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#1123 of 2,268 schools in GA
Top 50% in state
Hal Hutchens Elementary
Elementary School · Paulding County · Douglasville, GA
A Paulding County elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
586 Clonts Rd, Douglasville, GA 30134
- Math 36% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 40% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hal Hutchens Elementary score 38% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 48 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 38% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 58% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
72.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Hal Hutchens Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 8Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,171/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Douglasville), 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
$73,699
Median home value
$244,500
Median rent
$1,272/mo
College educated
25.3%
Homeownership
66.9%
Poverty rate
10.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30134; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bessie L. Baggett ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–5 | 2.5 mi | 576 | Compare → |
| North Douglas Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–5 | 3.0 mi | 544 | Compare → |
| Sam D. Panter Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | PK–5 | 3.8 mi | 530 | Compare → |
| Connie Dugan Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | PK–5 | 3.9 mi | 660 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Paulding County
- Schools in district
- 33
- Rank in district
- #13 of 33
- District spending per student
- $13,037NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hal Hutchens Elementary is listed in Paulding County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hal Hutchens Elementary
Hal Hutchens Elementary is a public elementary school in Douglasville, GA, part of Paulding County, serving approximately 643 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,123 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hal Hutchens Elementary
What grades does Hal Hutchens Elementary serve?
Hal Hutchens Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Hal Hutchens Elementary?
Hal Hutchens Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 643 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hal Hutchens Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hal Hutchens Elementary is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hal Hutchens Elementary rank in GA?
Hal Hutchens Elementary ranks #1,123 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Hal Hutchens Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Hal Hutchens Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Hal Hutchens Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hal Hutchens Elementary has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Hal Hutchens Elementary a charter school?
No, Hal Hutchens Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hal Hutchens Elementary a Title I school?
No, Hal Hutchens Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hal Hutchens Elementary?
72.3% of students at Hal Hutchens Elementary 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
- 643
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 49
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Paulding County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.7%
- Phone
- (678) 838-2683
- Area population (ZIP 30134)
- 46,587
- Area average commute
- 31.8 min
- Area median age
- 35.9
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 30134; 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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