Skip to main content

Below Average

#1966 of 2,268 schools in GA

William M.boyd Elementary School

Elementary School · Atlanta Public Schools · Atlanta, GA

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

1891 Johnson Rd NW, Atlanta, GA 30318

  • Math 24% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 17% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 11:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.4Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data15
Annual Change-5.22 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics4.9Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
View breakdown
Math Proficiency24% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency16.6% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg-18.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-25.2 pts
Overall Proficiency20% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)20% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected+0.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile31th
Resources & Environment4.6Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
View breakdown
Student-Teacher Ratio11:1
District spending per student$23,046
Chronic Absenteeism75.7%

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

How we calculate scores →

2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency24%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency17%(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
62%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
57%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
56%
ELA
78%
2013
Math
52%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
3%
ELA
8%
2015
Math
3%
ELA
8%
2016
Math
3%
ELA
12%
2017
Math
12%
ELA
12%
2018
Math
10%
ELA
7%
2019
Math
10%
ELA
7%
2020*
Math
3%
ELA
3%
2021*
Math
3%
ELA
3%
2022
Math
8%
ELA
3%
2024
Math
24%
ELA
17%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

See how we rate

The neighborhood

Where William M.boyd 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 25Car-Dependent
  • Transit 39Some Transit
  • Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low3/100K

Powered byWalk Score

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

$79,222

Median home value

$395,100

Median rent

$1,702/mo

College educated

54.3%

Homeownership

41.9%

Poverty rate

17.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30318; 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
Woodson Park Academy SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.2PK–81.1 mi878Compare →
Westside Atlanta Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified8.9K–81.5 mi347Compare →
William J. Scott Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.8PK–51.7 mi312Compare →
Berean Christian JR AcademyPrivate · tuition5.1privateK–81.8 mi55Compare →

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.

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

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

Atlanta Public Schools

Schools in district
87
Rank in district
#75 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

William M.boyd Elementary School is listed in Atlanta Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About William M.boyd Elementary School

William M.boyd Elementary School is a public elementary school in Atlanta, GA, part of Atlanta Public Schools, serving approximately 440 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,966 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about William M.boyd Elementary School

What grades does William M.boyd Elementary School serve?

William M.boyd Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend William M.boyd Elementary School?

William M.boyd Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 440 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at William M.boyd Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at William M.boyd Elementary School is 11:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does William M.boyd Elementary School rank in GA?

William M.boyd Elementary School ranks #1,966 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is William M.boyd Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

William M.boyd Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 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 William M.boyd Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, William M.boyd Elementary School has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is William M.boyd Elementary School a charter school?

No, William M.boyd Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is William M.boyd Elementary School a Title I school?

No, William M.boyd Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for William M.boyd Elementary School?

100.0% of students at William M.boyd 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
440
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers (FTE)
40
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Fulton County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
75.7%
Area population (ZIP 30318)
58,651
Area average commute
25.4 min
Area median age
31.7
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 30318; 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

Related reading

Get school insights in your inbox

New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.

We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.