Serving 596 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Findley Oaks Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 77% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 596 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 77% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 78% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Findley Oaks Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Findley Oaks Elementary School's student population of 596 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
596 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Findley Oaks Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Findley Oaks Elementary School is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#50 out of 2204 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
34%
5%
Hispanic
11%
18%
Black
12%
36%
White
33%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Findley Oaks Elementary School's ranking?
Findley Oaks Elementary School is ranked #50 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Findley Oaks Elementary School often compared to?
Findley Oaks Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lake Windward Elementary School, Wilson Creek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
77% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Findley Oaks Elementary School?
596 students attend Findley Oaks Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Findley Oaks Elementary School students are Asian, 33% of students are White, 12% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Findley Oaks Elementary School?
Findley Oaks Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Findley Oaks Elementary School offer ?
Findley Oaks Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Findley Oaks Elementary School part of?
Findley Oaks Elementary School is part of Fulton County School District.
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