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#519 of 2,268 schools in GA

Top 23% in state

North Fayette Elementary School

Elementary School · Fayette County · Fayetteville, GA

A Fayette County elementary school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.

609 Kenwood Rd, Fayetteville, GA 30214

  • Math 52% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 53% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.4Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.72 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics8.9Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency51.9% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency53.3% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg+9.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+11.5 pts
Overall Proficiency53% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)37% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected+15.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile83th
Resources & Environment7.3Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.8:1
District spending per student$14,041
Chronic Absenteeism21.1%

Students at North Fayette Elementary School score 53% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).

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2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency52%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency53%(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 53% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
84%
ELA
91%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
94%
2011
Math
92%
ELA
98%
2012
Math
88%
ELA
98%
2013
Math
89%
ELA
97%
2014
Math
40%
ELA
36%
2015
Math
45%
ELA
39%
2016
Math
44%
ELA
43%
2017
Math
53%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
57%
ELA
52%
2019
Math
57%
ELA
52%
2020*
Math
31%
ELA
39%
2021*
Math
31%
ELA
39%
2022
Math
42%
ELA
50%
2024
Math
52%
ELA
53%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 62% (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

72.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where North Fayette Elementary School 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 7Car-Dependent
  • Bike 19Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,704/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Fayetteville), 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

$87,138

Median home value

$338,300

Median rent

$1,599/mo

College educated

36.9%

Homeownership

80.6%

Poverty rate

7.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30214; 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

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Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

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Lake Ridge Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.8PK–52.9 mi485Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Fayette County

Schools in district
24
Rank in district
#17 of 24
District spending per student
$14,041NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
6.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

North Fayette Elementary School is listed in Fayette County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About North Fayette Elementary School

North Fayette Elementary School is a public elementary school in Fayetteville, GA, part of Fayette County, serving approximately 592 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #519 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about North Fayette Elementary School

What grades does North Fayette Elementary School serve?

North Fayette Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend North Fayette Elementary School?

North Fayette Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 592 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at North Fayette Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at North Fayette Elementary School is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does North Fayette Elementary School rank in GA?

North Fayette Elementary School ranks #519 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is North Fayette Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

North Fayette Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 North Fayette Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, North Fayette Elementary School has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is North Fayette Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is North Fayette Elementary School a Title I school?

No, North Fayette Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North Fayette Elementary School?

72.6% of students at North Fayette 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.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
592
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
43
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Fayette County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
21.1%
Area population (ZIP 30214)
32,003
Area average commute
34.2 min
Area median age
42
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 30214; 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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