Garden Hills Elementary School is an elementary school in Garden Hills, Atlanta, Georgia and a part of Atlanta Public Schools. Built in 1938, the brick school building is a work of Atlanta architect Philip Shutze.
Serving 470 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Garden Hills Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is higher 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 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 470 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Garden Hills Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Garden Hills Elementary School's student population of 470 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
470 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
School Rankings
Garden Hills Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Garden Hills 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#867 out of 2204 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
36%
19%
Black
41%
36%
White
18%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Garden Hills Elementary School's ranking?
Garden Hills Elementary School is ranked #867 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Garden Hills Elementary School often compared to?
Garden Hills Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sara Rawson Smith Elementary School, Morris Brandon Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Garden Hills Elementary School?
470 students attend Garden Hills Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Garden Hills Elementary School students are Black, 36% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Garden Hills Elementary School?
Garden Hills Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Garden Hills Elementary School offer ?
Garden Hills Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Garden Hills Elementary School part of?
Garden Hills Elementary School is part of Atlanta School District.
In what neighborhood is Garden Hills Elementary School located?
Garden Hills Elementary School is located in the Buckhead neighborhood of Atlanta, GA. There are 5 other public schools located in Buckhead.
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