Serving 512 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Chesnut Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 512 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 76%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30% in GA
Math Proficiency
: 47% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 51% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Chesnut Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chesnut Elementary School is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Chesnut Elementary School is ranked #510 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Chesnut Elementary School often compared to?
Chesnut Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dunwoody Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Chesnut Elementary School?
512 students attend Chesnut Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Chesnut Elementary School students are Black, 28% of students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chesnut Elementary School?
Chesnut Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Chesnut Elementary School offer ?
Chesnut Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Chesnut Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 512 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 76%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 47% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 51% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
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