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Dorothy Height Elementary School

1458 Benning Dr, Columbus, GA 31903

Ranked 426 of 625 in Georgia

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Dorothy Height Elementary School

1458 Benning Dr, Columbus, GA 31903

About Dorothy Height Elementary School

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 18%
Reading 12%
State average proficiency is 18% in Math and 12% in Reading.
37
Full-time Teachers
12 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
2
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
432
Total Students
$62692
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 1.39%
Asian 0.46%
Hispanic 7.87%
Black 83.33%
Two+ Races 6.94%
Native Am. 0%
White
1.39%
Asian
0.46%
Hispanic
7.87%
Black
83.33%
Two+ Races
6.94%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 432
52.31%
226 Female
47.69%
206 Male

Student Population

432 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 12 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

432 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Dorothy Height Elementary School Contact Information

Address

1458 Benning Dr, Columbus, GA 31903

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Phone

(706) 683-8871

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Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:45 AM - 2:15 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:30 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Dorothy Height Elementary is now on summer break after wrapping up the school year on campus. Earlier in the week, students were still in classrooms finishing assignments and spending time with classmates before the break began. Teachers closed out the semester and sent home final reminders for families. By the end of the week, the school year had officially come to a close, and summer was underway.

FAQ

Q1. Does Dorothy Height Elementary School in Columbus, Georgia, have events during the school year?

Ans. Yes. Dorothy Height Elementary School may hold events for students and families during the year.

Q2. Do students at Dorothy Height Elementary School work on activities together?

Ans. Yes. Students often spend time working with classmates on classroom activities.

Q3. What is the school setting like at Dorothy Height Elementary School?

Ans. Many families see Dorothy Height Elementary School as a welcoming place for children.

Q4. Does Dorothy Height Elementary School in Columbus, Georgia, have school celebrations?

Ans. Yes. Students may join in seasonal events and school activities during the year.

Q5. Why do families choose Dorothy Height Elementary School in Columbus, Georgia?

Ans. Some families choose Dorothy Height Elementary School because it feels close to the community.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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