Serving 256 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cary Reynolds 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 256 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cary Reynolds Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Cary Reynolds Elementary School's student population of 256 students has declined by 67% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 55% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
256 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Year Founded
1961
School Calendar
School Rankings
Cary Reynolds Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cary Reynolds Elementary School is 0.22, 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
#1743 out of 2192 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
5%
Hispanic
88%
19%
Black
3%
36%
White
1%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 Cary Reynolds Elementary School's ranking?
Cary Reynolds Elementary School is ranked #1743 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Cary Reynolds Elementary School often compared to?
Cary Reynolds Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Evansdale Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Cary Reynolds Elementary School?
256 students attend Cary Reynolds Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Cary Reynolds Elementary School students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cary Reynolds Elementary School?
Cary Reynolds Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cary Reynolds Elementary School offer ?
Cary Reynolds Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cary Reynolds Elementary School part of?
Cary Reynolds Elementary School is part of Dekalb County School District.
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