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Fernbank Elementary School in Atlanta GA

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Public PK, KG-5

 157 Heaton Park Dr NE
       Atlanta, GA  30307

(678) 874-9302

District: DeKalb County

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $4,002

Students who attend Fernbank Elementary School usually attend:

Student/teacher ratio:  13.2

Number of students:  770

Racial breakdown:

White:

47.5%

African American:

22.3%

Asian:

17.4%

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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  19. 3%

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Fernbank Elementary School ranks better than 83.1% of elementary schools in Georgia. It also ranks 8th among 79 ranked elementary schools in the DeKalb County School District. (See more…)

Student Body

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Student population at Fernbank Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (47.5%), African American (22.3%), Asian (17.4%). (See more…)

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The student/teacher ratio at Fernbank Elementary School is 13. 2. 43 elementary schools in the DeKalb County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more…)

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Fernbank Elementary School employs 58 full-time teachers.

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The average total spent per student at Fernbank Elementary School is $4,002. 75 elementary schools in the DeKalb County School District spend more per student.

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Fernbank Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

DeKalb County:

SchoolDigger ranks DeKalb County 142nd of 198 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 88. 47 43rd 1101 96.1%
2007 89.90 33rd 1125 97.1%
2008 89.22 51st 1134 95.5%
2009 90.74 28th 1133 97.5%
2010 86.16 85th 1183 92.8%
2011 85.05 99th 1212 91.8%
2012 82.64 136th 1201 88.7%
2013 82.35 137th 1225 88.8%
2014 84. 00 91st 1231 92.6%
2015 95.34 56th 1240 95.5%
2016 91.48 94th 1233 92.4%
2017 75.12 260th 1205 78.4%
2018 61.22 417th 1209 65.5%
2019 65.02 392nd 1234 68.2%
2021 79.85 226th 1214 81.4%
2022 82.78 210th 1244 83.1%

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Enrollment information for Fernbank Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 612 612
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 614 614
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 593 593
1993 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 634 634
1994 341 305 29 9 0 n/a n/a 0 684
1995 366 296 20 9 0 n/a n/a 0 691
1996 366 296 20 9 0 n/a n/a 0 691
1997 378 264 18 7 0 n/a n/a 0 667
1998 398 243 21 5 1 n/a n/a 0 668
1999 411 208 31 7 1 n/a n/a 0 658
2000 410 171 30 7 1 n/a n/a 0 619
2001 362 102 34 8 1 n/a n/a 0 507
2002 364 48 33 12 0 n/a n/a 0 457
2003 364 48 33 12 0 n/a n/a 0 457
2004 338 46 38 11 0 n/a n/a 0 433
2005 312 59 48 6 0 n/a n/a 16 441
2006 334 61 57 4 0 n/a n/a 18 474
2007 336 78 73 6 0 n/a n/a 28 521
2008 362 82 82 3 0 n/a n/a 31 560
2009 378 91 97 4 1 n/a n/a 37 608
2010 415 95 113 27 1 0 30 0 681
2011 442 91 99 23 0 0 34 0 689
2012 433 88 128 30 0 0 26 0 705
2013 414 92 110 25 2 1 32 0 676
2014 376 93 90 24 1 1 25 0 610
2015 351 111 89 23 1 1 29 0 605
2016 331 120 83 20 2 1 26 0 583
2017 301 168 95 268 4 3 20 0 859
2018 296 190 89 265 4 0 24 0 868
2019 275 150 87 272 3 0 31 0 818
2020 389 174 155 50 6 0 43 0 817
2021 364 156 140 44 7 0 44 0 755
2022 366 172 134 45 7 0 46 0 770

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U. S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Fernbank Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 612 35.0 17.4 11.9
1991 614 38.0 16.1 11.7
1992 593 37.0 16.0 10.5
1993 634 34. 0 18.6 10.7
1994 684 38.5 17.8 11.5
1995 691 37.0 18.7 13
1996 691 37.0 18.7 13
1997 667 34.4 19.4 14.4
1998 668 36.7 18.2 11.2
1999 658 39.1 16.8 12
2000 619 38.8 16.0 14.5
2001 507 33.7 15.0 9.5
2002 457 35.1 13.0 9.2
2003 457 35.1 13.0 9.2
2004 433 33.0 13.1 7.9
2005 441 32.3 13.7 7.1
2006 474 31. 3 15.1 7
2007 521 34.9 14.9 9.1
2008 560 40.1 14.0 10.8
2009 608 42.9 14.2 9.8
2010 681 43.5 15.6 10.6
2011 689 43.5 15.8 9.1
2012 705 42.8 16.4 9.5
2013 676 43.3 15.6 9.9
2014 610 40.5 15.0 11
2015 605 40.0 15.1 12.1
2016 583 40.0 14.5 13.9
2017 859 66.5 12.9 39.1
2018 868 64.0 13.5 38.7
2019 818 67. 2 12.1 42.5
2020 817 64.0 12.7 22.2
2021 755 60.5 12.4 19.3
2022 770 58.0 13.2 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Fernbank Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 612 35.0 17.4 11.9
1991 614 38.0 16.1 11.7
1992 593 37.0 16.0 10.5
1993 634 34.0 18.6 10.7
1994 684 38.5 17.8 11.5
1995 691 37.0 18.7 13
1996 691 37.0 18.7 13
1997 667 34. 4 19.4 14.4
1998 668 36.7 18.2 11.2
1999 658 39.1 16.8 12
2000 619 38.8 16.0 14.5
2001 507 33.7 15.0 9.5
2002 457 35.1 13.0 9.2
2003 457 35.1 13.0 9.2
2004 433 33.0 13.1 7.9
2005 441 32.3 13.7 7.1
2006 474 31.3 15.1 7
2007 521 34.9 14.9 9.1
2008 560 40.1 14.0 10.8
2009 608 42.9 14.2 9.8
2010 681 43. 5 15.6 10.6
2011 689 43.5 15.8 9.1
2012 705 42.8 16.4 9.5
2013 676 43.3 15.6 9.9
2014 610 40.5 15.0 11
2015 605 40.0 15.1 12.1
2016 583 40.0 14.5 13.9
2017 859 66.5 12.9 39.1
2018 868 64.0 13.5 38.7
2019 818 67.2 12.1 42.5
2020 817 64.0 12.7 22.2
2021 755 60.5 12.4 19.3
2022 770 58.0 13.2 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U. S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Fernbank Elementary School

Year Expenditures from Federal Funds Expenditures from State and Local Funds Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $832 (7. 5%) $10,335 (92.5%) $11,167
2018 $347 (3.1%) $10,874 (96.9%) $11,221
2019 $531 (13.3%) $3,471 (86.7%) $4,002

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank

Pandemic (2021-2022)
Change (%)
Ranks 392nd of 1234 Elementary schools Ranks 210th of 1244 Elementary schools  14. 9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Pandemic (2021-2022)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Fernbank Elementary School) 52.1 66.4  14.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (DeKalb County) 33.5 28.3  5.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia) 42 36.4  5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Fernbank Elementary School) 59.7 62.7  3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (DeKalb County) 40.1 29.5  10.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia) 52 43  9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Fernbank Elementary School) 50. 7 61  10.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (DeKalb County) 34.4 27.9  6.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia) 42 37.6  4.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Fernbank Elementary School) 48.6 55  6.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (DeKalb County) 35.5 27.2  8.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia) 49 43.9  5.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Fernbank Elementary School) 49.6 58.2  8.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (DeKalb County) 37.4 34.2  3.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia) 45 41.5  3.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Fernbank Elementary School) 42.3 49.6  7.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (DeKalb County) 30. 5 24.3  6.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia) 41 36.9  4.1%
5th Grade Science (Fernbank Elementary School) 46.3 50.7  4.4%
   5th Grade Science (DeKalb County) 33.9 27.2  6.7%
   5th Grade Science (Georgia) 43 39.2  3.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Pandemic (2020-2021)
Change (%)
Total Students 818 755  7.7%
African American 150 156  4%
American Indian 3 7  133. 3%
Asian 87 140  60.9%
Hispanic 272 44  83.8%
Pacific Islander 0 0
White 275 364  32.4%
Two or More Races 31 44  41.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients 42.5% 19.3%  23.2%


Frequently Asked Questions about Fernbank Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Fernbank Elementary School?

Students at Fernbank Elementary School are 48% White, 22% African American, 17% Asian, 6% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic.

Is Fernbank Elementary School a good school?

Fernbank Elementary School ranks 210th of 1244 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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How many students attend Fernbank Elementary School?

In the 2021-22 school year, 770 students attended Fernbank Elementary School.

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Fernbank Elementary School (2023 Ranking)

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Fernbank Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

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Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)

School Overview

Fernbank Elementary School’s student population of 755 students has declined by 12% over five school years.

The teacher population of 61 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.

School Rankings

Fernbank Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 2,168 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Fernbank Elementary School is 0.69, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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What is Fernbank Elementary School’s ranking?

Fernbank Elementary School is ranked #245 out of 2,168 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% GA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average).

How many students attend Fernbank Elementary School?

755 students attend Fernbank Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

48% of Fernbank Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Black, 18% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Fernbank Elementary School?

Fernbank Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.

What grades does Fernbank Elementary School offer ?

Fernbank Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5

What school district is Fernbank Elementary School part of?

Fernbank Elementary School is part of Dekalb County School District.

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90 009 Positions in the rating of Moscow schools:
2011 – 8, 2012 – 8, 2013 – 13, 2014 – 29, 2015 – 16, 2016 – 13, 2017 – 13, 2018 – 15
2019 – Mayor’s grant of the 1st degree for achieving high results in educational activities following the results of the 2018/19 academic year
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2022 – Grant of the Mayor of the 1st degree for achieving high results in educational activities following the results of the 2021/22 academic year


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program 3 classes. I am very proud and admire her. How did it happen?

To begin with, my husband and I moved to the Western District of Moscow, to a completely new microdistrict in 2012. We haven’t had children yet (now there are three of them), but when choosing a new building, we very carefully studied the availability of schools and kindergartens nearby. By chance, we saw houses under construction and decided to go to the sales office. We were immediately impressed by the presence of our own school and garden right in the courtyard of the residential complex. Although the cost of the apartment was higher than we planned, we decided on a 2-room apartment.

When our first daughter was born in 2014. we immediately enrolled in our kindergarten in the yard and got into it when our daughter was 3 years old. At the same time, we have another child and I remain on maternity leave for another 3 years. While the younger one is sleeping, we are actively engaged in developmental activities with the older one, go to dances, gymnastics, English, and read. We understand that the daughter, as they say, is “smart beyond her years.”

A year and a half before school, we are looking for information about schools in our district and nearby, we go to open days. As a result, we make a list of 4 schools:

1. School 1329. Included in the top 10 schools in Moscow in 2021, many additional classes, swimming pool, good reviews, the main building is new and very modern. But the school is 15 minutes away by car (it would be necessary to somehow solve the issue of logistics) and the classes are overcrowded (35-40 people each!).

2. School 1317. In classes of 25 people, good reviews, I liked it very much at the open day, the equipment was at the highest level, a very cozy impression was created. But also – a 15-minute drive from home.

3. School 1589. There are no more than 20-25 people in classes, there are classes with subjects in English from grade 1, good reviews, a “strong” school. Of the minuses – transport accessibility (only by car 7 min.)

4. School 2025. Located in our yard (2 min walk), new and well equipped, automatically get by registration. True, this is a simple school, without in-depth study of anything, there are few circles.

You cannot get into all schools, except for the courtyard one, without a residence permit, or on additional lists if there are free places (risk). By the time of the determination, we have a third baby and we understand that a school in the yard is the only thing that suits us in such conditions. In addition, we find out that an accelerated training class is being recruited in our school (an effective elementary school or ENS) and it is being taken by a teacher who was recommended to us. You can get into it by passing the selection (testing). Without particularly preparing for it, my daughter passes with the highest score! We make a decision and send her to class 1-3 (3 years of primary school instead of 4). In the first year of study, such classes go through the 1st and 2nd grade program. Then 3rd and 4th grades as usual.

I will tell about teachers separately. I agree that the high rating of the school, the success of graduates and other indicators of the school do not guarantee that the child will be happy in such a school. Therefore, if there is a choice of a school, then you can focus on such indicators. Inside the school itself, you already need to look for a teacher for your particular child. To do this, be sure to attend open days, meetings for parents of future first-graders, master classes, tried to talk personally with the teacher, talk with the parents of the graduates of this teacher.

How we chose a teacher. Initially, 2 classes were recruited in our building (mathematical and humanitarian), then they announced that they would recruit the third class according to the 1-3 program. At the meeting of future first-graders, 3 teachers were introduced to us, they made a presentation about each. There was no opportunity to talk in person, since covid was in full swing and all meetings were held online.

I read information about each teacher, found reviews on the school website, and talked to the parents of graduates. After that, I already decided for sure that the ENS teacher is exactly right for us. Everything coincided: the ideal teacher for us and the chosen program.

Enrollment

Now all over Moscow there is a single system with electronic filing of applications and enrollment in schools and kindergartens. This makes it easier to get into school. We automatically got to the school by registration. There are no tests or interviews. Only a questionnaire is filled out, where the parent indicates which class he would like to send the child to (humanitarian, mathematical, general, ENSH). Based on these preferences, children are divided into classes. For those who have chosen ENSh, testing is carried out. There are no entrance fees at the school.

Program

Having studied for a year and a half on the ESS program, I can say that it really is not suitable for all children. No wonder there are minimum requirements for a child upon admission. It was perfect for my oldest daughter. This year, the middle daughter will go to grade 1, and for her, I don’t even consider the ES option, only the full 4 years of elementary school with a reinforced program in mathematics or a foreign language.
What, in my opinion, is important when choosing this program:

1. The child really needs to be prepared in terms of knowledge. For this, many were helped by preparatory students, where the children completed the 1st grade program.

2. The child must be diligent (almost immediately you have to sit through a full 40 minutes of a lesson, withstand 5-6 lessons a day). In the usual first grades, the lessons are shorter and the number of lessons increases gradually.

3. The child must be quite independent, attentive, grasp quickly, do everything at a pace.

4. Parents should be nearby, ready to help. The first year is the most difficult, as the baby abruptly turns from a preschooler into a second grader. This pace requires patience and a lot of attention from parents.

5. Good health is also very important! Having missed a week or two in this class, it is very difficult to catch up with the guys. Well, serious classes (school sports) will also have to be postponed, although some manage to combine them.

Advantages of the school

The main advantage of our school is that it is right under the windows. I try to see off and meet the child after school, but if it suddenly doesn’t work out, then the daughter perfectly reaches the house herself in a couple of minutes. Almost all the guys are yard friends, neighbors, former kindergarten classmates.

The school has an art school and a music school. This is a huge plus! The guys after the lessons, having a snack, immediately go to a music or art school without leaving the territory. It is incredibly convenient for children and parents in particular.

I realized that ratings and olympiads are not important for elementary school. The main thing is that the child loves his teacher and runs to class with pleasure!

Disadvantages of the school

Of course, there are disadvantages in the school. For now, I’m only talking about the initial link.

Food. School food is a sore subject for us. The daughter complains that many dishes are not tasty. Although sometimes she will eat something and with pleasure. The school is trying to solve the problem by changing suppliers, but so far none of them has pleased the children.

Mugs. I think that additional education in our school is not developed as we would like. The choice is usually no more than 4 circles.

Overcrowding. Our district is being actively built up by human settlements and the school has switched to 2 shifts. Now in the 3rd grade my daughter studies from 12.30 to 18.00. I had to abandon the evening sections, rebuild the daily routine and the working regime of the whole family. In classes of 30-32 people on average (not ideal, but quite comfortable). I’m afraid that in the next couple of years there will be 40 classes and possibly 3 shifts.

Tuition fees

Our school is an ordinary Moscow school. Basic school-related expenses per child:

Meals. Since we are a large family, lunches are free for us. Hot breakfasts are free for all Moscow schoolchildren. You can also bring your own food.

School mugs. My daughter studies chess at school for free 2 times a week and robotics 3 times a week. For a circle of robotics I pay about 2-3 thousand rubles a month.

Parents’ Committee. We buy gifts and treats for the holidays for children ourselves. The school does not collect any money. Almost always new textbooks are issued every year, manuals too, all supplies for creativity (glue, scissors, paper, paints …) are purchased by the school. The teacher prints out all additional materials in the classroom.

Tours, theaters. The school provides a school bus for free, we pay for the excursions themselves. We were with a class in the circus (1800 rubles per ticket), theater (1650 rubles), Father Frost’s estate (1900 rubles with a gift), in 2 museums for free.

School affairs spend 5000 R per year on the parent committee, about 6000 R for excursions and a circle for the year 6000 R. Total per YEAR is not more than 18 thousand rubles, I think it is very budgetary.

Plans for the future

Since now all three of our children attend schools and kindergartens, a second car has appeared in the family, we are considering the possibility of moving to the strong mathematical 5th grade of some gymnasium after the beginning. My daughter is an excellent student, she wins Olympiads, she is passionate about mathematics, so in the summer we will make a list of suitable schools and prepare for admission in the 4th grade.