Rock Spring Elementary

www.henry.k12.ga.us/rs

654 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Rock Spring Elementary School, located in McDonough, Georgia, is part of the Henry County School District. Serving a suburban community, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive academic environment that emphasizes foundational learning, character development, and student engagement. As part of a larger district known for its focus on innovation and college-and-career readiness, Rock Spring utilizes a curriculum aligned with state standards while encouraging extracurricular participation to help students develop well-rounded social and academic skills.

The school places a strong emphasis on the partnership between educators, families, and the local community to ensure student success. By providing resources that cater to diverse learning needs, Rock Spring aims to create a safe and inclusive atmosphere where elementary-aged children can thrive. For families or prospective residents, the school is recognized as a key pillar in the McDonough area, committed to maintaining rigorous educational benchmarks and preparing its students for a successful transition to middle school.

654

Total Students

49.1

Full-Time Teachers

13.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

50.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rock Spring Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	301
Hispanic	79
Black	205
Asian	9
Two or More	60

White
301 (46.0%)
Black
205 (31.3%)
Hispanic
79 (12.1%)
Two or More
60 (9.2%)
Asian
9 (1.4%)

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:	Henry County
Phone:	(770)957-6851
Website:	http://www.henry.k12.ga.us/rs
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	654
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	49.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	277
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	56

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 5

Kindergarten 81

Grade 1 104

Grade 2 108

Grade 3 114

Grade 4 113

Grade 5 129