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#1406 of 2,268 schools in GA

Finch Elementary

Elementary School · Atlanta Public Schools · Atlanta, GA

An Atlanta Public Schools elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.

111 Avon Avenue SW, Atlanta, GA 30310

  • Math 19% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 22% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 8.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.1Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-4.69 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics4.9Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency18.6% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency21.8% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg-23.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-20 pts
Overall Proficiency20% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)20% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected+0.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile30th
Resources & Environment8.5Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio8.4:1
District spending per student$23,046
Chronic Absenteeism51.4%

Students at Finch Elementary score 20% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).

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2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency19%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency22%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 18 points since 2020, reaching 20% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
54%
ELA
76%
2010
Math
63%
ELA
74%
2011
Math
60%
ELA
81%
2012
Math
61%
ELA
85%
2013
Math
59%
ELA
87%
2014
Math
11%
ELA
9%
2015
Math
8%
ELA
13%
2016
Math
9%
ELA
12%
2017
Math
13%
ELA
12%
2018
Math
15%
ELA
20%
2019
Math
15%
ELA
20%
2020*
Math
3%
ELA
3%
2021*
Math
3%
ELA
3%
2022
Math
12%
ELA
17%
2024
Math
19%
ELA
22%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

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

Based on 30 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Finch Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Atlanta map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 55Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 62Good Transit
  • Bike 70Very Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low3/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$45,542

Median home value

$295,800

Median rent

$1,099/mo

College educated

33.9%

Homeownership

50.8%

Poverty rate

27%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30310; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Charles L. Gideons Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.0PK–51.2 mi295Compare →
Tuskegee Airman Global AcademyEnrollment path unverified8.5PK–51.2 mi466Compare →
Kipp Strive Primary Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified8.1K–41.5 mi521Compare →
Charles R. Drew Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified9.2PK–5Not available959Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Atlanta Public Schools

Schools in district
87
Rank in district
#51 of 86
District spending per student
$23,046NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
16.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Finch Elementary is listed in Atlanta Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Finch Elementary

Finch Elementary is a public elementary school in Atlanta, GA, part of Atlanta Public Schools, serving approximately 319 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 8.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,406 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Finch Elementary

What grades does Finch Elementary serve?

Finch Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Finch Elementary?

Finch Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 319 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Finch Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Finch Elementary is 8.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Finch Elementary rank in GA?

Finch Elementary ranks #1,406 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Finch Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Finch Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Finch Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Finch Elementary has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Finch Elementary a charter school?

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

Is Finch Elementary a Title I school?

No, Finch Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Finch Elementary?

100.0% of students at Finch Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
319
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
38
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Fulton County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
51.4%
Area population (ZIP 30310)
25,334
Area average commute
29.8 min
Area median age
36.8
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 30310; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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