White Elementary School (Closed 2013)

1890 Detroit Ave Nw
Atlanta, GA 30314
(School attendance zone shown in map)
White Elementary School serves 269 students in grades Prekindergarten-5. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 65-69% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 81%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 75-79% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 93%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
269 students

Showing 2004–2025. View full 39-year historical data

Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers

Showing 2004–2025. View full 39-year historical data

School Rankings

This School
State Level (GA)
(11-12)
65-69%
81%
(11-12)
75-79%
93%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1

Showing 2004–2025. View full 39-year historical data

Hispanic
1%
20%
Black
98%
36%

Showing 2004–2025. View full 32-year historical data

Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
100%
0.04
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
63%

Showing 2004–2025. View full 38-year historical data

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%

Showing 2004–2025. View full 27-year historical data

School Statewide Testing
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?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 81% GA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 93% GA state average).
How many students attend White Elementary School?
269 students attend White Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of White Elementary School students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of White Elementary School?
White Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does White Elementary School offer ?
White Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is White Elementary School part of?
White Elementary School is part of Atlanta Public Schools.

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