Serving 345 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Spalding Drive Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 345 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Spalding Drive Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Spalding Drive Elementary School's student population of 345 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
345 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Spalding Drive Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,168 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Spalding Drive Elementary School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#126 out of 2168 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
8%
5%
Hispanic
16%
18%
Black
22%
36%
White
46%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
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 Spalding Drive Elementary School's ranking?
Spalding Drive Elementary School is ranked #126 out of 2,168 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Spalding Drive Elementary School often compared to?
Spalding Drive Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Woodland Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% GA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average).
How many students attend Spalding Drive Elementary School?
345 students attend Spalding Drive Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Spalding Drive Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Spalding Drive Elementary School?
Spalding Drive Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Spalding Drive Elementary School offer ?
Spalding Drive Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Spalding Drive Elementary School part of?
Spalding Drive Elementary School is part of Fulton County School District.
School Calendar
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Event
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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