Serving 865 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sara Rawson Smith Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher 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 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 865 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 57% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sara Rawson Smith 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
Sara Rawson Smith Elementary School's student population of 865 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 63 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
865 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sara Rawson Smith Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sara Rawson Smith Elementary School is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#329 out of 2204 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
7%
5%
Hispanic
21%
18%
Black
32%
36%
White
32%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sara Rawson Smith Elementary School's ranking?
Sara Rawson Smith Elementary School is ranked #329 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Sara Rawson Smith Elementary School often compared to?
Sara Rawson Smith Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Morris Brandon Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Sara Rawson Smith Elementary School?
865 students attend Sara Rawson Smith Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of Sara Rawson Smith Elementary School students are Black, 32% of students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sara Rawson Smith Elementary School?
Sara Rawson Smith Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sara Rawson Smith Elementary School offer ?
Sara Rawson Smith Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Sara Rawson Smith Elementary School part of?
Sara Rawson Smith Elementary School is part of Atlanta School District.
In what neighborhood is Sara Rawson Smith Elementary School located?
Sara Rawson Smith Elementary School is located in the Buckhead neighborhood of Atlanta, GA. There are 5 other public schools located in Buckhead.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Fall Break
October 14, 2024 (Monday)
Spring Break
April 07, 2025 (Monday)
Last Day of School
May 29, 2025 (Thursday)
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