Serving 354 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, John Wesley Dobbs 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% 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: 354 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John Wesley Dobbs Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
John Wesley Dobbs Elementary School's student population of 354 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
354 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
John Wesley Dobbs 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 John Wesley Dobbs Elementary School is 0.15, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2152 out of 2204 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
7%
18%
Black
92%
36%
White
1%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John Wesley Dobbs Elementary School's ranking?
John Wesley Dobbs Elementary School is ranked #2152 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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend John Wesley Dobbs Elementary School?
354 students attend John Wesley Dobbs Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of John Wesley Dobbs Elementary School students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John Wesley Dobbs Elementary School?
John Wesley Dobbs Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does John Wesley Dobbs Elementary School offer ?
John Wesley Dobbs Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is John Wesley Dobbs Elementary School part of?
John Wesley Dobbs Elementary School is part of Atlanta School District.
In what neighborhood is John Wesley Dobbs Elementary School located?
John Wesley Dobbs Elementary School is located in the Lakewood neighborhood of Atlanta, GA. There are 2 other public schools located in Lakewood.
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