Fernbank Elementary School

157 Heaton Park Dr Ne
Atlanta, GA 30307
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Fernbank Elementary School is is a fully-authorized International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme school in DeKalb County.
Serving 895 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Fernbank Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 895 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 55%
  • : Top 10% in GA
  • : 65% (Top 20%)
  • : 62% (Top 10%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Fernbank Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

School Overview

Fernbank Elementary School's student population of 895 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
895 students
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
Year Founded
1957
School Calendar
Campus Size
10 acres
School Motto
Inspire our community of learners to achieve educational excellence.

School Rankings

Fernbank Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fernbank Elementary School is 0.71, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (GA)
#214 out of 2192 schools
(Top 10%)
65%
39%
62%
40%
50-54%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
16%
5%
Hispanic
8%
20%
Black
23%
36%
White
45%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.71
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
63%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Dekalb County School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Falcon

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fernbank Elementary School's ranking?
Fernbank Elementary School is ranked #214 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Fernbank Elementary School often compared to?
Fernbank Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mary Lin Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Fernbank Elementary School?
895 students attend Fernbank Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Fernbank Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Black, 16% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fernbank Elementary School?
Fernbank Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Fernbank Elementary School offer ?
Fernbank Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Fernbank Elementary School part of?
Fernbank Elementary School is part of Dekalb County School District.
In what neighborhood is Fernbank Elementary School located?
Fernbank Elementary School is located in the Druid Hills neighborhood of Atlanta, GA. There are 3 other public schools located in Druid Hills.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 895 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 55%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 65% (Top 20%)
  • : 62% (Top 10%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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