Sara Rawson Smith Elementary School

370 Old Ivy Rd Ne
Atlanta, GA 30342
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 803 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sara Rawson Smith Elementary School ranks in the top 10% 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 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 803 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 65%
  • : Top 10% in GA
  • : 57% (Top 20%)
  • : 59% (Top 10%)
  • 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:

School Overview

Sara Rawson Smith Elementary School's student population of 803 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
803 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
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School Rankings

Sara Rawson Smith Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,168 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 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (GA)
#194 out of 2168 schools
(Top 10%)
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57%
36%
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59%
39%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Sara Rawson Smith Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Georgia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
7%
5%
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Hispanic
23%
18%
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Black
27%
36%
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White
35%
37%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.75
This chart display the diversity score of Sara Rawson Smith Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #194 out of 2,168 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% 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 36% GA state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average).
How many students attend Sara Rawson Smith Elementary School?
803 students attend Sara Rawson Smith Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Sara Rawson Smith Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Black, 23% 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 13:1, which is lower than 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 Public Schools School District.

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Spring Break
April 01, 2024 (Monday)
Last Day of School
May 24, 2024 (Friday)

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 803 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 65%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 57% (Top 20%)
  • : 59% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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