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Fifth Avenue Upper Elementary School

Public Grades 3-5

67^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,222 Georgia Elementary Schools

Better than 95% of Georgia elementary schools

Summary

Fifth Avenue Upper Elementary School in Decatur, GA, serves 529 students in grades 3–5 within the City Schools of Decatur district, and it has earned a 5-star rating every year for the past decade, currently ranking in the 95th percentile statewide.

This school is a standout for mathematics. In the most recent school year, 92.5% of 4th graders were proficient in math—a remarkable 42 percentage points above the state average—and 3rd and 5th graders also posted strong scores (81.5% and 82.4%, respectively). That 4th-grade result is also 13 points higher than the district average and far exceeds the 68.7% proficiency at the nearby Talley Street Upper Elementary School, its district counterpart. Fifth Avenue also boasts an exceptionally low chronic absenteeism rate of just 3.5%, compared to 17.7% statewide, and a favorable student-teacher ratio of 11.7:1. The school's per-student spending of $19,783 is about 30% above the state average, reflecting a strong investment in resources.

While math is a clear strength, science is a relative area for growth: only 64.8% of 5th graders were proficient, which falls slightly below the district average of 68.3%. Still, the school's overall consistency is impressive—its state ranking has never dipped below the 92nd percentile in ten years. Compared to nearby out-of-district options like Fred A. Toomer Elementary School (48.3% 3rd-grade math proficiency) or Ivy Preparatory Academy- Inc (26.1%), Fifth Avenue's performance is dramatically higher. Even Fernbank Elementary School, a well-regarded DeKalb County school, trails in most subjects. For parents seeking a proven, high-achieving elementary experience in the Decatur area, Fifth Avenue is a top-tier choice.

529

Students ?

11.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$19,783

Per pupil spending ?

11.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

101 5th Ave
Decatur, GA 30030

(404) 370-4460

District: City Schools of Decatur

Students who attend Fifth Avenue Upper Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Beacon Hill Middle School
High:	Decatur High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

69.2%

African American:

11.7%

Two or more races:

7.9%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 95th percentile in 2016 → 95th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Georgia average (80% vs 47% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 5% of Georgia elementary schools

✓Small classes — about 12 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school80%

District avg76%

Georgia avg47%

67^th of 1,222

Georgia public elementary schools ?

Top 5%▬ steady since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 2Elementary Schools in the City Schools of Decatur

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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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	95.3	67 of 1222	94.5%	★★★★★
2025	96.4	56 of 1238	95.5%	★★★★★
2024	95.0	66 of 1236	94.7%	★★★★★
2023	95.3	69 of 1223	94.4%	★★★★★
2022	96.1	60 of 1220	95.1%	★★★★★
2021	95.5	61 of 1214	95.0%	★★★★★
2019	91.9	94 of 1234	92.4%	★★★★★
2018	91.2	96 of 1209	92.1%	★★★★★
2017	93.6	69 of 1205	94.3%	★★★★★
2016	94.7	64 of 1233	94.8%	★★★★★
2015	95.0	61 of 1240	95.1%	★★★★★
2014	81.5	155 of 1231	87.4%	★★★★☆
2011	74.8	316 of 1212	73.9%	★★★★☆
2010	76.2	272 of 1183	77.0%	★★★★☆
2009	72.9	287 of 1133	74.7%	★★★★☆
2008	68.7	353 of 1134	68.9%	★★★☆☆
2007	62.6	449 of 1125	60.1%	★★★☆☆
2006	66.8	407 of 1101	63.0%	★★★☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	76.5	128 of 829	84.6%	★★★★☆
2025	74.0	168 of 892	81.2%	★★★★☆
2024	67.9	214 of 879	75.7%	★★★★☆
2023	65.9	223 of 870	74.4%	★★★★☆
2022	75.1	167 of 876	80.9%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	95.0	60 of 1189	95.0%	★★★★★
2025	94.7	66 of 1224	94.6%	★★★★★
2024	95.0	57 of 1223	95.3%	★★★★★
2023	94.8	64 of 1212	94.7%	★★★★★
2022	95.1	64 of 1206	94.7%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	94.2	69 of 1186	94.2%	★★★★★
2025	96.6	37 of 1225	97.0%	★★★★★
2024	93.9	78 of 1220	93.6%	★★★★★
2023	94.6	70 of 1210	94.2%	★★★★★
2022	96.0	50 of 1209	95.9%	★★★★★

Migrant

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2023	79.7	7 of 33	78.8%	★★★★☆
2022	69.5	9 of 36	75.0%	★★★★☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2024	88.6	5 of 46	89.1%	★★★★★
2023	85.3	5 of 39	87.2%	★★★★☆
2022	87.4	3 of 30	90.0%	★★★★★

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2025	81.5	65 of 565	88.5%	★★★★☆
2024	86.1	46 of 487	90.6%	★★★★★
2023	70.7	89 of 455	80.4%	★★★★☆
2022	52.8	152 of 415	63.4%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	86.5	83 of 703	88.2%	★★★★☆
2025	90.1	58 of 769	92.5%	★★★★★
2024	87.5	72 of 772	90.7%	★★★★★
2023	89.4	61 of 775	92.1%	★★★★★
2022	90.6	46 of 779	94.1%	★★★★★

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Female (2026)95th percentile~ school

Male (2026)94th percentile~ school

Multi-racial (2024)89th percentile-6 vs school

Special Education (2025)88th percentile-7 vs school

White (2026)88th percentile-6 vs school

African American (2026)85th percentile-10 vs school

Migrant (2023)79th percentile-16 vs school

By subject vs Georgia (2025-2026) ?

Mathematics86%+38 vs state

Science65%+21 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2026)						Milestones Assessment Science (2026)		Milestones Assessment Social Studies (2026)	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 (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Fifth Avenue Upper Elementary School	Public	3-5	101 5th Ave	Decatur	30030	DeKalb County	City Schools of Decatur	No	No	No	No	(404) 370-4460	529	45	11.7	11.3%	366 (69.2%)	62 (11.7%)	26 (4.9%)	31 (5.9%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (7.9%)	95.3	67^th of 1222 public elementary schools	94.5%		96.4	56^th of 1238 public elementary schools	95.5%	11	81.5	92.5	82.4				64.8			$19,783	$175	$19,608
Oakhurst Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	175 Mead Rd	Decatur	30030	DeKalb County	City Schools of Decatur	No	No	No	No	(404) 370-4470	233	22	10.4	11.2%	143 (61.4%)	26 (11.2%)	15 (6.4%)	15 (6.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (14.6%)								(n/a)										$27,844	$119	$27,725
Charles R. Drew Charter School	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	301 E Lake Blvd SE	Atlanta	30317	DeKalb County	Atlanta Public Schools	Yes	No	No	No	(404) 687-0001	961	89	10.8	38.0%	308 (32.0%)	539 (56.1%)	44 (4.6%)	6 (0.6%)	2 (0.2%)	3 (0.3%)	59 (6.1%)	88.4	145^th of 1222 public elementary schools	88.1%		91.9	109^th of 1238 public elementary schools	91.2%	36	72.8	70.4	66.9				61.4			$30,852	$06	$30,846
Winnona Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	510 Avery St	Decatur	30030	DeKalb County	City Schools of Decatur	No	No	No	No	(404) 370-4490	276	21	13.1	8.0%	177 (64.1%)	34 (12.3%)	18 (6.5%)	14 (5.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	32 (11.6%)								(n/a)										$23,902	$258	$23,643
Fred A. Toomer Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	65 Rogers St NE	Atlanta	30317	DeKalb County	Atlanta Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(404) 802-3450	513	39	13.0	90.3%	147 (28.7%)	320 (62.4%)	27 (5.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	17 (3.3%)	48.3	569^th of 1222 public elementary schools	53.4%		34.4	763^rd of 1238 public elementary schools	38.4%	194	48.3	35.6	39.8				48.2			$27,321	$2,059	$25,262
Ivy Preparatory Academy- Inc	Public, Charter	K-8	1807 Memorial Dr SE	Atlanta	30317	DeKalb County	State Specialty Schools I- Ivy Preparatory Academy- Inc	Yes	No	No	Yes	(404) 622-2727	436	41	10.5	79.4%	1 (0.2%)	398 (91.3%)	22 (5.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.2%)	26.8	883^rd of 1222 public elementary schools	27.7%		29.4	843^rd of 1238 public elementary schools	31.9%	40	26.1	37.3	19.1	29.5	18.4	46.6	36.2	45.2	22.6	$14,373	$1,113	$13,261
Talley Street Upper Elementary School	Public	3-5	2617 Talley St	Decatur	30030	DeKalb County	City Schools of Decatur	No	No	No	Yes	(404) 377-1446	623	51	12.1	21.2%	338 (54.3%)	144 (23.1%)	40 (6.4%)	40 (6.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	60 (9.6%)	92.2	107^th of 1222 public elementary schools	91.2%		94.7	73^rd of 1238 public elementary schools	94.1%	34	74.5	68.7	77.9				71.4			$19,026	$594	$18,432
Glennwood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	440 E Ponce de Leon Ave	Decatur	30030	DeKalb County	City Schools of Decatur	No	No	No	No	(404) 370-4435	184	19	9.8	21.7%	79 (42.9%)	44 (23.9%)	21 (11.4%)	17 (9.2%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (12.0%)								(n/a)										$29,488	$500	$28,987
Fernbank Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	157 Heaton Park Dr NE	Atlanta	30307	Fulton County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	No	(678) 874-9302	895	56	15.9	27.8%	401 (44.8%)	206 (23.0%)	69 (7.7%)	144 (16.1%)	5 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	70 (7.8%)	86.5	162^nd of 1222 public elementary schools	86.7%		88.2	146^th of 1238 public elementary schools	88.2%	16	76.3	60.2	63.8				67.8			$17,952	$1,289	$16,663
Burgess-Peterson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	480 Clifton St SE	Atlanta	30316	Fulton County	Atlanta Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(404) 802-3400	580	39	14.9	48.4%	225 (38.8%)	247 (42.6%)	39 (6.7%)	12 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	56 (9.7%)	90.9	118^th of 1222 public elementary schools	90.3%		87.3	158^th of 1238 public elementary schools	87.2%	40	69.0	75.3	73.0				66.3			$24,690	$1,003	$23,688

Frequently Asked Questions about Fifth Avenue Upper Elementary School

How many students attend Fifth Avenue Upper Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 529 students attended Fifth Avenue Upper Elementary School.

What district is Fifth Avenue Upper Elementary School in?

City Schools of Decatur

What is the racial makeup of Fifth Avenue Upper Elementary School?

Students at Fifth Avenue Upper Elementary School are 69% White, 12% African American, 8% Two or more races, 6% Asian, 5% Hispanic.

What schools do graduates of Fifth Avenue Upper Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Fifth Avenue Upper Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Beacon Hill Middle School
High : Decatur High School

Is Fifth Avenue Upper Elementary School a good school?

Yes. Fifth Avenue Upper Elementary School ranks in the top 5.5% of Georgia elementary schools.

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