Atherton Elementary School serves 393 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 55-59% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 84%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 67% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 91%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
393 students
Showing 2003–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Showing 2003–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)55-59%
84%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)67%
91%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2003–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
20%
Showing 2003–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
95%
36%
Showing 2003–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
34%
Showing 2003–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2003–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
63%
Showing 2003–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
Showing 2003–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 84% GA state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 91% GA state average).
How many students attend Atherton Elementary School?
393 students attend Atherton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Atherton Elementary School students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Atherton Elementary School?
Atherton Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Atherton Elementary School offer ?
Atherton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Atherton Elementary School part of?
Atherton Elementary School is part of Dekalb County School District.
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