Peyton Forest Elementary School
Peyton Forest Elementary School serves 527 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Peyton Forest Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 60% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Peyton Forest Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
School Overview
Peyton Forest Elementary School's student population of 527 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 527 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 37 teachers |
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School Comparison
Peyton Forest Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 Peyton Forest Elementary School is 0.20, 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 | #1794 out of 2188 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 22% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 8% | 15% |
| Black | 89% | 37% |
| White | 1% | 40% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.20 | 0.69 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 100% | 56% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13) | 3% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Atlanta School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Peyton Forest Elementary School is Douglass High School (1.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Young Middle School (1.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is West Manor Elementary School (1.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Atlanta Douglass High School Math: 4% | Reading: 11%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 929 students10
1.0 miles
225 Hamilton E Holmes Dr Nw
Atlanta, GA 30318
(404) 802-3100 1 9-12 929 - Atlanta West Manor Elementary School Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 294 students10
1.0 miles
570 Lynhurst Dr Sw
Atlanta, GA 30311
(404) 802-3350 1 K-5 294 - Atlanta Beecher Hills Elementary School Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 346 students10
1.2 miles
2257 Bolling Brook Dr Sw
Atlanta, GA 30311
(404) 802-8300 1.2 PK-5 346 - Atlanta Young Middle School Math: 14% | Reading: 15%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 832 students10
1.2 miles
3116 Benjamin E Mays Dr Sw
Atlanta, GA 30311
(404) 802-5900 1.2 6-8 832 - Atlanta Fain Elementary School Math: 5% | Reading: 5%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 471 students10
1.6 miles
101 Hemphill School Rd Nw
Atlanta, GA 30331
(404) 802-8600 1.6 PK-5 471
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