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#2050 of 2,268 schools in GA
Thomas Heathe Slater Elementary School
Elementary School · Atlanta Public Schools · Atlanta, GA
An Atlanta Public Schools elementary school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1320 Pryor Rd SW, Atlanta, GA 30315
- Math 13% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 9% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Thomas Heathe Slater Elementary School score 11% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 11% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 32% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Thomas Heathe Slater Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 37Car-Dependent
- Transit 48Some Transit
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low3/100K
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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
$42,383
Median home value
$266,200
Median rent
$989/mo
College educated
27.8%
Homeownership
42.7%
Poverty rate
31%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30315; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barack and Michelle Obama AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 269 | Compare → |
| Charles L. Gideons Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 295 | Compare → |
| Atlanta Neighborhood Charter - ElementaryCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.7 | K–5 | 1.5 mi | 394 | Compare → |
| Charles R. Drew Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 9.2 | PK–5 | Not available | 959 | Compare → |
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
- #83 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
Thomas Heathe Slater Elementary School is listed in Atlanta Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Thomas Heathe Slater Elementary School
Thomas Heathe Slater Elementary School is a public elementary school in Atlanta, GA, part of Atlanta Public Schools, serving approximately 534 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,050 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Thomas Heathe Slater Elementary School
What grades does Thomas Heathe Slater Elementary School serve?
Thomas Heathe Slater Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Thomas Heathe Slater Elementary School?
Thomas Heathe Slater Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 534 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomas Heathe Slater Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Thomas Heathe Slater Elementary School is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Thomas Heathe Slater Elementary School rank in GA?
Thomas Heathe Slater Elementary School ranks #2,050 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Thomas Heathe Slater Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Thomas Heathe Slater Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 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 Thomas Heathe Slater Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Thomas Heathe Slater Elementary School has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Thomas Heathe Slater Elementary School a charter school?
No, Thomas Heathe Slater Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Thomas Heathe Slater Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Thomas Heathe Slater Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Thomas Heathe Slater Elementary School?
100.0% of students at Thomas Heathe Slater 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
- 534
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Fulton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 71.9%
- Phone
- (404) 802-4050
- Area population (ZIP 30315)
- 35,221
- Area average commute
- 31.7 min
- Area median age
- 35.6
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 30315; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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