Serving 489 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 47% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 489 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 20%)
- 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
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Hembree Springs Elementary School's student population of 489 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
489 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hembree Springs Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,168 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hembree Springs Elementary School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#344 out of 2168 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
5%
Hispanic
40%
18%
Black
16%
36%
White
32%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #344 out of 2,168 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?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% GA state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average).
How many students attend Hembree Springs Elementary School?
489 students attend Hembree Springs Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Hembree Springs Elementary School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 16% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hembree Springs Elementary School?
Hembree Springs Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, 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
What school district is Hembree Springs Elementary School part of?
Hembree Springs Elementary School is part of Fulton County School District.
School Calendar
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Date
Last Day of Second Semester
May 23, 2024 (Thursday)
Memorial Day (Schools Closed)
May 27, 2024 (Monday)
First Day of School
August 05, 2024 (Monday)
Labor Day (Schools Closed)
September 02, 2024 (Monday)
Fall Break (Schools Closed)
October 14, 2024 (Monday)
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