Serving 379 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Knollwood 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 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 15-19% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was equal to the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
379 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)10-14%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)15-19%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
3%
19%
Black
92%
36%
White
2%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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 38% GA state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average).
How many students attend Knollwood Elementary School?
379 students attend Knollwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Knollwood Elementary School students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Knollwood Elementary School?
Knollwood Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Knollwood Elementary School offer ?
Knollwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Knollwood Elementary School part of?
Knollwood Elementary School is part of Dekalb County School District.
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