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Fickett Elementary School

3935 Rux Rd Sw
Atlanta, GA 30331

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Fickett Elementary School serves 479 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.

Fickett Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 479 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in GA
Math Proficiency
: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Fickett Elementary School's student population of 479 students has declined by 10% over five school years.

The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-5

Total Students

479 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

40 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Fickett Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,168 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Fickett Elementary School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (GA)

Overall Testing Rank

#1974 out of 2168 schools
(Bottom 50%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Fickett Elementary School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

≤10%

36%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Fickett Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

≤10%

39%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Fickett Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Georgia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

12:1

14:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Fickett Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Georgia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

17%

Black

96%

36%

This chart display the percentage of Black students in Fickett Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

White

n/a

38%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Fickett Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2002-03 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.08

0.70

This chart display the diversity score of Fickett Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Georgia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

100%

53%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Fickett Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Fickett Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Atlanta Public Schools School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fickett Elementary School's ranking?

Fickett Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for: Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% GA state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average).

How many students attend Fickett Elementary School?

479 students attend Fickett Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

96% of Fickett Elementary School students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Fickett Elementary School?

Fickett Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.

What grades does Fickett Elementary School offer ?

Fickett Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5

What school district is Fickett Elementary School part of?

Fickett Elementary School is part of Atlanta Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 479 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education