Serving 426 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sagamore Hills Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 426 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sagamore Hills Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Sagamore Hills Elementary School's student population of 426 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
426 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sagamore Hills Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,168 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sagamore Hills Elementary School is 0.70, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#351 out of 2168 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
5%
5%
Hispanic
22%
18%
Black
19%
36%
White
47%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sagamore Hills Elementary School's ranking?
Sagamore Hills Elementary School is ranked #351 out of 2,168 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Sagamore Hills Elementary School often compared to?
Sagamore Hills Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oak Grove Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% GA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average).
How many students attend Sagamore Hills Elementary School?
426 students attend Sagamore Hills Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Sagamore Hills Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sagamore Hills Elementary School?
Sagamore Hills Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sagamore Hills Elementary School offer ?
Sagamore Hills Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Sagamore Hills Elementary School part of?
Sagamore Hills Elementary School is part of Dekalb County School District.
In what neighborhood is Sagamore Hills Elementary School located?
Sagamore Hills Elementary School is located in the Sagamore Hills neighborhood of Atlanta, GA.
School Calendar
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Date
Last Day of School (2nd Semester)
May 22, 2024 (Wednesday)
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