Bill Arp Elementary School

6550 Alexander Pkwy
Douglasville, GA 30135

610 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Bill Arp Elementary School, located in Douglasville, Georgia, serves as a primary educational institution within the Douglas County School System. Dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment, the school focuses on building a strong academic foundation for its diverse student body. The campus is designed to encourage both intellectual curiosity and character development, emphasizing core subjects while providing students with opportunities to engage in various extracurricular activities that promote social-emotional growth.

The school is deeply integrated into the local Douglasville community, often acting as a hub for family involvement and neighborhood engagement. With a commitment to preparing students for future academic success, Bill Arp Elementary utilizes a blend of traditional instruction and modern educational resources to meet the needs of its learners. By prioritizing collaboration between educators, parents, and students, the school strives to create a safe, inclusive atmosphere where every child is empowered to reach their full potential.

610

Total Students

42.6

Full-Time Teachers

14.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

82.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bill Arp Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	148
Hispanic	147
Black	259
Asian	3
Two or More	48
American Indian	5

Black
259 (42.5 %)
White
148 (24.3 %)
Hispanic
147 (24.1 %)
Two or More
48 (7.9 %)
American Indian
5 (0.8 %)
Asian
3 (0.5 %)

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)651-3200
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	610
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	420
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	81

* 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 99

Grade 1 112

Grade 2 95

Grade 3 101

Grade 4 109

Grade 5 94

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Bill Arp Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	99
Grade 1	112
Grade 2	95
Grade 3	101
Grade 4	109
Grade 5	94

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Bill Arp Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	286	46.9%
Male	324	53.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)