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Fernbank Elementary School

DeKalb County · DeKalb County · 157 Heaton Park Dr NE, Atlanta, GA 30307.0

(678)874-9302

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9/10
#147
Rank 147 out of 1,259
Top 12%
English Language Arts10/10 · #109 · 91st percentile
Mathematics9/10 · #228 · 82nd percentile
Science10/10 · #116 · 91st percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Fernbank Elementary sits in one of Atlanta's most beloved neighborhoods — nestled near the famous Fernbank Museum and the lush canopy of Olmsted Linear Park, it's the kind of place where the learning genuinely extends beyond the classroom. Academics here are strong across the board, with particular standouts in English and Science that reflect a community deeply engaged in both literacy and the natural world. Families who love walkable, tree-lined streets, proximity to Decatur's indie restaurant scene, and a school with real neighborhood character tend to plant roots here and stay.

Student Demographics

380 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
172 (45%)
African American
87 (23%)
Asian
72 (19%)
Multiple Races
26 (7%)
Hispanic
22 (6%)
Other
1 (0%)

Key Indicators

English Learners47 (12%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged111 (29%)
Students with Disabilities52 (14%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

1,606
Enrollment
56
Teachers (FTE)
28.7:1
Student-Staff Ratio
3
Administrators (FTE)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs10/10 · #17 · 99th percentile

270 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in Georgia.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found