Eldridge L. Miller Elementary School

919 Martin Rd
Stone Mountain, GA 30088
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 492 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Eldridge L. Miller 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 is 18% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 492 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50% in GA
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Eldridge L. Miller Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Eldridge L. Miller Elementary School's student population of 492 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
492 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Eldridge L. Miller Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Eldridge L. Miller Elementary School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (GA)
#1661 out of 2204 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Eldridge L. Miller Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
18%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Eldridge L. Miller 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 2021-22 school year data.
26%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Eldridge L. Miller 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 2021-22 school year data.
15-19%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Eldridge L. Miller Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
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Hispanic
10%
18%
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Black
83%
36%
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White
2%
36%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Eldridge L. Miller Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Georgia.
0.30
This chart displays the diversity score of Eldridge L. Miller Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Eldridge L. Miller 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 (14-15)
4%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Eldridge L. Miller Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Eldridge L. Miller Elementary School's ranking?
Eldridge L. Miller Elementary School is ranked #1661 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Eldridge L. Miller Elementary School?
492 students attend Eldridge L. Miller Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Eldridge L. Miller Elementary School students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Eldridge L. Miller Elementary School?
Eldridge L. Miller Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Eldridge L. Miller Elementary School offer ?
Eldridge L. Miller Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Eldridge L. Miller Elementary School part of?
Eldridge L. Miller Elementary School is part of Dekalb County School District.

School Calendar

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Event
Date
Thanksgiving Break
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Last Day of 1st Semester
December 20, 2024 (Friday)
First Day of 2nd Semester
January 07, 2025 (Tuesday)
Spring Break
April 07, 2025 (Monday)
Last Day of School
May 29, 2025 (Thursday)

School Reviews

5   4/1/2021
Clubs are great (before quarantine). Also, the schools look nice. Kids are nice. Would recommend.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 492 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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