Serving 504 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Evansdale 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 35% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 504 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Evansdale Elementary School serves the northern part of Atlanta, GA, encompassing an area of approximately 1.3 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.2 miles away from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Evansdale Elementary School's student population of 504 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
504 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
To inspire our community of learners to achieve educational excellence.
School Rankings
Evansdale 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 Evansdale Elementary School is 0.63, 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
#1070 out of 2192 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
55%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
12%
36%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
23%
34%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.6%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
63%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
Showing 2013–2024. 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 Evansdale Elementary School's ranking?
Evansdale Elementary School is ranked #1070 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Evansdale Elementary School often compared to?
Evansdale Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dekalb Arts Academy, Pleasantdale Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Evansdale Elementary School?
504 students attend Evansdale Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Evansdale Elementary School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 12% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Evansdale Elementary School?
Evansdale Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Evansdale Elementary School offer ?
Evansdale Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Evansdale Elementary School part of?
Evansdale Elementary School is part of Dekalb County School District.
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