Serving 587 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hamilton E. Holmes 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 is 23% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 587 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hamilton E. Holmes Elementary serves the southern part of Atlanta, GA, covering an area of approximately 5.9 square miles. Families in the attendance zone can typically reach the school within 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge being 4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hamilton E. Holmes Elementary School's student population of 587 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
587 students
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hamilton E. Holmes Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hamilton E. Holmes Elementary School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1669 out of 2192 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
18%
20%
Black
77%
36%
White
1%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.1%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
63%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hamilton E. Holmes Elementary School's ranking?
Hamilton E. Holmes Elementary School is ranked #1669 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Hamilton E. Holmes Elementary School often compared to?
Hamilton E. Holmes Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Heritage Academy Elementary School, Beecher Hills Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Hamilton E. Holmes Elementary School?
587 students attend Hamilton E. Holmes Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Hamilton E. Holmes Elementary School students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hamilton E. Holmes Elementary School?
Hamilton E. Holmes Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hamilton E. Holmes Elementary School offer ?
Hamilton E. Holmes Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hamilton E. Holmes Elementary School part of?
Hamilton E. Holmes Elementary School is part of Fulton County School District.
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