Serving 272 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Whitefoord 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 20-24% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 15-19% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
272 students
Showing 2009–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Showing 2009–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)20-24%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)15-19%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Showing 2009–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
1%
20%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
94%
36%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
34%
Showing 2007–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2009–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
63%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
2%
7%
Showing 2003–2013. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% GA state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% GA state average).
How many students attend Whitefoord Elementary School?
272 students attend Whitefoord Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Whitefoord Elementary School students are Black, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Whitefoord Elementary School?
Whitefoord Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Whitefoord Elementary School offer ?
Whitefoord Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Whitefoord Elementary School part of?
Whitefoord Elementary School is part of Atlanta Public Schools.
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