Serving 524 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bethune 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 was 8% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 6% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
524 students
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)8%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)6%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)n/a
4%
Hispanic
(15-16)3%
15%
Black
(15-16)96%
37%
White
(15-16)n/a
41%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)1%
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
59%
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% GA state average), while 6% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Bethune Elementary School?
524 students attend Bethune Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Bethune Elementary School students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bethune Elementary School?
Bethune Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bethune Elementary School offer ?
Bethune Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Bethune Elementary School part of?
Bethune Elementary School is part of Atlanta Public Schools.
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