Serving 360 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Towns 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 25-29% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-24% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
360 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)25-29%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)20-24%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
7%
19%
Black
92%
36%
White
n/a
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% GA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% GA state average).
How many students attend Towns Elementary School?
360 students attend Towns Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Towns Elementary School students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Towns Elementary School?
Towns Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Towns Elementary School offer ?
Towns Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Towns Elementary School part of?
Towns Elementary School is part of Atlanta Public Schools School District.
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