Waters Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Waters Elementary School served 390 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Georgia state level of 15:1.
School Overview
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 390 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 31 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |
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School Rankings
| Definition of Terms 2008-2009 School Year Data | This School | State Level (GA) |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 12% | 15% |
| Black | 87% | 37% |
| White | n/a | 40% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.23 | 0.69 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 96% | 56% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Atlanta School District | |
Source: 2008-2009 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Waters Elementary School is South Atlanta High School (1.4 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Kipp Vision (0.0 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Atlanta Kipp Vision Charter School
Math: 34% | Reading: 30%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 5-8 | 362 students10
0.0 miles
660 Mcwilliams Rd Se
Atlanta, GA 30315
(404) 537-5252 0 5-8 362 - Atlanta Kipp Vision Primary Charter School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: K-4 | 522 students10
0.0 miles
660 Mcwilliams Rd Se
Atlanta, GA 30315
(404) 537-5252 0 K-4 522 - Atlanta Dobbs Elementary School Math: 17% | Reading: 18%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 482 students10
0.7 miles
2025 Jonesboro Rd Se
Atlanta, GA 30315
(404) 802-8050 0.7 PK-5 482 - Atlanta Thomasville Heights Elementary School Math: 18% | Reading: 8%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 495 students10
1.2 miles
1820 Henry Thomas Dr Se
Atlanta, GA 30315
(404) 802-5750 1.2 PK-5 495 - Atlanta Humphries Elementary School Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 325 students10
1.3 miles
3029 Humphries Dr Se
Atlanta, GA 30354
(404) 802-8750 1.3 PK-5 325
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