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Spalding Drive Elementary

Public Grades PK, KG-5

121^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,238 Georgia Elementary Schools

Better than 90% of Georgia elementary schools

Summary

Spalding Drive Elementary is a public elementary school in Atlanta, Georgia, serving 352 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Fulton County School District, which is ranked 47th out of 206 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Spalding Drive Elementary consistently outperforms the Fulton County and Georgia state averages in the Milestones Assessment for English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. In the 2024-2025 school year, the school's proficiency rates ranged from 61.5% to 69.8% across different subject areas and grade levels, significantly higher than the district and state averages. The school's performance has been relatively consistent over the past several years, with proficiency rates remaining strong.

Compared to nearby schools, Spalding Drive Elementary has a lower student-teacher ratio of 11.3 and a lower percentage of free and reduced lunch recipients at 38.35%. These factors may contribute to the school's academic success, as it outperforms schools like High Point Elementary and Dunwoody Springs Elementary. The school's consistent high performance over the years suggests it has established effective teaching practices and support systems to enable its students to excel.

344

Students ?

10.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$23,504

Per pupil spending ?

31.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

130 W Spalding Dr
Atlanta, GA 30328

(470) 254-5880

District: Fulton County

Students who attend Spalding Drive Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Sandy Springs Middle School
High:	North Springs High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

47.1%

African American:

26.2%

Hispanic:

16.9%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 80th percentile in 2015 → 90th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Georgia average (66% vs 42% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 10% of Georgia elementary schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 10 percentile points since 2015

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school66%

District avg56%

Georgia avg42%

121^st of 1,238

Georgia public elementary schools ?

Top 10%▲ up 10 pts since 2015

From top 20% (2015) to top 10% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

24^th of 62Elementary Schools in the Fulton County

47^th of 206Fulton County 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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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2025	91.0	121 of 1238	90.2%	★★★★★
2024	83.9	190 of 1248	84.8%	★★★★☆
2023	91.2	119 of 1242	90.4%	★★★★★
2022	88.6	139 of 1244	88.8%	★★★★☆
2021	86.9	145 of 1214	88.1%	★★★★☆
2019	90.4	114 of 1234	90.8%	★★★★★
2018	85.9	152 of 1209	87.4%	★★★★☆
2017	80.6	204 of 1205	83.1%	★★★★☆
2016	86.2	141 of 1233	88.6%	★★★★☆
2015	77.1	245 of 1240	80.2%	★★★★☆
2014	71.3	375 of 1231	69.5%	★★★☆☆
2013	67.0	446 of 1225	63.6%	★★★☆☆
2012	60.8	559 of 1201	53.5%	★★★☆☆
2011	65.7	478 of 1212	60.6%	★★★☆☆
2010	58.0	566 of 1183	52.2%	★★★☆☆
2009	61.1	482 of 1133	57.5%	★★★☆☆
2008	52.4	615 of 1134	45.8%	★★☆☆☆
2007	49.3	662 of 1125	41.2%	★★☆☆☆
2006	56.9	552 of 1101	49.9%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Georgia (2024-2025) ?

Science69%+25 vs state

Mathematics66%+21 vs state

English Language Arts65%+26 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent
Tuesday, November 7, 2017

We moved to the area without a single thought of the school system. We'd always just assumed we'd go private, and our daughter was still to young to attend Spalding Drive anyway. We immediately started hear from neighbors about the amazing, little school that was just up the street... at first, we assumed it was just a fluke, but more and more people started sharing the sentiment we decided to check it out. We did individual tours on a couple of occasions, attend an information session, and even did a couple of "surprise" visits just to see how they would handle it. Needless to say, we ended up being very impressed. Our daughter has been there for four years, and has loved every minute of it. A great school for sure! Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, November 7, 2017

A wonderful, small school with excellence teachers and involved parents! Love this place! Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, October 11, 2017

We have been at Spalding for the past seven years between our two children. One is at the middle school now and doing great. Our experience at Spalding could not have been any better, and it continues to be a hidden gem in Sandy Springs. It's a tiny, neighborhood school where several kids - mine included - walk home from school each day. The parents and teachers are very supportive of each other and the school has a fantastic leadership team in place. We wouldn't want to be anywhere else. Close Quote

by a parent
Saturday, July 29, 2017

Love it at Spalding! Great teachers, excellent communication and fun opportunities for meeting other families! Close Quote

by a parent
Monday, January 30, 2017

Great School with kind and professional staff. Close Quote

by a parent
Thursday, November 3, 2016

Both my boys went to Spalding Drive. We experienced all the way from K-5th. It was an fantastic experience. Close Quote

by a parent on FaceBook
Monday, November 9, 2015

Both my boys went to school there (2009-2015) and we had a great experience. It's the smallest school in Fulton County, and truly has a neighborhood feel. The teachers are very passionate, and the new principle is super fired up! Even though our kids have moved on, we love the school so much, we still donate money and sponsor events at Spalding Drive. Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, August 14, 2013

This is my son's first year at Spalding Drive. So far, we are very impressed with the teachers, parental involvement, and the student body. The school is undergoing multi-million dollar renovations over the next few summers and boasts a very active PTSA. This school is a fun, safe, nuturing environment! We were so excited when all of the new Pre-K and Kindergarten children were invited to park and pool parties by parents to officially welcome them. Multiple volunteer days and festivals are hosted throughout the year. There are several exciting after school programs offered including Lego building & robotics, dance, drama, music, sports, church-sponsored activities (including a strong relationship with Sandy Springs United Methodist Church), and more. This school is wonderful & definitely deserves more stars!!! Close Quote

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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
Spalding Drive Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	130 W Spalding Dr	Atlanta	30328	Fulton County	Fulton County	No	No	No	No	(470) 254-5880	344	32	10.6	31.4%	162 (47.1%)	90 (26.2%)	58 (16.9%)	13 (3.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (5.8%)	91	121^st of 1238 public elementary schools	90.2%		83.9	190^th of 1248 public elementary schools	84.8%	69	65.3	62.8	66.7	67.3	69.8	61.5	69.2	$23,504	$1,098	$22,406
Woodland Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1130 Spalding Dr	Atlanta	30350	Fulton County	Fulton County	No	No	No	No	(470) 254-5890	851	63	13.5	46.5%	70 (8.2%)	314 (36.9%)	156 (18.3%)	255 (30.0%)	7 (0.8%)	2 (0.2%)	47 (5.5%)	78.6	250^th of 1238 public elementary schools	79.8%		73.1	302^nd of 1248 public elementary schools	75.8%	52	46.2	55.6	61.6	54.6	60.7	48.2	63.4	$16,864	$861	$16,002
Lake Forest Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5920 Sandy Springs Cir	Atlanta	30328	Fulton County	Fulton County	No	No	No	Yes	(470) 254-8740	534	49	10.8	100.0%	21 (3.9%)	73 (13.7%)	414 (77.5%)	8 (1.5%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	15 (2.8%)	34.6	758^th of 1238 public elementary schools	38.8%		25.1	926^th of 1248 public elementary schools	25.8%	168	18.4	25.0	34.5	36.7	54.2	28.6	32.1	$21,241	$1,434	$19,807
Ison Springs Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	8261 Ison Rd	Sandy Springs	30350	Fulton County	Fulton County	No	No	No	Yes	(470) 254-4020	433	40	10.8	100.0%	25 (5.8%)	206 (47.6%)	153 (35.3%)	14 (3.2%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (7.4%)	44.2	634^th of 1238 public elementary schools	48.8%		35.6	762^nd of 1248 public elementary schools	38.9%	128	38.7	32.4	41.0	38.7	48.5	31.1	27.9	$21,587	$1,134	$20,453
Austin Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5321 Roberts Dr	Dunwoody	30338	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	No	(678) 874-8102	803	51	15.7	4.7%	389 (48.4%)	51 (6.4%)	57 (7.1%)	244 (30.4%)	7 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	55 (6.8%)	98.6	12^th of 1238 public elementary schools	99.0%		98.6	14^th of 1248 public elementary schools	98.9%	2	72.1	72.7	84.3	83.6	94.9	88.8	86.4	$16,662	$1,903	$14,758
Mount Bethel Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1210 Johnson Ferry Rd	Marietta	30068	Cobb County	Cobb County	No	No	No	No	(770) 578-7248	898	66	13.5	7.1%	592 (65.9%)	16 (1.8%)	75 (8.4%)	168 (18.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (5.2%)	98.3	19^th of 1238 public elementary schools	98.5%		98.7	12^th of 1248 public elementary schools	99.0%	7	73.0	79.1	83.8	80.3	90.1	81.3	80.6	$16,389	$318	$16,071
Dunwoody Springs Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	8100 Roberts Dr	Atlanta	30350	Fulton County	Fulton County	No	No	No	Yes	(470) 254-4060	548	45	12.3	100.0%	63 (11.5%)	277 (50.5%)	144 (26.3%)	17 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	45 (8.2%)	50	565^th of 1238 public elementary schools	54.4%		45.2	626^th of 1248 public elementary schools	49.8%	61	35.5	42.0	42.5	39.8	47.8	31.3	41.3	$18,872	$1,080	$17,793
Timber Ridge Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5000 Timber Ridge Rd	Marietta	30068	Cobb County	Cobb County	No	No	No	No	(770) 642-5621	529	40	13.3	7.6%	339 (64.1%)	34 (6.4%)	50 (9.5%)	76 (14.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (5.7%)	98.3	18^th of 1238 public elementary schools	98.5%		98.9	8^th of 1248 public elementary schools	99.4%	10	76.2	78.9	84.8	81.0	87.8	79.8	82.8	$16,605	$399	$16,206
High Point Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	520 Greenland Rd	Atlanta	30342	Fulton County	Fulton County	No	No	No	Yes	(470) 254-7716	684	51	13.5	56.9%	175 (25.6%)	231 (33.8%)	186 (27.2%)	46 (6.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (6.7%)	73.1	296^th of 1238 public elementary schools	76.1%		54.3	513^th of 1248 public elementary schools	58.9%	217	47.8	47.4	56.2	55.8	50.5	51.4	53.3	$16,999	$937	$16,062
East Side Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3850 Roswell Rd	Marietta	30062	Cobb County	Cobb County	No	No	No	No	(770) 578-7200	1,072	71	15.0	8.7%	599 (55.9%)	48 (4.5%)	81 (7.6%)	286 (26.7%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	57 (5.3%)	96.9	42^nd of 1238 public elementary schools	96.6%		96.9	38^th of 1248 public elementary schools	97.0%	4	74.4	75.7	74.0	84.1	85.6	74.0	72.1	$14,530	$405	$14,126

Frequently Asked Questions about Spalding Drive Elementary

What district is Spalding Drive Elementary in?

Fulton County

What is the racial makeup of Spalding Drive Elementary?

Students at Spalding Drive Elementary are 47% White, 26% African American, 17% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

How many students attend Spalding Drive Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 344 students attended Spalding Drive Elementary.

What schools do graduates of Spalding Drive Elementary attend?

Students who attend Spalding Drive Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Sandy Springs Middle School
High : North Springs High School

Is Spalding Drive Elementary a good school?

Yes. Spalding Drive Elementary ranks in the top 9.8% of Georgia elementary schools.

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