Serving 369 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, The John Hope-charles Walter Hill Elementary Schools 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 15-19% (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 11:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 369 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
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The John Hope-charles Walter Hill Elementary Schools ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
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The John Hope-charles Walter Hill Elementary Schools's student population of 369 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
369 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
The John Hope-charles Walter Hill Elementary Schools 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 The John Hope-charles Walter Hill Elementary Schools is 0.35, 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
#1895 out of 2204 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
5%
18%
Black
80%
36%
White
11%
36%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
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The John Hope-charles Walter Hill Elementary Schools is ranked #1895 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% 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 The John Hope-charles Walter Hill Elementary Schools?
369 students attend The John Hope-charles Walter Hill Elementary Schools.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of The John Hope-charles Walter Hill Elementary Schools students are Black, 11% of students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of The John Hope-charles Walter Hill Elementary Schools?
The John Hope-charles Walter Hill Elementary Schools has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does The John Hope-charles Walter Hill Elementary Schools offer ?
The John Hope-charles Walter Hill Elementary Schools offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is The John Hope-charles Walter Hill Elementary Schools part of?
The John Hope-charles Walter Hill Elementary Schools is part of Atlanta School District.
In what neighborhood is The John Hope-charles Walter Hill Elementary Schools located?
The John Hope-charles Walter Hill Elementary Schools is located in the Sweet Auburn neighborhood of Atlanta, GA.
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Date
Spring Break
April 07, 2025 (Monday)
Last Day of School
May 29, 2025 (Thursday)
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