William J. Scott Elementary School

1752 Hollywood Rd Nw
Atlanta, GA 30318
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 289 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, William J. Scott 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 is 10-14% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 289 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • : Bottom 50% in GA
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

William J. Scott Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

School Overview

William J. Scott Elementary School's student population of 289 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
289 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

William J. Scott Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of William J. Scott Elementary School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (GA)
#2002 out of 2204 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of William J. Scott Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10-14%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of William J. Scott Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10-14%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of William J. Scott Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
11-19%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of William J. Scott Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of William J. Scott Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
11%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in William J. Scott Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
88%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in William J. Scott Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
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36%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in William J. Scott Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in William J. Scott Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in William J. Scott Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Georgia.
0.22
This chart displays the diversity score of William J. Scott Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in William J. Scott Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
1%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in William J. Scott Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is William J. Scott Elementary School's ranking?
William J. Scott Elementary School is ranked #2002 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are William J. Scott Elementary School often compared to?
William J. Scott Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like William M.boyd Elementary School, Westside Atlanta Charter School, Miles Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend William J. Scott Elementary School?
289 students attend William J. Scott Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of William J. Scott Elementary School students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of William J. Scott Elementary School?
William J. Scott Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does William J. Scott Elementary School offer ?
William J. Scott Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is William J. Scott Elementary School part of?
William J. Scott Elementary School is part of Atlanta School District.
In what neighborhood is William J. Scott Elementary School located?
William J. Scott Elementary School is located in the Scotts Crossing neighborhood of Atlanta, GA.

School Calendar

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Event
Date
Fall Break
October 14, 2024 (Monday)
Spring Break
April 07, 2025 (Monday)
Last Day of School
May 29, 2025 (Thursday)

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 289 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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