New Prospect Elementary School serves 501 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
New Prospect Elementary School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 501 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 70% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 71% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
New Prospect Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
New Prospect Elementary School's student population of 501 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
501 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
New Prospect Elementary School is ranked within the top 5% of all 2,168 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of New Prospect Elementary School is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#75 out of 2168 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
33%
5%
Hispanic
14%
18%
Black
12%
36%
White
32%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is New Prospect Elementary School's ranking?
New Prospect Elementary School is ranked #75 out of 2,168 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Georgia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% GA state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average).
How many students attend New Prospect Elementary School?
501 students attend New Prospect Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of New Prospect Elementary School students are Asian, 32% of students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of New Prospect Elementary School?
New Prospect Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does New Prospect Elementary School offer ?
New Prospect Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is New Prospect Elementary School part of?
New Prospect Elementary School is part of Fulton County School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Columbus Day (Schools Closed)
October 09, 2023 (Monday)
Last Day of First Semester
December 15, 2023 (Friday)
New Year's Day (Schools Closed)
January 01, 2024 (Monday)
First Day of Second Semester
January 03, 2024 (Wednesday)
M.L. King, Jr Holiday (Schools Closed)
January 15, 2024 (Monday)
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