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Ethos Classical Charter School

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Ethos Classical Charter School ranks 848 th of 1238 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public, Charter Grades K-5

848^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,238 Georgia Elementary Schools

Better than 32% of Georgia elementary schools

Summary

Ethos Classical Charter School is an elementary school located in Atlanta, Georgia, serving 535 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the State Specialty Schools II district, which is ranked 153 out of 206 districts in Georgia and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Ethos Classical Charter School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Georgia elementary schools, with a ranking of 848 out of 1,238 schools in the 2024-2025 school year and a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Ethos Classical Charter School's test scores are significantly below the state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, only 22% of 3rd graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 34.9%. In mathematics, the proficiency rates for 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders were 27.3%, 22.9%, and 16%, respectively, compared to the state averages of 44.3%, 49%, and 42.6%. Additionally, the school has a 100% free and reduced lunch rate, indicating that the student population comes from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

When comparing Ethos Classical Charter School to the nearby schools, such as Resurgence Hall Charter School, it becomes evident that the charter school is underperforming academically. Resurgence Hall Charter School, which is also a charter school in the area, consistently outperforms Ethos Classical Charter School in both English Language Arts and Mathematics, with proficiency rates that are significantly higher than the state averages. The challenges faced by Ethos Classical Charter School may be rooted in a combination of factors, including the socioeconomic status of its student population and potential systemic issues within the school or district.

676

Students ?

16.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,762

Per pupil spending ?

100%

Free/discounted lunch ?

2295 Springdale Cir SW
Atlanta, GA 30315

(470) 502-0046

District: State Specialty Schools II- Ethos Classical Charter School

Racial breakdown:

African American:

94.1%

Two or more races:

2.5%

Hispanic:

2.4%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 47th percentile in 2022 → 32nd in 2025

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Georgia average (28% vs 42% meeting standards)

!Ranking has slipped — down 15 percentile points since 2022

!Mathematics scores 23 pts below the Georgia average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school28%

District avg28%

Georgia avg42%

848^th of 1,238

Georgia public elementary schools ?

Bottom 32%▼ down 15 pts since 2022

From bottom 47% (2022) to bottom 32% (2025)

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SchoolDigger rating ?

153^rd of 206State Specialty Schools II- Ethos Classical Charter School among Georgia districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2025	29.3	848 of 1238	31.5%	★★☆☆☆
2024	35.0	774 of 1248	38.0%	★★☆☆☆
2022	42.6	661 of 1244	46.9%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Georgia (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts33%-6 vs state

Science32%-12 vs state

Mathematics22%-23 vs state

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by a parent
Monday, September 19, 2022

My sons are THRIVING here. We value the entire experience and love their love of learning and the representation on staff. Wish it went from PK-12. Close Quote

Schools Near Ethos Classical Charter School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2025)			Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2025)			Milestones Assessment Science (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Ethos Classical Charter School	Public, Charter	K-5	2295 Springdale Cir SW	Atlanta	30315	Fulton County	State Specialty Schools II- Ethos Classical Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(470) 502-0046	676	40	16.9	100.0%	7 (1.0%)	636 (94.1%)	16 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (2.5%)	29.3	848^th of 1238 public elementary schools	31.5%		35	774^th of 1248 public elementary schools	38.0%	74	22.0	39.0	38.7	27.3	22.9	16.0	32.1	$14,762	$1,110	$13,652
T. J. Perkerson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2040 Brewer Blvd SW	Atlanta	30310	Fulton County	Atlanta Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(404) 802-3950	338	34	9.8	100.0%	10 (3.0%)	307 (90.8%)	16 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	4 (1.2%)	13.1	1130^th of 1238 public elementary schools	8.7%		17.4	1053^rd of 1248 public elementary schools	15.6%	77	14.0	17.3	19.2	26.3	19.2	15.4	15.4	$34,110	$2,463	$31,646
Emma Hutchinson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	650 Cleveland Ave SW	Atlanta	30315	Fulton County	Atlanta Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(404) 802-7650	295	28	10.5	100.0%	1 (0.3%)	226 (76.6%)	62 (21.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (1.0%)	11.9	1146^th of 1238 public elementary schools	7.4%		10	1185^th of 1248 public elementary schools	5.0%	39	17.1	20.5	12.7	22.0	18.2	13.0	16.7	$31,215	$1,762	$29,453
Parklane Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2809 Blount St	East Point	30344	Fulton County	Fulton County	No	No	No	Yes	(470) 254-8070	351	36	9.8	100.0%	9 (2.6%)	229 (65.2%)	96 (27.4%)	2 (0.6%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.7%)	23.4	954^th of 1238 public elementary schools	22.9%		35.6	763^rd of 1248 public elementary schools	38.9%	191	31.3	17.4	38.0	25.0	23.9	16.0	20.0	$25,525	$1,357	$24,168
Cleveland Avenue Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2672 Old Hapeville Rd SW	Atlanta	30315	Fulton County	Atlanta Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(404) 802-8400	253	20	12.8	100.0%	2 (0.8%)	222 (87.7%)	24 (9.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.0%)	11.6	1150^th of 1238 public elementary schools	7.1%		18.2	1034^th of 1248 public elementary schools	17.1%	116	7.0	10.8	27.9	11.6	27.0	18.6	7.0	$35,454	$1,960	$33,495
Resurgence Hall Charter School	Public, Charter	K-4	1706 Washington Rd	East Point	30344	Fulton County	State Specialty Schools II- Resurgence Hall Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(404) 382-8512	408	30	13.6	71.1%	5 (1.2%)	389 (95.3%)	9 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	3 (0.7%)	97.1	35^th of 1238 public elementary schools	97.2%		90.2	136^th of 1248 public elementary schools	89.1%	101	65.0	78.4		73.8	91.9			$13,047	$764	$12,283
Finch Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1114 Avon Ave SW	Atlanta	30310	Fulton County	Atlanta Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(404) 802-4000	291	35	8.2	100.0%	1 (0.3%)	283 (97.3%)	4 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.7%)	15.9	1076^th of 1238 public elementary schools	13.1%		17.2	1058^th of 1248 public elementary schools	15.2%	18	9.6	25.0	18.8	25.0	19.2	14.3	28.6	$39,281	$1,835	$37,447
Hapeville Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3440 N Fulton Ave	Hapeville	30354	Fulton County	Fulton County	No	No	No	Yes	(470) 254-8220	539	45	11.9	100.0%	35 (6.5%)	155 (28.8%)	325 (60.3%)	7 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (3.2%)	44.9	629^th of 1238 public elementary schools	49.2%		45.3	623^rd of 1248 public elementary schools	50.1%	6	31.9	35.1	37.6	34.7	45.9	38.8	38.8	$20,797	$1,164	$19,634
Thomas Heathe Slater Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1320 Pryor Rd SW	Atlanta	30315	Fulton County	Atlanta Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(404) 802-4050	496	43	11.6	100.0%	0 (0.0%)	479 (96.6%)	7 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.8%)	14.5	1101^st of 1238 public elementary schools	11.1%		6.8	1232^nd of 1248 public elementary schools	1.3%	131	21.3	6.7	23.2	28.9	14.6	10.1	24.6	$28,149	$1,358	$26,792
Conley Hills Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2580 Delowe Dr	East Point	30344	Fulton County	Fulton County	No	No	No	Yes	(470) 254-8170	377	37	10.3	100.0%	4 (1.1%)	231 (61.3%)	131 (34.7%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.9%)	18.1	1029^th of 1238 public elementary schools	16.9%		15.4	1095^th of 1248 public elementary schools	12.3%	66	16.7	22.8	22.0	33.3	26.3	14.3	18.4	$25,080	$2,161	$22,919

Frequently Asked Questions about Ethos Classical Charter School

What is the racial makeup of Ethos Classical Charter School?

Students at Ethos Classical Charter School are 94% African American, 3% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic, 1% White.

Is Ethos Classical Charter School a good school?

Ethos Classical Charter School ranks 848^th of 1238 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Ethos Classical Charter School in?

State Specialty Schools II- Ethos Classical Charter School

How many students attend Ethos Classical Charter School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 676 students attended Ethos Classical Charter School.

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