Serving 352 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Spalding Drive Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 352 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Spalding Drive Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Spalding Drive Elementary School's student population of 352 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
352 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Spalding Drive Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Spalding Drive Elementary School is 0.71, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#221 out of 2204 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
5%
5%
Hispanic
15%
19%
Black
28%
36%
White
44%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Spalding Drive Elementary School's ranking?
Spalding Drive Elementary School is ranked #221 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Spalding Drive Elementary School often compared to?
Spalding Drive Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Woodland Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Spalding Drive Elementary School?
352 students attend Spalding Drive Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Spalding Drive Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Spalding Drive Elementary School?
Spalding Drive Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Spalding Drive Elementary School offer ?
Spalding Drive Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Spalding Drive Elementary School part of?
Spalding Drive Elementary School is part of Fulton County School District.
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