Serving 665 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Austin Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 665 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 85% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 83% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
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Austin 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
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Austin Elementary School's student population of 665 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
665 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
Austin Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Austin Elementary School is 0.64, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#17 out of 2204 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
28%
5%
Hispanic
9%
18%
Black
5%
36%
White
52%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
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Austin Elementary School is ranked #17 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Austin Elementary School often compared to?
Austin Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Vanderlyn Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 83% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Austin Elementary School?
665 students attend Austin Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Austin Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Austin Elementary School?
Austin Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Austin Elementary School offer ?
Austin Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Austin Elementary School part of?
Austin Elementary School is part of Dekalb County School District.
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