Serving 536 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hembree Springs Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 536 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Hembree Springs Elementary School serves the northeastern part of Roswell, GA, encompassing an area of approximately 6 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 2.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hembree Springs Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Hembree Springs Elementary School's student population of 536 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
536 students
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hembree Springs Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hembree Springs Elementary School is 0.70, 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
#423 out of 2192 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
7%
5%
Hispanic
45%
20%
Black
14%
36%
White
27%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.3%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
63%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hembree Springs Elementary School's ranking?
Hembree Springs Elementary School is ranked #423 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Hembree Springs Elementary School often compared to?
Hembree Springs Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sweet Apple Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Hembree Springs Elementary School?
536 students attend Hembree Springs Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Hembree Springs Elementary School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 14% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hembree Springs Elementary School?
Hembree Springs Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hembree Springs Elementary School offer ?
Hembree Springs Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hembree Springs Elementary School part of?
Hembree Springs Elementary School is part of Fulton County School District.
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