Gresham Park Elementary School serves 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%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-74% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 91%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
249 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)55-59%
84%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)70-74%
91%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
1%
19%
Black
97%
36%
White
2%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
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?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 84% GA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 91% GA state average).
How many students attend Gresham Park Elementary School?
249 students attend Gresham Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Gresham Park Elementary School students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gresham Park Elementary School?
Gresham Park Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Gresham Park Elementary School offer ?
Gresham Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Gresham Park Elementary School part of?
Gresham Park Elementary School is part of Dekalb County School District.
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