Spalding Drive Elementary School

130 W Spalding Dr
Atlanta, GA 30328
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 352 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Spalding Drive Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 352 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 56%
  • : Top 10% in GA
  • : 70-74% (Top 10%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Spalding Drive Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

School Overview

Spalding Drive Elementary School's student population of 352 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
352 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers

School Rankings

Spalding Drive Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Spalding Drive Elementary School is 0.71, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (GA)
#194 out of 2192 schools
(Top 10%)
70-74%
39%
55-59%
40%
50-59%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
5%
5%
Hispanic
15%
19%
Black
28%
36%
White
44%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.71
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Spalding Drive Elementary School's ranking?
Spalding Drive Elementary School is ranked #194 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Spalding Drive Elementary School often compared to?
Spalding Drive Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Woodland Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Spalding Drive Elementary School?
352 students attend Spalding Drive Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Spalding Drive Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Spalding Drive Elementary School?
Spalding Drive Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Spalding Drive Elementary School offer ?
Spalding Drive Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Spalding Drive Elementary School part of?
Spalding Drive Elementary School is part of Fulton County School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 352 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 56%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 70-74% (Top 10%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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