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City View Elementary School

Elementary School · Cobb County

285 S Gordon Rd SW, Mableton, GA 30126

Enrollment

907

Student-Teacher

11.8:1

Score

5.1

Grades

Pre-K – 5th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Georgia schools

#1,638 of 2,268

In Mableton

#5 of 9

public schools

In district

#100 of 110

Cobb County

School environment

7.6 / 10

Very Good

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City View Elementary School

5.1/10

Elementary School in Mableton · grades Pre-K – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About City View Elementary School

City View Elementary School is a public elementary school in Mableton, GA, part of Cobb County. City View Elementary School serves approximately 907 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. City View Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,638 of 2,268 schools in GA.

Structured state assessment records for City View Elementary School show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

How it compares2.3 pts below district
  • This school 5.1 · Average
  • District avg 7.4
  • GA avg 6.5

What Parents Should Know

33% of students at City View Elementary School were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.3Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-4.9 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics4.9Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency20.9% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency22.1% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg-21.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-19.7 pts
Overall Proficiency22% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)22% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected-0.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile31th
Resources & Environment7.6Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.8:1
Per-Pupil Spending$14,680
Chronic Absenteeism32.6%

City View Elementary School — Students at City View Elementary School score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).

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Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

96.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Test Scores GA GA (2023-24)

Math Proficiency 33.7% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
School
State
42.1% (2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency 40.6% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
School
State
41.8% (2024 GA)

Based on 30 test records from GA state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
67%
ELA
84%
2010
Math
69%
ELA
80%
2011
Math
71%
ELA
85%
2012
Math
71%
ELA
85%
2013
Math
67%
ELA
86%
2014
Math
11%
ELA
18%
2015
Math
13%
ELA
18%
2016
Math
15%
ELA
20%
2017
Math
16%
ELA
20%
2018
Math
21%
ELA
23%
2019
Math
21%
ELA
23%
2020*
Math
10%
ELA
13%
2021*
Math
10%
ELA
13%
2022
Math
22%
ELA
19%
2024
Math
20.9%
ELA
22.1%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 4.3/10.

How City View Elementary School Compares

See how City View Elementary School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
5.1/10
28th percentile in GA
Academic
4.9/10
Below Average
Growth
4.3/10
Below Average
Environment
7.6/10
Very Good
Gifted & Talented
Yes
Program available

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch
Students eligible for subsidized meals
97%
Teaching Staff
12:1 student-teacher ratio
77 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
32.6%

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented Program Available
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students. · CRDC 2021-22

Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more

Location

285 S Gordon Rd SW, Mableton, GA 30126

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering City View Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Amana Academy West Atlanta (rated 8.3/10, 2.1 miles away, in nearby Alpharetta), which scores notably higher. Another option is THE SAE SCHOOL (rated 8.0/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, KIPP Soul Primary (rated 7.0/10, 3.7 miles away, in nearby Atlanta), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Mableton, see our Mableton schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 4.1 mi
School Distance Rating
Riverside Elementary School Mableton 0.4 mi 6.7
THE SAE SCHOOL Mableton 0.5 mi 8.0
MABLETON CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Mableton 0.7 mi 4.1
Clay-Harmony Leland Elementary School Mableton 0.8 mi 6.3
Bryant Elementary School Mableton 0.9 mi 4.7
SEEDS OF EXCELLENCE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Austell 1.6 mi 6.8
Lindley Middle School Mableton 1.7 mi 4.3
Pebblebrook High School Mableton 1.6 mi 5.1
DESTINY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Austell 1.8 mi 5.3
Amana Academy West Atlanta Alpharetta 2.1 mi 8.3
PRIMROSE SCHOOL OF PROVIDENCE PAVILION Mableton 2.3 mi
Mableton Elementary School Mableton 2.7 mi 4.1
Floyd Middle School Mableton 3.4 mi 5.2
Miles Elementary School Atlanta 3.2 mi 4.1
Atlanta Heights Charter School Atlanta 3.4 mi 3.5
Betty Gray Middle School Mableton 3.6 mi 5.9
The Kindezi School Atlanta 3.7 mi 4.4
KIPP Soul Primary Atlanta 3.7 mi 7.0
KIPP Soul Academy Atlanta 3.7 mi 7.7
South Cobb High School Austell 4.1 mi 5.7

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 30126 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$99,975

Median Home Value

$347,800

Median Rent

$1,415/mo

Population

43,047

College Educated

44.7%

Homeownership

77.9%

Avg Commute

30.2 min

Poverty Rate

7.7%

Median Age

38.8

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School Rating
Arbor Station Elementary School Douglasville, GA 5.1
Ethel W. Kight Elementary School Lagrange, GA 5.1
Friendship Elementary School Buford, GA 5.1
Hunt Elementary School Fort Valley, GA 5.1
Minor Elementary School Lilburn, GA 5.1
Swint Elementary School Jonesboro, GA 5.1

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about City View Elementary School

What grades does City View Elementary School serve?

City View Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend City View Elementary School?

City View Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 907 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at City View Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at City View Elementary School is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does City View Elementary School rank in GA?

City View Elementary School ranks #1,638 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is City View Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

City View Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at City View Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, City View Elementary School has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is City View Elementary School a charter school?

No, City View Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is City View Elementary School a Title I school?

No, City View Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for City View Elementary School?

96.6% of students at City View Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
20 Car-Dependent
Transit Score
28 Some Transit
Bike Score
6 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
907
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
77
Free/Reduced Lunch
96.6%
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Cobb County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
32.6%

District

Cobb County
District Enrollment
106,358
Schools in District
110
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,680
District Rank
#100 of 110

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