Gresham Park Elementary School (Closed 2012)
Gresham Park Elementary School served 249 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 55-59% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 84%) for the 2010-11 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-74% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 91%) for the 2010-11 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Georgia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Georgia state average of 60% (majority Black).
School Overview
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 249 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 23 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2011-2012 School Year Data | This School | State Level (GA) |
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (10-11) | 55-59% | 84% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (10-11) | 70-74% | 91% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 15% |
| Black | 97% | 37% |
| White | 2% | 40% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.06 | 0.69 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 93% | 56% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Dekalb County School District | |
Source: 2011-2012 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Gresham Park Elementary School is Mcnair High School (0.9 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Mcnair Middle School (1.0 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Atlanta Mcnair High School Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 705 students10
0.9 miles
1804 Bouldercrest Rd Se
Atlanta, GA 30316
(678) 874-4902 0.9 9-12 705 - Decatur Mcnair Middle School Math: 8% | Reading: 10%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 630 students10
1.0 miles
2190 Wallingford Dr
Decatur, GA 30032
(678) 874-5102 1 6-8 630 - Decatur Ronald E Mcnair Discover Learning Academy Elementary School Math: 16% | Reading: 13%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 757 students10
1.1 miles
2162 Second Ave
Decatur, GA 30032
(678) 874-3402 1.1 PK-5 757 - Atlanta B.e.s.t Academy Math: 17% | Reading: 20%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-12 | 393 students10
1.2 miles
1190 Northwest Dr Nw
Atlanta, GA 30318
(404) 802-4900 1.2 6-12 393 - Atlanta Barack H. Obama Elementary Magnet School Of Technology Magnet School
Math: 23% | Reading: 19%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 949 students10
1.3 miles
3132 Clifton Church Rd Se
Atlanta, GA 30316
(678) 874-4402 1.3 PK-5 949
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