Hendricks Elementary School

5243 Meadows Rd
Powder Springs, GA 30127
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 538 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hendricks Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 538 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : Top 50% in GA
  • : 37% (Top 50%)
  • : 38% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Hendricks Elementary School's student population of 538 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
538 students
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Hendricks Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hendricks Elementary School is 0.59, 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.
This School
State Level (GA)
#922 out of 2192 schools
(Top 50%)
37%
39%
38%
40%
30-34%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
25%
20%
Black
59%
36%
White
7%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.59
(22-23)
21%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
63%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hendricks Elementary School's ranking?
Hendricks Elementary School is ranked #922 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Hendricks Elementary School often compared to?
Hendricks Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Powder Springs Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Hendricks Elementary School?
538 students attend Hendricks Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Hendricks Elementary School students are Black, 25% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hendricks Elementary School?
Hendricks Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hendricks Elementary School offer ?
Hendricks Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hendricks Elementary School part of?
Hendricks Elementary School is part of Cobb County School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 538 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 37% (Top 50%)
  • : 38% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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