What grades does Dorsett Shoals Elementary School serve?

Dorsett Shoals Elementary School operates as a Primary school within the local district. The school serves families in the Douglasville area.

Where is Dorsett Shoals Elementary School located?

Dorsett Shoals Elementary School is a urban school in Douglasville, GA.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Dorsett Shoals Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Dorsett Shoals Elementary School is 13.6:1. Lower ratios generally indicate smaller class sizes.

What schools are in Douglasville, GA?

Schools in Douglasville include Dorsett Shoals Elementary School and others operated by the local district. The district serves families throughout the Douglasville area.

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Dorsett Shoals Elementary School — School Calendar 2026-27

Primary|Douglasville, Georgia|Douglas County

Douglasville, GA 30135

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Oct

Mon

World Teacher Day (Dress Up Day)Staff DayDistrict-wide

Oct

Tue

ThinkCerca Benchmark Testing (Writing)examDistrict-wide

Oct

Wed

Science Benchmark Testing examDistrict-wide

Oct

Thu

Social Studies Benchmark Testing examDistrict-wide

Oct

Fri

Fundraiser EndsEvent

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Oct

Mon

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School Profile

Grades

PK–5

Enrollment

394

Student:Teacher

13.6:1

Locale

Suburban

District

Douglas County

Econ. Disadvantaged

80.7%

Phone

(770)651-3700

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

35-39%

Math Proficiency

15-19%

Chronic Absenteeism

6.2%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

43 students enrolled

Student-Teacher Ratio: 12.8:1

Near average in GA

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

403

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

31.6

100% fully certified

Counselors

Social Workers

0.25

Nurses

0.33000001

School Resource Officers

0.5

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$13,179

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$8,258

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$15,529

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 15%State 41%Local 44%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$376,108

-2.6% 1yr+33.7% 5yr

Atlanta, GA metro area

Community Need Level

Elevated

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

19.5%

Below 150% poverty line

6.7%

Unemployment rate

12.3%

Uninsured residents

9.6%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

3,702

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

3,520

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

1,300 (37%)

Other Health Impairment

515 (15%)

Autism

466 (13%)

Speech/Language Impairment

353 (10%)

Intellectual Disability

242 (7%)

Emotional Disturbance

124 (4%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

404

Current enrollment

Declining(-11% 5yr)

Coming Up

Mon, Oct 5, 2026

World Teacher Day (Dress Up Day)

Staff Day

Tue, Oct 6, 2026

ThinkCerca Benchmark Testing (Writing)

exam

Wed, Oct 7, 2026

Science Benchmark Testing

exam

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in Douglas County. Dorsett Shoals Elementary School follows the district calendar.

Date	Event	Type	Level
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Holiday for all-Labor DayDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Holiday	—
Tue, Sep 8, 2026	Teacher Work Day (No School) District-wide Review the calendar for the full scope of this non-instructional day.	Staff Day	—
Tue, Sep 8, 2026	Student Holiday \| Teacher Work DayDistrict-wide Check the calendar for student holiday dates and teacher work day details.	Holiday	—
Fri, Sep 11, 2026	Grandparents' Breakfast District-wide Check the event notice for date, time and registration details.	Break	—
Mon, Oct 5, 2026	World Teacher Day (Dress Up Day)District-wide	Staff Day	—
Tue, Oct 6, 2026	ThinkCerca Benchmark Testing (Writing)District-wide	exam	—
Wed, Oct 7, 2026	Science Benchmark Testing District-wide	exam	—
Thu, Oct 8, 2026	Social Studies Benchmark Testing District-wide	exam	—
Fri, Oct 9, 2026	Fundraiser Ends Check the fundraiser notice for end date confirmation.	Event	—
Mon, Oct 12, 2026	Holidays (Excl. 231/246) Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Event	—
Mon, Oct 12, 2026	Holidays for 231 and 246 Review the calendar for holiday dates affecting specific groups.	Event	—
Mon, Oct 12, 2026	Fall Break (Student/Staff Holiday)District-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Break	—
Tue, Oct 13, 2026	Fall BreakDistrict-wide Happy October break!	Break	—
Wed, Oct 14, 2026	Fall BreakDistrict-wide Happy October break!	Break	—
Thu, Oct 15, 2026	Fall BreakDistrict-wide Happy October break!	Break	—
Fri, Oct 16, 2026	Fall BreakDistrict-wide Happy October break!	Break	—
Wed, Oct 21, 2026	Unity Day - wear orange to stand up against bullying	Event	—
Thu, Oct 22, 2026	College & Career School Day Testing (SAT, PSAT, YouScience, ASVAB)District-wide	exam	—
Fri, Oct 23, 2026	Report Cards	Event	—
Mon, Oct 26, 2026	Red Ribbon Week Review the event notice for activities and participation details.	Event	—
Thu, Oct 29, 2026	Tech Trunk or Treat	Event	—
Fri, Oct 30, 2026	Halloween Eve - students may wear costumes	Event	—
Fri, Oct 30, 2026	LEAP Fall Festival Fall festival flyer	Event	—
Tue, Nov 3, 2026	Teacher Work Day - No School for Students	Event	—
Tue, Nov 3, 2026	Teacher Work Day Check the school calendar for any schedule changes on this day.	Event	—
Tue, Nov 3, 2026	Teacher WorkdayDistrict-wide Check the school calendar for any schedule changes on this day.	Staff Day	—
Tue, Nov 3, 2026	Student Holiday \| Teacher Work DayDistrict-wide Check the calendar for student holiday dates and teacher work day details.	Holiday	—
Mon, Nov 9, 2026	End-of-Pathway Exams (CTAE)District-wide	exam	—
Fri, Nov 13, 2026	Progress Reports Review the progress reports for student academic performance feedback.	Event	—
Fri, Nov 13, 2026	Holiday Pictures (only for students who pay online)District-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Holiday	—
Fri, Nov 20, 2026	Kinder Thanksgiving PlayDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Holiday	—
Fri, Nov 20, 2026	Donuts with Grownups Check the event notice for time and location details.	Event	—
Mon, Nov 23, 2026	Holidays (Excl. 231/246) Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Event	—
Mon, Nov 23, 2026	Holiday For All (School Closed) District-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Holiday	—
Mon, Nov 23, 2026	Thanksgiving Break - No School for Students & TeachersDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Break	—
Tue, Nov 24, 2026	Holidays for 231 Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Event	—
Tue, Nov 24, 2026	Holiday For All (School Closed) District-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Holiday	—
Tue, Nov 24, 2026	Thanksgiving BreakDistrict-wide Review the calendar for the full break dates.	Break	—
Wed, Nov 25, 2026	Thanksgiving BreakDistrict-wide Review the calendar for the full break dates.	Break	—
Wed, Nov 25, 2026	Holiday For All (School Closed) District-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Holiday	—
Thu, Nov 26, 2026	Holidays for 246 Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Event	—
Thu, Nov 26, 2026	Thanksgiving BreakDistrict-wide Review the calendar for the full break dates.	Break	—
Thu, Nov 26, 2026	Holiday For All (School Closed) District-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Holiday	—
Fri, Nov 27, 2026	Thanksgiving BreakDistrict-wide Review the calendar for the full break dates.	Break	—
Fri, Nov 27, 2026	Holiday For All (School Closed) District-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Holiday	—
Tue, Dec 1, 2026	14 Days of Holiday Cheer (Dress Up Days)District-wide Review the event notice for dress-up day themes and participation details.	Holiday	—
Mon, Dec 7, 2026	14 Days of Holiday Cheer (Dress Up Days)District-wide Review the event notice for dress-up day themes and participation details.	Holiday	—
Thu, Dec 10, 2026	Holiday Concert (Time TBD)District-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Holiday	—
Thu, Dec 10, 2026	Stories with Santa	Event	—
Mon, Dec 14, 2026	14 Days of Holiday Cheer (Dress Up Days)District-wide Review the event notice for dress-up day themes and participation details.	Holiday	—
Fri, Dec 18, 2026	Semester Ends	Event	—
Sat, Dec 19, 2026	Christmas BreakDistrict-wide Review the calendar for the full break dates.	Break	—
Sun, Dec 20, 2026	Christmas BreakDistrict-wide Review the calendar for the full break dates.	Break	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	Holiday - No School Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Event	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	Holidays (Excl. 246) Review the calendar for holiday dates and closures.	Event	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	Holiday BreakDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Break	—
Tue, Dec 22, 2026	Winter Holiday BreakDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Break	—
Tue, Dec 22, 2026	Holiday For All (School Closed) District-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Holiday	—
Wed, Dec 23, 2026	Holidays for 246 Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Event	—
Wed, Dec 23, 2026	Winter Holiday BreakDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Break	—
Thu, Dec 24, 2026	Winter Holiday BreakDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Break	—
Thu, Dec 24, 2026	Holiday For All (School Closed) District-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Holiday	—
Fri, Dec 25, 2026	Winter Holiday BreakDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Break	—
Fri, Dec 25, 2026	Holiday For All (School Closed) District-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Holiday	—
Sat, Dec 26, 2026	Christmas BreakDistrict-wide Review the calendar for the full break dates.	Break	—
Sun, Dec 27, 2026	Christmas BreakDistrict-wide Review the calendar for the full break dates.	Break	—
Mon, Dec 28, 2026	Winter Holiday BreakDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Break	—
Mon, Dec 28, 2026	Holiday For All (School Closed) District-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Holiday	—
Tue, Dec 29, 2026	Winter Holiday BreakDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Break	—
Tue, Dec 29, 2026	Holiday For All (School Closed) District-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Holiday	—
Wed, Dec 30, 2026	Winter Holiday BreakDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Break	—
Wed, Dec 30, 2026	Holiday For All (School Closed) District-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Holiday	—
Thu, Dec 31, 2026	Holiday for 246 Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Event	—
Thu, Dec 31, 2026	Winter Holiday BreakDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Break	—
Thu, Dec 31, 2026	Holiday For All (School Closed) District-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Holiday	—
Fri, Jan 1, 2027	Holiday for All Review the calendar for observance details and any schedule changes.	Event	—
Fri, Jan 1, 2027	Christmas BreakDistrict-wide Review the calendar for the full break dates.	Break	—
Sat, Jan 2, 2027	Christmas BreakDistrict-wide Review the calendar for the full break dates.	Break	—
Sun, Jan 3, 2027	Christmas BreakDistrict-wide Review the calendar for the full break dates.	Break	—
Mon, Jan 4, 2027	Teacher Work Day - No School for Students	Event	—
Mon, Jan 4, 2027	Teacher Work Day Check the school calendar for any schedule changes on this day.	Event	—
Mon, Jan 4, 2027	Teacher WorkdayDistrict-wide Check the school calendar for any schedule changes on this day.	Staff Day	—
Mon, Jan 4, 2027	Student Holiday \| Teacher Work DayDistrict-wide Check the calendar for student holiday dates and teacher work day details.	Holiday	—
Mon, Jan 4, 2027	Christmas BreakDistrict-wide Review the calendar for the full break dates.	Break	—
Tue, Jan 5, 2027	Students Return to School	Event	—
Tue, Jan 5, 2027	Students Return	Event	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	Holiday - No School Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Event	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	Holiday for All Review the calendar for observance details and any schedule changes.	Event	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	MLK HolidayDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Holiday	—
Tue, Jan 26, 2027	100th Day of School Review the school calendar for this milestone date.	Event	—
Fri, Feb 5, 2027	Progress Reports Review the progress reports for student academic performance feedback.	Event	—
Thu, Feb 11, 2027	Black History and Arts & Achievement	Event	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	Holiday - No School Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Event	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	Holiday for 246 Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Event	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	Holidays (Excl. 231/246) Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Event	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	Holidays for 231 Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Event	—
Mon, Feb 22, 2027	Read Across America Week	Event	—
Mon, Mar 1, 2027	Book Fair Review the fair notice for dates, times, and volunteer opportunities.	Event	—
Thu, Mar 4, 2027	Game Night Check the event notice for activities and participation details.	Event	—
Mon, Mar 8, 2027	Teacher Work Day - No School for Students	Event	—
Mon, Mar 8, 2027	Teacher Work Day Check the school calendar for any schedule changes on this day.	Event	—
Thu, Mar 18, 2027	Report Cards	Event	—
Wed, Mar 31, 2027	School Picture Day Check the school calendar for picture day details and any required forms.	Event	—
Wed, Mar 31, 2027	Special Olympics Check the program notice for event details and participation information.	Event	—
Mon, Apr 5, 2027	Holiday - No School Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Event	—
Mon, Apr 5, 2027	Holidays for All (Excl. 246) Review the calendar for holiday dates and closures.	Event	—
Thu, Apr 15, 2027	Purple Up for Military Day - Wear Purple	Event	—
Wed, Apr 21, 2027	Progress Reports Review the progress reports for student academic performance feedback.	Event	—
Mon, Apr 26, 2027	GMAS ELA 1	Event	—
Tue, Apr 27, 2027	GMAS ELA 2	Event	—
Wed, Apr 28, 2027	GMAS ELA 3	Event	—
Thu, Apr 29, 2027	GMAS Math 1	Event	—
Fri, Apr 30, 2027	GMAS Math 2	Event	—
Mon, May 3, 2027	GMAS Science (5th Grade Only)	Event	—
Fri, May 14, 2027	LEAP Preschool Last Day	Event	—
Wed, May 19, 2027	Graduations Review the calendar for graduation ceremony details.	Event	—
Wed, May 19, 2027	Half Days, All Students Review the calendar for half-day schedule and dismissal times.	Event	—
Thu, May 20, 2027	Graduations Review the calendar for graduation ceremony details.	Event	—
Thu, May 20, 2027	Semester Ends	Event	—
Thu, May 20, 2027	Last Day of School - Early Dimissal at 11am	Event	—
Fri, May 21, 2027	Graduations Review the calendar for graduation ceremony details.	Event	—
Fri, May 21, 2027	Post Planning Check the notice for planning session schedule and location.	Event	—
Mon, May 24, 2027	Post Planning Check the notice for planning session schedule and location.	Event	—
Tue, May 25, 2027	Professional Learning	Event	—
Wed, May 26, 2027	Post Planning Check the notice for planning session schedule and location.	Event	—
Mon, May 31, 2027	Holiday for All Review the calendar for observance details and any schedule changes.	Event	—
Mon, Jun 7, 2027	202 Last Day	Event	—
Mon, Jun 14, 2027	207 Last Day	Event	—
Fri, Jun 18, 2027	Holiday for All Review the calendar for observance details and any schedule changes.	Event	—
Tue, Jun 22, 2027	212 Last Day	Event	—

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Frequently Asked Questions about Dorsett Shoals Elementary School

Dorsett Shoals Elementary School currently enrolls 394 students across Primary grade levels. The school operates under the local school district in GA.