Serving 255 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Thomasville Heights 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 ≤5% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). 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 9:1 was lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
255 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#2175 out of 2204 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
3%
18%
Black
94%
36%
White
n/a
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thomasville Heights Elementary School's ranking?
Thomasville Heights Elementary School is ranked #2175 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?
≤5% 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 Thomasville Heights Elementary School?
255 students attend Thomasville Heights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Thomasville Heights Elementary School students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thomasville Heights Elementary School?
Thomasville Heights Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Thomasville Heights Elementary School offer ?
Thomasville Heights Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Thomasville Heights Elementary School part of?
Thomasville Heights Elementary School is part of Atlanta Public Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Thomasville Heights Elementary School located?
Thomasville Heights Elementary School is located in the Thomasville Heights neighborhood of Atlanta, GA.
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