Serving 433 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ison Springs 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 29% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 433 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Ison Springs Elementary School serves the northeast part of Atlanta, GA, covering an attendance zone of approximately 4.5 square miles. Families typically have a short drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ison Springs Elementary School's student population of 433 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
433 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Ison Springs 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 Ison Springs Elementary School is 0.64, 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
#1183 out of 2192 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
35%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Black
48%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
White
6%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)34.6%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
63%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
Showing 2014–2024. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Navy Blue and Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ison Springs Elementary School's ranking?
Ison Springs Elementary School is ranked #1183 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Ison Springs Elementary School often compared to?
Ison Springs Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dunwoody Springs Elementary School, Woodland Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Ison Springs Elementary School?
433 students attend Ison Springs Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Ison Springs Elementary School students are Black, 35% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ison Springs Elementary School?
Ison Springs Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ison Springs Elementary School offer ?
Ison Springs Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ison Springs Elementary School part of?
Ison Springs Elementary School is part of Fulton County School District.
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