Serving 803 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Austin Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 87% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 803 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 87% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 83% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Austin Elementary School serves the northwest part of Atlanta, GA, covering an area of approximately 2.1 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the farthest edge of the attendance zone being 1.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Austin Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Austin Elementary School's student population of 803 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
803 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1975
School Calendar
School Rankings
Austin Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Austin Elementary School is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#14 out of 2192 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
87%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
30%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
6%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
49%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)9.7%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
63%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
Showing 2004–2024. Full 26-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 is Austin Elementary School's ranking?
Austin Elementary School is ranked #14 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Austin Elementary School often compared to?
Austin Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Vanderlyn Elementary School, Dunwoody Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
87% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 83% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Austin Elementary School?
803 students attend Austin Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Austin Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Austin Elementary School?
Austin Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Austin Elementary School offer ?
Austin Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Austin Elementary School part of?
Austin Elementary School is part of Dekalb County School District.
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