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Doerun Elementary School

Elementary School · Colquitt County · Doerun, GA

A Colquitt County elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.

111 Mathis Ave, Doerun, GA 31744

  • Math 20% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 25% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress1.5Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-6.03 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics5.5Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency20% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency25.4% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg-22.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-16.4 pts
Overall Proficiency23% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)20% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected+2.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile37th
Resources & Environment7.2Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.2:1
District spending per student$14,660
Chronic Absenteeism35.7%

Students at Doerun Elementary School score 23% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).

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2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency20%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency25%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 10 points since 2020, reaching 23% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
98%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
82%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
92%
2013
Math
77%
ELA
92%
2014
Math
27%
ELA
17%
2015
Math
32%
ELA
22%
2016
Math
27%
ELA
22%
2017
Math
27%
ELA
27%
2018
Math
27%
ELA
22%
2019
Math
27%
ELA
22%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
8%
2021*
Math
17%
ELA
8%
2022
Math
22%
ELA
8%
2024
Math
20%
ELA
25%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Doerun Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 22Car-Dependent
  • Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,247/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Doerun), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$59,310

Median home value

$117,300

Median rent

$873/mo

College educated

13.8%

Homeownership

67.6%

Poverty rate

19.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 31744; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 in Colquitt County

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Funston Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.1PK–5Not available395Compare →
Hamilton Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.7PK–5Not available224Compare →
Norman Park Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.8PK–5Not available599Compare →
Sunset Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.5PK–5Not available594Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Colquitt County

Schools in district
13
Rank in district
#13 of 13
District spending per student
$14,660NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
29.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Doerun Elementary School is listed in Colquitt County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Doerun Elementary School

Doerun Elementary School is a public elementary school in Doerun, GA, part of Colquitt County, serving approximately 258 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,059 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Doerun Elementary School

What grades does Doerun Elementary School serve?

Doerun Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Doerun Elementary School?

Doerun Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 258 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Doerun Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Doerun Elementary School is 11.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Doerun Elementary School rank in GA?

Doerun Elementary School ranks #2,059 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Doerun Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Doerun Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Doerun Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Doerun Elementary School has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Doerun Elementary School a charter school?

No, Doerun Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Doerun Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Doerun Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Doerun Elementary School?

100.0% of students at Doerun Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
258
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
23
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Colquitt County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
35.7%
Area population (ZIP 31744)
2,742
Area average commute
29.9 min
Area median age
41
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 31744; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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