King - Danforth Elementary School (Closed 2016)
King - Danforth Elementary School served 328 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤5% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 38%) for the 2014-15 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 6-9% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 39%) for the 2014-15 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was equal to the Georgia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Georgia state average of 60% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
328 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)≤5%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)6-9%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
1%
15%
Black
95%
37%
White
2%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
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