Flippen Elementary School

Q: Is Flippen Elementary School a good school?

Flippen Elementary School ranks 811 th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Flippen Elementary School is a public elementary school located in McDonough, Georgia, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 570 students. The school is part of the Henry County School District, which is ranked 152 out of 203 districts in Georgia and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Flippen Elementary School's academic performance, as measured by the Milestones Assessment, is generally below the county and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the percentage of students proficient or better in English Language Arts ranged from 26.7% to 42.7%, compared to the county average of 26.3% to 37.4% and the state average of 37% to 48.2%. Similarly, in Mathematics, the school's proficiency rates ranged from 17.3% to 36.4%, compared to the county average of 29.2% to 31.8% and the state average of 41% to 45.4%. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Georgia elementary schools, with a ranking between 802 and 935 out of 1,209 to 1,248 schools over the past several years, and has received a 1- or 2-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating below-average performance compared to other schools in the state.

When comparing Flippen Elementary School to the nearby schools in the Henry County district, it becomes evident that the school's academic performance is generally lower than its counterparts. For example, Dutchtown Elementary School and East Lake Elementary, which are both within a 4-mile radius, consistently outperform Flippen Elementary in Milestones Assessment scores across all grade levels and subject areas. Additionally, Flippen Elementary School has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 41.61% to 57.02% over the past few years, suggesting a higher proportion of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds compared to the surrounding schools.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

425 Peach Dr
McDonough, GA 30253

(770) 954-3522

District: Henry County

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,727

Students who attend Flippen Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Eagle's Landing Middle School
High:	Eagle's Landing High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.8

Number of students: 585

Racial breakdown:

African American:

65.6%

Hispanic:

14.9%

White:

11.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 73.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Flippen Elementary School ranks worse than 65% of elementary schools in Georgia. It also ranks 9^th among 27 ranked elementary schools in the Henry County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 31.84. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (65.6%), Hispanic (14.9%), White (11.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 73.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Flippen Elementary School is 14.8. 14 elementary schools in the Henry County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Flippen Elementary School employs 39.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Flippen Elementary School is $9,727. 15 elementary schools in the Henry County School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Henry County:

SchoolDigger ranks Henry County 152^nd of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Flippen Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	GA State Percentile
2006	71.60	322^nd	1101	70.8%
2007	69.44	364^th	1125	67.6%
2008	69.93	329^th	1134	71.0%
2009	74.32	258^th	1133	77.2%
2010	76.22	271^st	1183	77.1%
2011	75.39	300^th	1212	75.2%
2012	70.47	376^th	1201	68.7%
2013	69.64	396^th	1225	67.7%
2014	69.64	410^th	1231	66.7%
2015	61.62	400^th	1240	67.7%
2016	54.35	503^rd	1233	59.2%
2017	52.17	524^th	1205	56.5%
2018	22.84	935^th	1209	22.7%
2019	34.14	802^nd	1234	35.0%
2021	26.32	863^rd	1214	28.9%
2022	26.04	905^th	1244	27.3%
2023	26.72	890^th	1242	28.3%
2024	31.84	811^th	1248	35.0%

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

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Review counts

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75%

25%

Reviews:

by a parent
Friday, February 28, 2020

A very good school with good teachers and cunning staff Close Quote

by a parent
Friday, December 12, 2014

My daughter has truly progressed with her reading due to the help of her thoughtful teachers. Close Quote

by a parent
Friday, August 5, 2011

We loved virtually everything about Flippen. We are in the military and have been to four different school districts over the years. Flippen is fabulous; we really hated to leave. Flippen has the resources to accommodate every child's current level and help them excel. As far as I am aware, discipline is a non-issue. The administration makes it convenient for parents to be as involved as they want to be. The teachers are dedicated and actually enjoy teaching there. The expectations are high and the results are even higher. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Flippen Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2004	613	203	26	36	1	n/a	n/a	0	879
2005	543	260	28	42	2	n/a	n/a	52	927
2006	523	292	32	44	2	n/a	n/a	55	948
2007	485	326	36	51	2	n/a	n/a	48	948
2008	326	258	30	51	7	n/a	n/a	49	721
2009	313	249	34	52	17	n/a	n/a	46	711
2010	287	283	49	64	3	0	41	0	727
2011	253	301	50	71	3	0	39	0	717
2012	249	312	51	81	2	0	31	0	726
2013	215	311	49	77	4	2	32	0	690
2014	189	320	48	80	1	1	36	0	675
2015	179	315	51	76	2	2	21	0	646
2016	157	346	57	63	2	3	28	0	656
2017	146	332	48	78	1	3	25	0	633
2018	141	360	47	74	2	2	34	0	660
2019	137	359	35	83	2	2	38	0	656
2020	107	339	34	66	3	1	26	0	576
2021	93	340	27	66	2	1	31	0	560
2022	66	356	17	81	1	1	37	0	559
2023	61	369	17	85	1	0	37	0	570
2024	65	384	16	87	1	0	32	0	585

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 Flippen Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2004	879	52.8	16.6	18
2005	927	55.2	16.8	20.3
2006	948	63.4	15.0	31.1
2007	948	64.0	14.8	32.7
2008	721	50.0	14.4	31.3
2009	711	51.5	13.8	33.1
2010	727	45.6	15.9	33.7
2011	717	47.7	15.0	37.9
2012	726	51.0	14.2	44.9
2013	690	45.0	15.3	47.7
2014	675	47.3	14.2	47.6
2015	646	45.0	14.3	48
2016	656	44.0	14.9	46
2017	633	44.3	14.2	45.2
2018	660	43.3	15.2	50.2
2019	656	41.3	15.8	50.2
2020	576	41.3	13.9	50.9
2021	560	39.8	14.0	41.6
2022	559	37.8	14.7	n/a
2023	570	37.8	15.0	57
2024	585	39.3	14.8	73.2

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 Flippen Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2004	879	52.8	16.6	18
2005	927	55.2	16.8	20.3
2006	948	63.4	15.0	31.1
2007	948	64.0	14.8	32.7
2008	721	50.0	14.4	31.3
2009	711	51.5	13.8	33.1
2010	727	45.6	15.9	33.7
2011	717	47.7	15.0	37.9
2012	726	51.0	14.2	44.9
2013	690	45.0	15.3	47.7
2014	675	47.3	14.2	47.6
2015	646	45.0	14.3	48
2016	656	44.0	14.9	46
2017	633	44.3	14.2	45.2
2018	660	43.3	15.2	50.2
2019	656	41.3	15.8	50.2
2020	576	41.3	13.9	50.9
2021	560	39.8	14.0	41.6
2022	559	37.8	14.7	n/a
2023	570	37.8	15.0	57
2024	585	39.3	14.8	73.2

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 Flippen Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$191 (2.1%)	$8,997 (97.9%)	$9,189
2018	$225 (2.4%)	$9,137 (97.6%)	$9,361
2019	$273 (2.8%)	$9,454 (97.2%)	$9,727

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Flippen 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 802^nd of 1234 Elementary schools	Ranks 890^th of 1242 Elementary schools	6.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Flippen Elementary School)	42.7	18.9	23.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Henry County)	34.4	29.2	5.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	38.6	3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Flippen Elementary School)	46.4	29.5	16.9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Henry County)	44.4	34.4	10%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	52	45.6	6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Flippen Elementary School)	21.4	31.1	9.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Henry County)	35.9	27.4	8.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	36.1	5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Flippen Elementary School)	20.4	31.1	10.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Henry County)	43.4	34.3	9.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	49	45.7	3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Flippen Elementary School)	37.6	26.7	10.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Henry County)	40.3	31	9.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	45	41.6	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Flippen Elementary School)	33.3	15.4	17.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Henry County)	32.5	23.1	9.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	41	37.4	3.6%
5th Grade Science (Flippen Elementary School)	32.5	23.5	9%
5th Grade Science (Henry County)	33.8	25.5	8.3%
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	656	570	13.1%
African American	359	369	2.8%
American Indian	2	1	50%
Asian	35	17	51.4%
Hispanic	83	85	2.4%
Pacific Islander	2	0	100%
White	137	61	55.5%
Two or More Races	38	37	2.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	50.2%	57%	6.9%

Schools Near Flippen 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)	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 Mathematics 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Flippen Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	425 Peach Dr	McDonough	30253	Henry County	Henry County	No	No	No	No	(770) 954-3522	585	39	14.8	73.2%	65 (11.1%)	384 (65.6%)	87 (14.9%)	16 (2.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (5.5%)	31.8	811^th of 1248 public elementary schools	35.0%		26.7	890^th of 1242 public elementary schools	28.3%	79	28.4	26.7	42.7	36.4	34.9	17.3	28.2	$9,727	$273	$9,454
Hickory Flat Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	841 Brannan Rd	McDonough	30253	Henry County	Henry County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 898-0107	560	41	13.6	69.1%	27 (4.8%)	380 (67.9%)	66 (11.8%)	41 (7.3%)	3 (0.5%)	2 (0.4%)	41 (7.3%)	24.8	931^st of 1248 public elementary schools	25.4%		27.3	882^nd of 1242 public elementary schools	29.0%	49	22.4	25.5	36.0	22.4	21.1	28.1	27.3	$8,827	$665	$8,162
Pate's Creek Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1309 Jodeco Rd	Stockbridge	30281	Henry County	Henry County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 389-8819	504	38	13.4	74.8%	36 (7.1%)	320 (63.5%)	81 (16.1%)	26 (5.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (8.1%)	13.5	1130^th of 1248 public elementary schools	9.5%		23.4	951^st of 1242 public elementary schools	23.4%	179	16.0	14.1	14.9	27.2	25.6	14.9	10.8	$10,932	$624	$10,308
Walnut Creek Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3535 McDonough Pkwy	McDonough	30253	Henry County	Henry County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 288-8561	753	48	15.8	79.4%	48 (6.4%)	569 (75.6%)	74 (9.8%)	8 (1.1%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	52 (6.9%)	16.3	1076^th of 1248 public elementary schools	13.8%		19.4	1017^th of 1242 public elementary schools	18.1%	59	19.8	18.5	23.3	27.8	14.8	10.7	24.0	$9,932	$722	$9,211
Smith-Barnes Elementary School	Public	4-5	147 Tye St	Stockbridge	30281	Henry County	Henry County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 474-4066	245	18	13.9	90.2%	10 (4.1%)	144 (58.8%)	65 (26.5%)	14 (5.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	10 (4.1%)	19	1018^th of 1248 public elementary schools	18.4%		20.5	1000^th of 1242 public elementary schools	19.5%	18		20.0	28.5		29.6	18.7	17.9	$11,707	$824	$10,883
Wesley Lakes Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	685 McDonough Pkwy	McDonough	30253	Henry County	Henry County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 914-1889	787	47	16.8	83.9%	10 (1.3%)	666 (84.6%)	62 (7.9%)	9 (1.1%)	3 (0.4%)	2 (0.3%)	35 (4.4%)	16.3	1077^th of 1248 public elementary schools	13.7%		22.1	972^nd of 1242 public elementary schools	21.7%	105	16.4	22.9	27.4	17.3	18.7	17.6	20.6	$8,935	$772	$8,163
Dutchtown Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	159 Mitchell Rd	Hampton	30228	Henry County	Henry County	No	No	No	No	(770) 471-0844	928	55	16.7	63.7%	33 (3.6%)	675 (72.7%)	105 (11.3%)	74 (8.0%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (4.2%)	39.2	709^th of 1248 public elementary schools	43.2%		47.8	576^th of 1242 public elementary schools	53.6%	133	36.8	28.9	42.9	44.4	33.3	27.0	30.7	$8,644	$272	$8,372
Stockbridge Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-3	4617 N Henry Blvd	Stockbridge	30281	Henry County	Henry County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 474-8743	490	33	14.7	88.8%	23 (4.7%)	284 (58.0%)	139 (28.4%)	18 (3.7%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (4.7%)								(n/a)	24.2			26.5				$10,041	$899	$9,142
East Lake Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	199 E Lake Rd	McDonough	30252	Henry County	Henry County	No	No	No	No	(678) 583-8947	695	48	14.6	48.1%	182 (26.2%)	345 (49.6%)	66 (9.5%)	43 (6.2%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	58 (8.3%)	59.3	458^th of 1248 public elementary schools	63.3%		68.7	350^th of 1242 public elementary schools	71.8%	108	39.7	38.5	43.9	50.7	55.4	43.9	43.4	$9,247	$272	$8,975
Red Oak Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	175 Monarch Village Way	Stockbridge	30281	Henry County	Henry County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 389-1464	636	41	15.5	71.7%	4 (0.6%)	489 (76.9%)	65 (10.2%)	54 (8.5%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	21 (3.3%)	26.7	900^th of 1248 public elementary schools	27.9%		29.1	847^th of 1242 public elementary schools	31.8%	53	33.3	19.3	36.1	23.2	21.1	26.1	31.1	$10,166	$617	$9,549

Frequently Asked Questions about Flippen Elementary School

Is Flippen Elementary School a good school?

Flippen Elementary School ranks 811^th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Flippen Elementary School?

Students at Flippen Elementary School are 66% African American, 15% Hispanic, 11% White, 5% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Flippen Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Flippen Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Eagle's Landing Middle School
High : Eagle's Landing High School

How many students attend Flippen Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 585 students attended Flippen Elementary School.

What district is Flippen Elementary School in?

Henry County

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