Hendricks Elementary School
Hendricks Elementary School serves 623 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Hendricks Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 60% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Hendricks Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
Hendricks Elementary School's student population of 623 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
| Awards | Blue Ribbon School (2012) |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 623 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 47 teachers |
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School Comparison
Hendricks Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,188 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Hendricks Elementary School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (GA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1341 out of 2188 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 32% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 33% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 18% | 15% |
| Black | 65% | 37% |
| White | 12% | 40% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.54 | 0.69 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 67% | 56% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 12% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Cobb County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Hendricks Elementary School is South Cobb High School (3.7 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Garrett Middle School (1.8 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Austell Garrett Middle School Math: 21% | Reading: 26%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 857 students10
1.8 miles
5235 Austell Powder Springs Rd
Austell, GA 30106
(770) 819-2466 1.8 6-8 857 - Powder Springs Powder Springs Elementary School Math: 29% | Reading: 31%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 763 students10
1.8 miles
4570 Grady Grier Dr
Powder Springs, GA 30127
(770) 222-3746 1.8 PK-5 763 - Austell Clarkdale Elementary School Math: 37% | Reading: 34%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 787 students10
1.9 miles
4725 Ewing Rd
Austell, GA 30106
(770) 819-2422 1.9 PK-5 787 - Lithia Springs Annette Winn Elementary School Math: 43% | Reading: 40%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: K-5 | 441 students10
2.3 miles
3536 Veterans Memorial Hwy
Lithia Springs, GA 30122
(770) 651-3100 2.3 K-5 441 - Austell Austell Elementary School Math: 34% | Reading: 43%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 494 students10
2.6 miles
5600 Mulberry St
Austell, GA 30106
(770) 819-5804 2.6 PK-5 494
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