Fain Elementary School (Closed 2020)

101 Hemphill School Rd Nw
Atlanta, GA 30331
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 434 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Fain Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 9% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 7% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
434 students

Showing 2011–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers

Showing 2011–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

School Rankings

This School
State Level (GA)
(18-19)
9%
44%
(18-19)
7%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1

Showing 2011–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
11%
20%

Showing 2011–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓

Black
89%
36%

Showing 2011–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
100%
0.20

Showing 2011–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
63%

Showing 2011–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
1%
7%

Showing 2002–2011. Full 13-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?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% GA state average), while 7% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% GA state average).
How many students attend Fain Elementary School?
434 students attend Fain Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Fain Elementary School students are Black, and 11% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fain Elementary School?
Fain Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Fain Elementary School offer ?
Fain Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Fain Elementary School part of?
Fain Elementary School is part of Atlanta Public Schools.

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