New Glennwood Elementary School
Tel:
(404) 370-4435
New Glennwood Elementary School serves 322 students in grades Prekindergarten-3.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year.
New Glennwood Elementary School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 60% (majority Black).
Top Placements
New Glennwood Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
School Overview
New Glennwood Elementary School's student population of 322 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-3 |
| Total Students | 322 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 22 teachers |
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School Comparison
New Glennwood Elementary School is ranked within the top 10% of all 2,188 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of New Glennwood Elementary School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (GA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #143 out of 2188 schools (Top 10%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-74% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65-69% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 6% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 15% |
| Black | 13% | 37% |
| White | 66% | 40% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 12% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.53 | 0.69 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 8% | 56% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | City Schools Of Decatur School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to New Glennwood Elementary School is Decatur High School (0.5 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Renfroe Middle School (0.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Fifth Avenue Elementary School (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Decatur Fifth Avenue Elementary School Grades: 4-5 | 899 students
0.1 miles
101 5th Ave
Decatur, GA 30030
(404) 370-4460 0.1 4-5 899 - Decatur Decatur High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,339 student
0.5 miles
310 N Mcdonough St
Decatur, GA 30030
(404) 370-4420 0.5 9-12 1,339 - Decatur Clairemont Elementary School Grades: PK-3 | 348 students
0.6 miles
155 Erie Ave
Decatur, GA 30030
(404) 370-4450 0.6 PK-3 348 - Decatur Renfroe Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 1,249 student
0.8 miles
220 W College Ave
Decatur, GA 30030
(404) 370-4440 0.8 6-8 1,249 - Decatur Winnona Park Elementary School Grades: PK-3 | 481 students
0.8 miles
510 Avery St
Decatur, GA 30030
(404) 370-4490 0.8 PK-3 481
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