Serving 438 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lee 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 31% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 438 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lee Elementary School serves the southern part of Atlanta, GA, with an attendance zone covering approximately 8 square miles. Most families typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 3.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lee Elementary School's student population of 438 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
438 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
Average Class Size
25 students
School Motto
E3: Expect Excellence Everyday!
School Rankings
Lee 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 Lee Elementary School is 0.21, 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
#1347 out of 2192 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
6%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
89%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)36.1%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
63%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
6%
6%
Showing 2006–2015. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue and White
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lee Elementary School's ranking?
Lee Elementary School is ranked #1347 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Lee Elementary School often compared to?
Lee Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Morris Brandon Elementary School, Stonewall Tell Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Lee Elementary School?
438 students attend Lee Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Lee Elementary School students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lee Elementary School?
Lee Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lee Elementary School offer ?
Lee Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lee Elementary School part of?
Lee Elementary School is part of Fulton County School District.
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