Excellent
#34 of 2,268 schools in GA
Top 2% in state
Dove Creek Elementary School
Elementary School · Oconee County · Statham, GA
An Oconee County elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
7921 Hog Mountain Road, Statham, GA 30666
- Math 78% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 77% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
Full Profile · 3/3 metricsView breakdown
View breakdown
View breakdown
Students at Dove Creek Elementary School score 78% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 72%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 7-year record (2018–2024), then recovered 13 points since 2020, reaching 78% in 2024.
Show all 6 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 71% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 69% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 12 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
14.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Dove Creek 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average595/100K
Powered by
FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Statham), 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
$84,044
Median home value
$285,300
Median rent
$1,138/mo
College educated
31.7%
Homeownership
85%
Poverty rate
8.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30666; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prince Avenue Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.4private | PK–12 | 3.2 mi | 717 | Compare → |
| Statham Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | PK–5 | 3.3 mi | 817 | Compare → |
| Living Word AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 4.8 mi | 9 | Compare → |
| Colham Ferry Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | PK–5 | Not available | 598 | Compare → |
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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Oconee County
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #1 of 11
- District spending per student
- $11,903NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dove Creek Elementary School is listed in Oconee County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dove Creek Elementary School
Dove Creek Elementary School is a public elementary school in Statham, GA, part of Oconee County, serving approximately 578 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 out of 10 and ranks #34 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dove Creek Elementary School
What grades does Dove Creek Elementary School serve?
Dove Creek Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Dove Creek Elementary School?
Dove Creek Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 578 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dove Creek Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dove Creek Elementary School is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dove Creek Elementary School rank in GA?
Dove Creek Elementary School ranks #34 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Dove Creek Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Dove Creek Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 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 Dove Creek Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dove Creek Elementary School has 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Dove Creek Elementary School a charter school?
No, Dove Creek Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dove Creek Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Dove Creek Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dove Creek Elementary School?
14.9% of students at Dove Creek 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
- 578
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Oconee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.8%
- Phone
- (706) 310-2019
- Area population (ZIP 30666)
- 10,579
- Area average commute
- 28.5 min
- Area median age
- 40
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 30666; 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, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24
Related reading
Get school insights in your inbox
New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.