Tubman Elementary School (Closed 2016)

2861 Lakeshore Dr
Atlanta, GA 30337
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 575 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Tubman 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 was 15% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 14% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
575 students
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (GA)
(14-15)
15%
38%
(14-15)
14%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
7%
19%
Black
92%
36%
White
1%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.15
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% GA state average), while 14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average).
How many students attend Tubman Elementary School?
575 students attend Tubman Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Tubman Elementary School students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tubman Elementary School?
Tubman Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Tubman Elementary School offer ?
Tubman Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Tubman Elementary School part of?
Tubman Elementary School is part of Fulton County School District.

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