Serving 941 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Rockbridge Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 941 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rockbridge Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Rockbridge Elementary School's student population of 941 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
941 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
School Motto
We are moving from good to great.
School Rankings
Rockbridge Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rockbridge Elementary School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1592 out of 2192 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
11%
5%
Hispanic
9%
19%
Black
75%
36%
White
2%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rockbridge Elementary School's ranking?
Rockbridge Elementary School is ranked #1592 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Rockbridge Elementary School often compared to?
Rockbridge Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Briarlake Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Rockbridge Elementary School?
941 students attend Rockbridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Rockbridge Elementary School students are Black, 11% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rockbridge Elementary School?
Rockbridge Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Rockbridge Elementary School offer ?
Rockbridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Rockbridge Elementary School part of?
Rockbridge Elementary School is part of Dekalb County School District.
School Calendar
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Date
Fall Break - No School
October 14, 2025 (Tuesday)
Thanksgiving Break
November 24, 2025 (Monday)
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