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Hamilton E. Holmes Elementary

Elementary School · Fulton County · East Point, GA

A Fulton County elementary school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.

2301 Connally Dr, East Point, GA 30344

  • Math 28% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 27% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.0Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-4.73 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics6.5Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency27.9% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency27.4% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg-14.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-14.4 pts
Overall Proficiency28% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)20% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected+7.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile49th
Resources & Environment6.1Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.4:1
District spending per student$15,183
Chronic Absenteeism29%

Students at Hamilton E. Holmes Elementary score 28% 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 Proficiency28%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency27%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 13 points since 2020, reaching 28% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
75%
ELA
85%
2010
Math
80%
ELA
83%
2011
Math
64%
ELA
88%
2012
Math
63%
ELA
81%
2013
Math
66%
ELA
85%
2014
Math
15%
ELA
17%
2015
Math
13%
ELA
13%
2016
Math
18%
ELA
20%
2017
Math
19%
ELA
20%
2018
Math
27%
ELA
22%
2019
Math
27%
ELA
22%
2020*
Math
12%
ELA
17%
2021*
Math
12%
ELA
17%
2022
Math
20%
ELA
22%
2024
Math
28%
ELA
27%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 41% (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

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The neighborhood

Where Hamilton E. Holmes 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 14Car-Dependent
  • Transit 40Some Transit
  • Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High7,875/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (East Point), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

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

Median income

$59,647

Median home value

$240,700

Median rent

$1,315/mo

College educated

36.4%

Homeownership

42.5%

Poverty rate

24.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30344; 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
Conley Hills Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.5PK–50.9 mi399Compare →
Abundant Grace AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–21.1 mi22Compare →
Cascade Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.4PK–51.5 mi293Compare →
L. O. Kimberly Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.6PK–51.5 mi300Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Fulton County

Schools in district
106
Rank in district
#80 of 104
District spending per student
$15,183NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Hamilton E. Holmes Elementary is listed in Fulton County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Hamilton E. Holmes Elementary

Hamilton E. Holmes Elementary is a public elementary school in East Point, GA, part of Fulton County, serving approximately 589 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,422 of 2,268 schools in GA.

State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Hamilton E. Holmes Elementary

What grades does Hamilton E. Holmes Elementary serve?

Hamilton E. Holmes Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Hamilton E. Holmes Elementary?

Hamilton E. Holmes Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 589 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Hamilton E. Holmes Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Hamilton E. Holmes Elementary is 14.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Hamilton E. Holmes Elementary rank in GA?

Hamilton E. Holmes Elementary ranks #1,422 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Hamilton E. Holmes Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Hamilton E. Holmes 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 Hamilton E. Holmes Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Hamilton E. Holmes Elementary has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Hamilton E. Holmes Elementary a charter school?

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

Is Hamilton E. Holmes Elementary a Title I school?

No, Hamilton E. Holmes Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hamilton E. Holmes Elementary?

100.0% of students at Hamilton E. Holmes 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
589
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
41
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Fulton County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
29.0%
Area population (ZIP 30344)
35,486
Area average commute
29.4 min
Area median age
35.3
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 30344; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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