Clarkdale Elementary School

4725 Ewing Rd
Austell, GA 30106
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 745 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Clarkdale Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is equal to the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 745 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : Top 50% in GA
  • : 37% (Top 50%)
  • : 40% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Clarkdale Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Clarkdale Elementary School's student population of 745 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
745 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Clarkdale Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Clarkdale Elementary School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (GA)
#899 out of 2192 schools
(Top 50%)
37%
39%
40%
40%
40-44%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
37%
19%
Black
50%
36%
White
6%
35%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.61
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Clarkdale Elementary School's ranking?
Clarkdale Elementary School is ranked #899 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Clarkdale Elementary School often compared to?
Clarkdale Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Austell Elementary School, Sanders Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Clarkdale Elementary School?
745 students attend Clarkdale Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Clarkdale Elementary School students are Black, 37% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Clarkdale Elementary School?
Clarkdale Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Clarkdale Elementary School offer ?
Clarkdale Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Clarkdale Elementary School part of?
Clarkdale Elementary School is part of Cobb County School District.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 745 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 37% (Top 50%)
  • : 40% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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