Serving 768 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Fernbank Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 768 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 50%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in GA
Math Proficiency
: 56% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 62% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Fernbank 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 Fernbank Elementary School is 0.68, 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.
Fernbank Elementary School is ranked #278 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Fernbank Elementary School often compared to?
Fernbank Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mary Lin Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Fernbank Elementary School?
768 students attend Fernbank Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Fernbank Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Black, 14% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fernbank Elementary School?
Fernbank Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Fernbank Elementary School offer ?
Fernbank Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Fernbank Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 768 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 50%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 56% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 62% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
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