Connally Elementary School (Closed 2023)

1654 S Alvarado Ter Sw
Atlanta, GA 30311
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 371 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Connally Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 10-14% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 6-9% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
371 students
This chart displays total students of Connally Elementary School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
This chart displays the total teachers of Connally Elementary School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Connally Elementary School by grade.

School Rankings

This School
State Level (GA)
(15-16)
10-14%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Connally Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
(15-16)
6-9%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Connally Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Georgia by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Connally Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
(15-16)
n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)
n/a
4%
Hispanic
(15-16)
n/a
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Connally Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Black
(15-16)
100%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Connally Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
White
(15-16)
n/a
41%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Connally Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2003-04 school year data.
Hawaiian
(15-16)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)
n/a
3%
n/a
This chart displays the diversity score of Connally Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Georgia by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Connally Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
1%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Connally Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% GA state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Connally Elementary School?
371 students attend Connally Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Connally Elementary School students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Connally Elementary School?
Connally Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Connally Elementary School offer ?
Connally Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Connally Elementary School part of?
Connally Elementary School is part of Atlanta Public Schools School District.

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