Serving 344 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 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 344 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Spalding Drive Elementary serves the northeast area of Atlanta, GA, covering approximately 3 square miles. Families within this zone are typically within a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge located about 1.8 miles away.
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Spalding Drive Elementary School's student population of 344 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
344 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
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 0.68, 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
#194 out of 2192 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
17%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
26%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
47%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.9%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
63%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue and Orange
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
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?
344 students attend Spalding Drive Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Spalding Drive Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
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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