Bright Star Elementary School

6300 John West Rd
Douglasville, GA 30134

426 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Bright Star Elementary School is a public school located in Douglasville, Georgia, serving students within the Douglas County School System. The school focuses on fostering an environment of academic growth and community involvement, aiming to prepare its students for middle school success through a standards-based curriculum. As part of a growing suburban district, the school emphasizes foundational literacy, numeracy, and character development, often utilizing extracurricular programs and parental engagement to support the "whole child."

The school is situated in a residential area of Douglasville, providing a local neighborhood feel for families in the 30134 zip code. Like many schools in the Douglas County system, Bright Star Elementary benefits from the district's commitment to integrating modern instructional technology and diverse learning opportunities. It serves as a central hub for the local community, emphasizing collaboration between teachers, students, and families to ensure a supportive educational experience.

426

Total Students

33.1

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

96.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bright Star Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	44
Hispanic	69
Black	282
Asian	9
Two or More	22

Black
282 (66.2 %)
Hispanic
69 (16.2 %)
White
44 (10.3 %)
Two or More
22 (5.2 %)
Asian
9 (2.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Douglas County
Phone:	(770)651-3400
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	426
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	350
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	61

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 67

Grade 1 74

Grade 2 78

Grade 3 61

Grade 4 75

Grade 5 71

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Bright Star Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	67
Grade 1	74
Grade 2	78
Grade 3	61
Grade 4	75
Grade 5	71

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Bright Star Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	209	49.1%
Male	217	50.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)