Bright Star Elementary School

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Bright Star Elementary School ranks 675 th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Bright Star Elementary School is a public elementary school in Douglasville, Georgia, serving 426 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Douglas County School District, which is ranked 116 out of 203 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Bright Star Elementary has consistently underperformed compared to the county and state averages on the Milestones Assessment, with proficiency rates lower than nearby schools like Chapel Hill Elementary, Mason Creek Elementary, and Brighten Academy. The school has a low statewide ranking, placing between 675-919 out of 1,214-1,248 Georgia elementary schools over the past 10 years, and has maintained a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. Additionally, Bright Star has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 70.22% to 73% over the past 3 years, significantly higher than the state average.

While Bright Star Elementary has seen an increase in per-student spending and a decrease in its student-teacher ratio, these metrics are still lower than some nearby schools. The school's declining performance and high-need student population suggest that targeted interventions and additional resources may be needed to improve student outcomes at Bright Star Elementary.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

6300 John West Rd
Douglasville, GA 30134

(770) 651-3400

District: Douglas County

SchoolDigger Rank:
675^th of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,870

Students who attend Bright Star Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Douglas County High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.5

Number of students: 479

Racial breakdown:

African American:

68.1%

Hispanic:

15.9%

White:

8.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 84.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Bright Star Elementary School ranks worse than 54.1% of elementary schools in Georgia. It also ranks 8^th among 21 ranked elementary schools in the Douglas County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.27. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (68.1%), Hispanic (15.9%), White (8.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 84.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bright Star Elementary School is 14.5. 12 elementary schools in the Douglas County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Bright Star Elementary School employs 32.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bright Star Elementary School is $10,870, which is the 7^th highest among 21 elementary schools in the Douglas County School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Bright Star Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Douglas County:

SchoolDigger ranks Douglas County 116^th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Bright Star Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	GA State Percentile
2006	34.91	811^th	1101	26.3%
2007	48.20	679^th	1125	39.6%
2008	47.32	670^th	1134	40.9%
2009	57.48	529^th	1133	53.3%
2010	43.30	784^th	1183	33.7%
2011	53.55	662^nd	1212	45.4%
2012	50.41	722^nd	1201	39.9%
2013	50.72	738^th	1225	39.8%
2014	57.41	632^nd	1231	48.7%
2015	52.35	552^nd	1240	55.5%
2016	49.05	579^th	1233	53.0%
2017	29.44	851^st	1205	29.4%
2018	48.03	588^th	1209	51.4%
2019	33.71	810^th	1234	34.4%
2021	22.41	919^th	1214	24.3%
2022	28.91	863^rd	1244	30.6%
2023	38.84	706^th	1242	43.2%
2024	41.27	675^th	1248	45.9%

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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Bright Star Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1998	359	93	0	5	2	n/a	n/a	0	459
1999	408	109	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	519
2000	385	122	2	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	513
2001	366	117	1	16	1	n/a	n/a	0	501
2002	373	218	4	28	1	n/a	n/a	0	624
2003	373	218	4	28	1	n/a	n/a	0	624
2004	355	207	9	31	2	n/a	n/a	0	604
2005	310	255	12	32	1	n/a	n/a	32	642
2006	295	286	10	40	1	n/a	n/a	22	654
2007	180	242	14	28	0	n/a	n/a	24	488
2008	165	248	12	37	0	n/a	n/a	23	485
2009	158	243	11	33	0	n/a	n/a	22	467
2010	133	234	6	39	1	2	18	0	433
2011	121	261	3	37	1	2	13	0	438
2012	99	255	8	46	0	2	14	0	424
2013	88	263	10	52	0	2	17	0	432
2014	113	238	8	53	0	3	23	0	438
2015	105	255	10	64	2	3	13	0	452
2016	89	267	10	71	1	0	13	0	451
2017	82	274	8	75	1	0	23	0	463
2018	67	310	9	68	2	1	20	0	477
2019	59	318	7	71	2	1	25	0	483
2020	48	338	6	76	0	0	23	0	491
2021	50	316	4	64	0	0	26	0	460
2022	45	302	9	62	0	0	23	0	441
2023	44	282	9	69	0	0	22	0	426
2024	41	326	12	76	0	0	24	0	479

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Bright Star Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1998	459	29.3	15.7	39.4
1999	519	35.5	14.6	42.8
2000	513	37.5	13.7	36.3
2001	501	30.5	16.4	37.5
2002	624	32.6	19.1	45.2
2003	624	32.6	19.1	45.2
2004	604	33.6	18.0	50.8
2005	642	39.3	16.3	56.7
2006	654	41.8	15.6	56.8
2007	488	35.2	13.9	57.5
2008	485	36.7	13.2	63
2009	467	37.7	12.4	69
2010	433	34.7	12.4	64.7
2011	438	32.7	13.3	71.9
2012	424	29.7	14.2	70.5
2013	432	30.2	14.3	74.5
2014	438	30.2	14.5	77.4
2015	452	31.0	14.5	78.1
2016	451	29.0	15.5	78.3
2017	463	30.0	15.4	77.3
2018	477	31.0	15.3	77.4
2019	483	33.0	14.6	77.6
2020	491	32.0	15.3	72.1
2021	460	30.0	15.3	70.2
2022	441	33.0	13.3	n/a
2023	426	33.1	12.8	73
2024	479	32.9	14.5	84.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Bright Star Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1998	459	29.3	15.7	39.4
1999	519	35.5	14.6	42.8
2000	513	37.5	13.7	36.3
2001	501	30.5	16.4	37.5
2002	624	32.6	19.1	45.2
2003	624	32.6	19.1	45.2
2004	604	33.6	18.0	50.8
2005	642	39.3	16.3	56.7
2006	654	41.8	15.6	56.8
2007	488	35.2	13.9	57.5
2008	485	36.7	13.2	63
2009	467	37.7	12.4	69
2010	433	34.7	12.4	64.7
2011	438	32.7	13.3	71.9
2012	424	29.7	14.2	70.5
2013	432	30.2	14.3	74.5
2014	438	30.2	14.5	77.4
2015	452	31.0	14.5	78.1
2016	451	29.0	15.5	78.3
2017	463	30.0	15.4	77.3
2018	477	31.0	15.3	77.4
2019	483	33.0	14.6	77.6
2020	491	32.0	15.3	72.1
2021	460	30.0	15.3	70.2
2022	441	33.0	13.3	n/a
2023	426	33.1	12.8	73
2024	479	32.9	14.5	84.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Bright Star Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$972 (10.2%)	$8,566 (89.8%)	$9,538
2018	$1,102 (11.0%)	$8,899 (89.0%)	$10,001
2019	$1,196 (11.0%)	$9,674 (89.0%)	$10,870

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bright Star Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 810^th of 1234 Elementary schools	Ranks 706^th of 1242 Elementary schools	8.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bright Star Elementary School)	30.9	47.7	16.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Douglas County)	40.7	34.4	6.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	38.6	3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Bright Star Elementary School)	45.7	49.2	3.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Douglas County)	48.6	37.7	10.9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	52	45.6	6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Bright Star Elementary School)	33.9	24.4	9.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Douglas County)	44.1	32.5	11.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	36.1	5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Bright Star Elementary School)	34.3	23.2	11.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Douglas County)	42.2	33.5	8.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	49	45.7	3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Bright Star Elementary School)	35.1	37.1	2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Douglas County)	46.6	36.8	9.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	45	41.6	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Bright Star Elementary School)	33.8	22.9	10.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Douglas County)	36.8	26.4	10.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	41	37.4	3.6%
5th Grade Science (Bright Star Elementary School)	35.1	21.4	13.7%
5th Grade Science (Douglas County)	39.6	33.2	6.4%
5th Grade Science (Georgia)	43	40	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	483	426	11.8%
African American	318	282	11.3%
American Indian	2	0	100%
Asian	7	9	28.6%
Hispanic	71	69	2.8%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	59	44	25.4%
Two or More Races	25	22	12%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	77.6%	73%	4.6%

Schools Near Bright Star Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2024)						Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2024)						Milestones Assessment Science (2024)		Milestones Assessment Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Bright Star Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6300 John West Rd	Douglasville	30134	Douglas County	Douglas County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 651-3400	479	33	14.5	84.3%	41 (8.6%)	326 (68.1%)	76 (15.9%)	12 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (5.0%)	41.3	675^th of 1248 public elementary schools	45.9%		38.8	706^th of 1242 public elementary schools	43.2%	31	36.6	30.7	41.8				40.8	45.3	34.1				23.1			$10,870	$1,196	$9,674
Arbor Station Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	9999 Parkway S	Douglasville	30135	Douglas County	Douglas County	No	No	No	No	(770) 651-3000	566	37	15.4	77.0%	73 (12.9%)	317 (56.0%)	116 (20.5%)	13 (2.3%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (8.0%)	40.7	687^th of 1248 public elementary schools	45.0%		40.3	681^st of 1242 public elementary schools	45.2%	6	31.0	21.1	43.7				39.0	32.2	41.4				40.2			$8,449	$388	$8,062
Winston Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	13691 Veterans Memorial Hwy	Winston	30187	Douglas County	Douglas County	No	No	No	No	(770) 651-4700	305	25	12.2	89.2%	82 (26.9%)	92 (30.2%)	110 (36.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	20 (6.6%)	74.4	291^st of 1248 public elementary schools	76.7%		79.9	229^th of 1242 public elementary schools	81.6%	62	36.6	50.0	56.4				46.3	69.6	56.4				58.2			$11,203	$452	$10,752
North Douglas Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1630 Dorris Rd	Douglasville	30134	Douglas County	Douglas County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 651-4800	544	39	13.9	89.5%	20 (3.7%)	375 (68.9%)	96 (17.6%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (9.2%)	29.7	861^st of 1248 public elementary schools	31.0%		20.7	995^th of 1242 public elementary schools	19.9%	134	26.1	28.1	29.5				34.8	35.6	27.4				26.3			$10,717	$1,324	$9,393
Mason Creek Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3400 Johnston Rd	Winston	30187	Douglas County	Douglas County	No	No	No	No	(770) 651-4900	518	48	10.9	76.3%	188 (36.3%)	204 (39.4%)	74 (14.3%)	7 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	43 (8.3%)	37.4	732^nd of 1248 public elementary schools	41.3%		46.5	601^st of 1242 public elementary schools	51.6%	131	34.6	33.3	32.5				38.5	39.6	27.5				28.8			$11,920	$457	$11,463
Bill Arp Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6550 Alexander Pkwy	Douglasville	30135	Douglas County	Douglas County	No	No	No	No	(770) 651-3200	622	44	14.2	82.5%	152 (24.4%)	263 (42.3%)	159 (25.6%)	4 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (6.9%)	31.1	832^nd of 1248 public elementary schools	33.3%		48.2	570^th of 1242 public elementary schools	54.1%	262	24.8	22.5	36.0				25.7	43.8	23.6				35.1			$9,586	$283	$9,303
Dorsett Shoals Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5866 Dorsett Shoals Rd	Douglasville	30135	Douglas County	Douglas County	No	No	No	No	(770) 651-3700	394	30	13.3	80.7%	106 (26.9%)	152 (38.6%)	108 (27.4%)	3 (0.8%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (5.3%)	44.4	633^rd of 1248 public elementary schools	49.3%		43	642^nd of 1242 public elementary schools	48.3%	9	28.4	42.0	50.0				25.7	47.8	25.0				41.2			$10,540	$585	$9,955
Brighten Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	5897 Prestley Mill Rd	Douglasville	30135	Douglas County	Douglas County	Yes	No	No	No	(770) 615-3680	814	45	18.1	51.1%	114 (14.0%)	570 (70.0%)	57 (7.0%)	15 (1.8%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	54 (6.6%)	52.5	535^th of 1248 public elementary schools	57.1%		48.7	564^th of 1242 public elementary schools	54.6%	29	37.9	37.4	48.5	52.2	50.0	48.8	48.9	51.5	33.0	23.3	40.0	47.7	31.1	43.5	18.8	$6,935	$284	$6,935
Zest Preparatory Academy School	Public, Charter	K-5	3130 Golf Ridge Blv	Douglasville	30135	Douglas County	State Specialty Schools II- Zest Preparatory Academy School	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(770) 462-9051	159	12	13.2	42.1%	2 (1.3%)	141 (88.7%)	6 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (6.3%)								(n/a)	25.9						26.9
Burnett Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	8277 Connally Dr	Douglasville	30134	Douglas County	Douglas County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 651-3500	424	32	13.4	90.8%	25 (5.9%)	302 (71.2%)	74 (17.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	21 (5.0%)	13.7	1122^nd of 1248 public elementary schools	10.1%		17.9	1051^st of 1242 public elementary schools	15.4%	71	25.0	19.4	17.8				25.0	17.7	13.7				6.8			$11,123	$1,367	$9,756

Frequently Asked Questions about Bright Star Elementary School

How many students attend Bright Star Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 479 students attended Bright Star Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Bright Star Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Bright Star Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Douglas County High School

What is the racial makeup of Bright Star Elementary School?

Students at Bright Star Elementary School are 68% African American, 16% Hispanic, 9% White, 5% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

Is Bright Star Elementary School a good school?

Bright Star Elementary School ranks 675^th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Bright Star Elementary School in?

Douglas County

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