 (51.7%)
Black
147 (27.0%)
Two or More
58 (10.7%)
Hispanic
50 (9.2%)
Asian
5 (0.9%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Douglas County
Phone:	(770)651-4500
Website:	http://[email protected]
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	544
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	213
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	41

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 65

Grade 1 97

Grade 2 74

Grade 3 104

Grade 4 100

Grade 5 104

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for South Douglas Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	65
Grade 1	97
Grade 2	74
Grade 3	104
Grade 4	100
Grade 5	104

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for South Douglas Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	267	49.1%
Male	277	50.9%

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th