Serving 750 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Renaissance 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 33% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than 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: 750 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Renaissance Elementary School serves the southwest part of Fairburn, GA, covering an area of approximately 16.1 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 3.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Renaissance Elementary School's student population of 750 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
750 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Renaissance 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 Renaissance Elementary School is 0.22, 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
#1360 out of 2192 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Black
88%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.2%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
63%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red, Black, or White
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Renaissance Elementary School's ranking?
Renaissance Elementary School is ranked #1360 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Renaissance Elementary School often compared to?
Renaissance Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wolf Creek Elementary School, E. C. West Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Renaissance Elementary School?
750 students attend Renaissance Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Renaissance Elementary School students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Renaissance Elementary School?
Renaissance Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Renaissance Elementary School offer ?
Renaissance Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Renaissance Elementary School part of?
Renaissance Elementary School is part of Fulton County School District.
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