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#562 of 2,268 schools in GA

Top 25% in state

Doraville United Elementary School

Elementary School · Dekalb County · Atlanta, GA

A Dekalb County elementary school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.

3630 Shallowford Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30340

  • Math 18% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 14% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.9Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data4
Annual Change+2.07 pts/yr
Data Period2020–2024
TrendImproving
Academics3.4Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency17.7% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency13.7% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg-24.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-28.1 pts
Overall Proficiency16% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)23% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected-7.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile15th
Resources & Environment8.4Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
View breakdown
Student-Teacher Ratio14.3:1
District spending per student$15,368
Chronic Absenteeism15.4%

Students at Doraville United Elementary School score 16% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency18%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency14%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

↑ Improving

Proficiency has improved 8 points since 2020, reaching 16% in 2024, across a 5-year record (2020–2024).

Show all 4 years by subject
2020*
Math
5%
ELA
10%
2021*
Math
5%
ELA
10%
2022
Math
23%
ELA
13%
2024
Math
18%
ELA
14%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 13% (multi-year average, 2020-2024) · reading/ELA 12% (multi-year average, 2020-2024)

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

Based on 8 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

95.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Doraville United 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. Open the Atlanta map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 74Very Walkable
  • Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low3/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

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

Median income

$57,216

Median home value

$312,600

Median rent

$1,529/mo

College educated

35.3%

Homeownership

43.1%

Poverty rate

14.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30340; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Northwoods Montessori School - DoravillePrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–31.0 mi22Compare →
Huntley Hills Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.8PK–51.4 mi463Compare →
Hightower Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.0PK–51.6 mi619Compare →
Chamblee Methodist KindergartenPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K1.7 mi21Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

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

Dekalb County

Schools in district
131
Rank in district
#25 of 131
District spending per student
$15,368NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Doraville United Elementary School is listed in DeKalb County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Doraville United Elementary School

Doraville United Elementary School is a public elementary school in Atlanta, GA, part of Dekalb County, serving approximately 931 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #562 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 12% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Doraville United Elementary School

What grades does Doraville United Elementary School serve?

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

How many students attend Doraville United Elementary School?

Doraville United Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 931 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Doraville United Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Doraville United Elementary School is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Doraville United Elementary School rank in GA?

Doraville United Elementary School ranks #562 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Doraville United Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Doraville United Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Doraville United Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Doraville United Elementary School has 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 12% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).

Is Doraville United Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Doraville United Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

95.7% of students at Doraville United 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
931
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
65
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
DeKalb County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
15.4%
Area population (ZIP 30340)
30,646
Area average commute
29.7 min
Area median age
32
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 30340; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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