Flat Rock Elementary School

What Flat Rock Elementary School does

Flat Rock Elementary School is a public Pre-K through 5th grade elementary school operating within the DeKalb County School District in Lithonia, Georgia. Founded in 2007, it is among the newest elementary schools in DeKalb County and operates from a two-story campus at 4603 Evans Mill Road housing 60 classrooms, a computer lab, a science lab, the Frankie Bates Hardy Media Center library, and a cafetorium. The school is funded through public allocations from the district, the state of Georgia, and federal Title I programs; there is no tuition, and PTA membership dues are a nominal $10 per member.

The school's core instructional offering is the K-5 curriculum aligned with Georgia Standards of Excellence, delivered through the district's Digital Dreamers 1:1 Chromebook program and a digital learning stack accessed via the DCSD Launchpad (Clever single sign-on), integrating Infinite Campus (SIS), Destiny (catalog), Capstone, Sora, MackinVia, Comics Plus, and Incident IQ (policy acceptance). Enrichment programs include the Helen Ruffin Reading Bowl, Flat Rock Robotics (First Lego League), Flat Rock Choraliers, WBNN Bucky News student broadcast, Safety Patrol, Brother's Keeper, and Title I parent engagement.

Governance and community engagement are structured around the elected Principal Advisory Council (parents and staff), the PTA, and the Partners in Education program, with named partners including Horace Mann Insurance, Real Dads Read, Hanson Aggregates SE, and Snapping Shoals EMC. Communication channels include a school website, district newsletter, Infinite Campus parent portal, Microsoft Teams meetings, and organic social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube). Leadership comprises Principal Ms. L. Rohan and Assistant Principals Dr. Ebonie K. Johnson and Mr. Quentin Neal, supported by counselors, a social worker, a teacher-librarian, and a media assistant.

Name

Flat Rock Elementary School

Legal name

Flat Rock Elementary School

Website

https://flatrockes.dekalb.k12.ga.us

Company type

Public

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Flat Rock Elementary School is a public Pre-K through 5th grade elementary school in Lithonia, Georgia, operating under the DeKalb County School District and serving zoned students through Georgia-standards curriculum, a 1:1 Chromebook program, and enrichment clubs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Elementary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Virtual & Blended Learning Programs (District-Run) (EDAJAAAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Literacy & Numeracy Intervention (Reading/Math Support) (EDAJALAD)

Keywords

• Public elementary education
• K-5 instruction
• Title I programs
• Digital learning resources
• Student enrichment programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Lithonia

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Others, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Public School Funding: Flat Rock Elementary operates as a public school within the DeKalb County School District, funded through district allocations, state funding, and federal programs including Title I
2. PTA Membership Dues: Parent-Teacher Association annual membership dues of $10 per member

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Flat Rock Elementary School is a public K-5 elementary school delivering standards-aligned classroom instruction, supplemental support through Title I, and a broad range of student enrichment programs including robotics, reading competitions, choral music, and student-produced news. The school distributes Chromebooks to all students through the Digital Dreamers program and provides access to digital library resources via the Frankie Bates Hardy Media Center. All operations are funded through DeKalb County School District allocations, state funding, and federal programs at no tuition to families.

Product overview

Flat Rock Elementary School is a public K-5 elementary school in DeKalb County, Georgia that opened in 2007-2008. The school's educational offerings include core academic instruction aligned with Georgia Standards, the Digital Dreamers 1:1 Chromebook program, and the Frankie Bates Hardy Media Center with digital resources. Student enrichment programs include competitive teams (Helen Ruffin Reading Bowl, Flat Rock Robotics), performing arts (Flat Rock Choraliers), media production (WBNN Bucky News), and leadership (Safety Patrol). The school operates Title I federal programs and maintains community partnerships with local businesses. Parents engage through the PTA and Principal Advisory Council. All students receive Chromebooks through the Digital Dreamers program with access to various digital learning platforms via the DCSD Launchpad (Clever SSO), including Destiny, Capstone, Sora, and MackinVia for library and eBook resources.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Academics (K-5 Curriculum) Elementary instruction for Pre-K through 5th grade covering English language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies aligned with Georgia Standards of Excellence, including Georgia Milestones assessment preparation and GKIDS for kindergarten, for students enrolled at the school.
• Digital Dreamers (1:1 Chromebook Program) District-wide 1:1 Chromebook initiative where students receive Chromebooks for educational use, requiring completion of a Device User Agreement and offering optional insurance coverage through Smart Tech Insurance.
• Frankie Bates Hardy Media Center School library/media center named after the first teacher and principal of Flat Rock Elementary, dedicated February 28, 2008, supporting curriculum by providing access to resources in varied formats including eBooks, digital library resources, and teaching students to locate, evaluate, and use information.
• Title I Program Federal-funded program providing supplemental instruction and resources to help students meet state academic standards, including parent workshops, staff development, technology purchases, and extended learning time.
• Flat Rock Robotics First Lego League robotics competition team for 4th and 5th grade students who research real-world problems, create solutions, and present findings in the First Lego League competition.
• Flat Rock Choraliers Choral group for 4th and 5th grade students focused on developing vocal tone quality, where students develop responsibility, sharing, caring, and self-discipline while creating choral music, sponsored by Dr. J. Mobley.
• WBNN Bucky News (Media Club) Student-run morning news broadcast for 4th and 5th graders where students serve as news anchors, camera operators, video/audio technicians, writers, and directors, with morning announcements broadcast daily at 7:40am, sponsored by Mrs. O. Ingram.
• Safety Patrol Group of responsible 5th grade students who supervise student entrance and dismissal, modeling and reinforcing appropriate hallway behavior, sponsored by Ms. T. Morris, Mrs. K. Williams, and Ms. S. Green.
• Brother's Keeper Student organization at Flat Rock Elementary focused on character development and brotherhood among students.
• Helen Ruffin Reading Bowl Reading competition team using Georgia Children's Book Award nominees, with up to 10 students in grades 4-5 competing in teams, including preparation through reading books, writing practice questions, and buzzer competitions, managed by Mrs. O. Ingram (Teacher-Librarian).
• Flat Rock ES PTA (Parent-Teacher Association) Parent-Teacher Association bridging the gap between homes and schools with annual membership dues of $10, including board members with President, Vice-President, Secretary, and Treasurer roles.
• Partners in Education Business and community partnership program including Horace Mann Insurance, Real Dads Read, Hanson Aggregates SE, and Snapping Shoals EMC supporting school programs and initiatives such as the 25 Book Campaign.

Quantifiable outcome

• Helen Ruffin Reading Bowl state competition participation for grades 4-12
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Horace Mann InsuranceminorOthersPartner in Education offering student accident insurance options to families of Flat Rock Elementary School students.
• Real Dads ReadminorOthersCommunity literacy partner that supports father-daughter engagement through reading programs at the school.
• Hanson Aggregates SEcoreOthersLocal business partner that donated 12 new bicycles to support the 25 Book Campaign, with bikes awarded to students from each grade level.
• Snapping Shoals EMCminorOthersLocal electric membership corporation partnered with the school as part of the Partners in Education program.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• E.L. Miller Elementary School: DCSD elementary school serving K-5 students in the same district. Operates under identical governance, curriculum standards, and technology platform. Direct peer for measuring parent engagement (PTA, PAC) effectiveness.
• Dunaire Elementary School: DCSD elementary school with similar grade-level offerings and Title I status. Comparable in scale, district funding model, and access to the same digital learning infrastructure through DCSD Launchpad.
• Idlewood Elementary School: DCSD elementary school in the Tucker/Lithonia corridor serving similar suburban population. Same district funding, Title I candidate status, and Digital Dreamers Chromebook program. Direct peer for community partnership development.
• Hawthorne Elementary School: DCSD elementary school operating under identical district governance, funding streams, and Title I program requirements. Comparable in scale and student demographics for benchmarking academic outcomes and enrichment programs.
• Austin Elementary School: DCSD elementary school serving K-5 students in the same DeKalb County School District. Direct comparability in funding model (Title I candidate), curriculum standards (Georgia Standards of Excellence), technology platform (Digital Dreamers Chromebooks), and district governance structure.
• Hightower Elementary School: DCSD elementary school with comparable grade-band offerings and Title I eligibility. Shares the same district technology infrastructure (Clever SSO, Infinite Campus) and curriculum alignment with Georgia Standards of Excellence.
• Bob Mathis Elementary School: DCSD elementary school in the same district serving K-5 students. Comparable in district funding structure, technology infrastructure, and Title I eligibility. Direct peer for benchmarking parent engagement programs and academic outcomes.
• Briar Vista Elementary School: DCSD elementary school serving similar suburban DeKalb County population. Same district governance, similar funding streams, and shared Digital Dreamers 1:1 Chromebook program make this a direct comparator for enrollment, staffing, and enrichment program effectiveness.
• Columbia Elementary School: DCSD elementary school in DeKalb County serving K-5 students. Shares Title I eligibility, district curriculum, and digital learning platform. Direct peer for evaluating reading intervention programs and media center utilization.

Broad incumbents

• DeKalb County School District: Parent district operating Flat Rock Elementary. While not a direct competitor, the district's policies, funding allocations, and strategic initiatives directly shape Flat Rock's operating environment and program offerings. Provides broader context for district-wide enrollment trends.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/FlatRockES
• YouTubeyoutube.com/watch?v=6QKQeMY26v8&t=1s
• Facebookfacebook.com/FRockES
• Instagraminstagram.com/flatrock_dekalb
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/flat-rock-elementary-school

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

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