Arkwright Elementary School (Closed 2005)

1261 Lockwood Drive, Sw
Atlanta, GA 30311
Arkwright Elementary School serves 182 students in grades Kindergarten-5. 
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
182 students
Total Classroom Teachers (03-04)
11 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (GA)
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
n/a
19%
Black
99%
36%
White
1%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.02
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Arkwright Elementary School?
182 students attend Arkwright Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Arkwright Elementary School students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What grades does Arkwright Elementary School offer ?
Arkwright Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Arkwright Elementary School part of?
Arkwright Elementary School is part of Atlanta Public Schools.

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