Fernbank Elementary School
Fernbank Elementary School serves 868 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Fernbank Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is equal to the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 60% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Top Placements
Fernbank Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
Fernbank Elementary School's student population of 868 students has grown by 48% over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has grown by 56% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 868 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 64 teachers |
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School Comparison
Fernbank Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% 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 Fernbank Elementary School is 0.74, which is more 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 | #758 out of 2188 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 42% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 47% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 10% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 31% | 15% |
| Black | 22% | 37% |
| White | 34% | 40% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.74 | 0.69 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 37% | 56% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Dekalb County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Fernbank Elementary School is Druid Hills High School (1.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Renfroe Middle School (1.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Westchester Elementary School (0.7 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Decatur Westchester Elementary School Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: PK-3 | 332 students10
0.7 miles
758 Scott Blvd
Decatur, GA 30030
(404) 370-4400 0.7 PK-3 332 - Atlanta Druid Hills High School Math: 45% | Reading: 39%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,312 student10
1.0 miles
1798 Haygood Dr Ne
Atlanta, GA 30307
(678) 874-6302 1 9-12 1,312 - Decatur Clairemont Elementary School Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-3 | 348 students10
1.2 miles
155 Erie Ave
Decatur, GA 30030
(404) 370-4450 1.2 PK-3 348 - Decatur Oakhurst Elementary School Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: PK-3 | 544 students10
1.2 miles
175 Mead Rd
Decatur, GA 30030
(404) 370-4470 1.2 PK-3 544 - Decatur Renfroe Middle School Math: 66% | Reading: 68%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: 6-8 | 1,249 student10
1.2 miles
220 W College Ave
Decatur, GA 30030
(404) 370-4440 1.2 6-8 1,249
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