Brandon Elementary School
Brandon Elementary School serves 1,017 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Brandon Elementary School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 81% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 60% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Brandon Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
School Overview
Brandon Elementary School's student population of 1,017 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 65 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
| Awards | Blue Ribbon School (2003) |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 1,017 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 65 teachers |
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School Comparison
Brandon Elementary School is ranked within the top 5% of all 2,188 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Brandon Elementary School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (GA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #59 out of 2188 schools (Top 5%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 81% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 76% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | n/a |
| Asian | 4% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 15% |
| Black | 15% | 37% |
| White | 69% | 40% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.50 | 0.69 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 6% | 56% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Atlanta School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Brandon Elementary School is North Atlanta High School (0.6 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Atlanta Classical Academy (1.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Atlanta North Atlanta High School Math: 38% | Reading: 55%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,889 student10
0.6 miles
4111 Northside Pkwy Nw
Atlanta, GA 30327
(404) 802-4700 0.6 9-12 1,889 - Atlanta Atlanta Classical Academy Charter School
Math: 42% | Reading: 70%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: K-12 | 592 students10
1.1 miles
3260 Northside Dr Nw
Atlanta, GA 30305
(404) 369-3500 1.1 K-12 592 - Atlanta Rivers Elementary School Math: 43% | Reading: 49%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 799 students10
1.6 miles
8 Peachtree Battle Ave Nw
Atlanta, GA 30305
(404) 802-7050 1.6 PK-5 799 - Atlanta Garden Hills Elementary School Math: 45% | Reading: 44%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 515 students10
2.2 miles
285 Sheridan Dr Ne
Atlanta, GA 30305
(404) 802-7800 2.2 PK-5 515 - Atlanta Bolton Academy Math: 36% | Reading: 38%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 599 students10
2.4 miles
2268 Adams Dr Nw
Atlanta, GA 30318
(404) 802-8350 2.4 PK-5 599
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