How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Garden Hills Elementary School | Sara Rawson Smith Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Atlanta, GA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 494 | 851 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 11.3:1 | 14.3:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 72.5% | 30.8% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Garden Hills Elementary School | Sara Rawson Smith Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $23,046 | $23,046 |
| District | Atlanta Public Schools | Atlanta Public Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Garden Hills Elementary School | Sara Rawson Smith Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14.8% | 27.4% |
| African American | 42.7% | 33.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 36.2% | 25.0% |
| Asian | 1.6% | 6.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 4.7% | 8.2% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Garden Hills Elementary School | Sara Rawson Smith Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 411:1 | 782:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 34.0% | 22.3% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 12 | 7 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.