Ison Springs Elementary School

8261 Ison Rd
Atlanta, GA 30350
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 490 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ison Springs 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 490 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • : Bottom 50% in GA
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Ison Springs Elementary School's student population of 490 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
490 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
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School Rankings

Ison Springs Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,168 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ison Springs Elementary School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (GA)
#1380 out of 2168 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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20-24%
36%
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20-24%
39%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ison Springs Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Georgia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
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Hispanic
32%
18%
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Black
52%
36%
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White
9%
37%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.62
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ison Springs Elementary School's ranking?
Ison Springs Elementary School is ranked #1380 out of 2,168 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Ison Springs Elementary School often compared to?
Ison Springs Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dunwoody Springs Elementary School, Woodland Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% GA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average).
How many students attend Ison Springs Elementary School?
490 students attend Ison Springs Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Ison Springs Elementary School students are Black, 32% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ison Springs Elementary School?
Ison Springs Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ison Springs Elementary School offer ?
Ison Springs Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Ison Springs Elementary School part of?
Ison Springs Elementary School is part of Fulton County School District.

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Date
Last Day of Second Semester
May 23, 2024 (Thursday)
Memorial Day (Schools Closed)
May 27, 2024 (Monday)
First Day of School
August 05, 2024 (Monday)
Labor Day (Schools Closed)
September 02, 2024 (Monday)
Fall Break (Schools Closed)
October 14, 2024 (Monday)

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 490 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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