Serving 469 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 28% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). 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 12:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 469 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ison Springs Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Ison Springs Elementary School's student population of 469 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
469 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Ison Springs Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,204 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 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1196 out of 2204 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
35%
19%
Black
48%
36%
White
8%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ison Springs Elementary School's ranking?
Ison Springs Elementary School is ranked #1196 out of 2,204 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?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% 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?
469 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, 8% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ison Springs Elementary School?
Ison Springs Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, 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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