Serving 534 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Thomas Heathe Slater Elementary School 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 3% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 534 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in GA
Math Proficiency
: 3% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 6% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Thomas Heathe Slater Elementary School 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 Thomas Heathe Slater Elementary School is 0.06, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
3% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 6% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Thomas Heathe Slater Elementary School?
534 students attend Thomas Heathe Slater Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Thomas Heathe Slater Elementary School students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thomas Heathe Slater Elementary School?
Thomas Heathe Slater Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Thomas Heathe Slater Elementary School offer ?
Thomas Heathe Slater Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Thomas Heathe Slater Elementary School part of?
In what neighborhood is Thomas Heathe Slater Elementary School located?
Thomas Heathe Slater Elementary School is located in the South Atlanta neighborhood of Atlanta, GA. There are 3 other public schools located in South Atlanta.
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 534 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 3% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 6% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
