Beecher Hills Elementary School

Summary:

Beecher Hills Elementary School is a public elementary school in Atlanta, Georgia, serving 241 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Atlanta Public Schools district, which is ranked 149 out of 203 districts in the state.

Beecher Hills Elementary consistently outperforms the Atlanta Public Schools district and the state of Georgia in the percentage of students proficient or better on the Milestones Assessments for English Language Arts and Mathematics. For example, in 2023-2024, 46.2% of 3rd graders at Beecher Hills were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 36.2% for Atlanta Public Schools and 38.4% for Georgia. The school also has a 100% free/reduced lunch rate, indicating it serves a high-poverty student population. Additionally, Beecher Hills has a relatively high per-student spending, ranging from $17,752 to $21,668 in recent years, and a lower student-teacher ratio compared to nearby schools.

While Beecher Hills outperforms the district and state, it still lags behind some nearby Fulton County schools, such as Hamilton E. Holmes Elementary. The school's performance has also fluctuated over the years, suggesting that factors beyond just district-level performance may be at play in driving student outcomes. The high-poverty student population and the school's resource allocation, including its higher per-student spending and lower student-teacher ratio, likely contribute to its better-than-district performance on test scores.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 2257 Bollingbrook Dr SW
       Atlanta, GA  30311


(404) 802-8300

District: Atlanta Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
580th of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools


Students who attend Beecher Hills Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Jean Childs Young Middle School
High:    Benjamin E. Mays High School

Student/teacher ratio:  9.8 Help
Number of students:  241

Racial breakdown:

African American:
93.8%
Hispanic:
3.3%
Two or more races:
2.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 48.35. (See more...)
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Schooldigger Rankings:

Beecher Hills Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Atlanta Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Atlanta Public Schools 149th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Beecher Hills Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 61.49 482nd 1101 56.2%
2007 59.21 512th 1125 54.5%
2008 62.41 456th 1134 59.8%
2009 58.20 521st 1133 54.0%
2010 42.33 793rd 1183 33.0%
2011 48.34 739th 1212 39.0%
2012 53.50 681st 1201 43.3%
2013 46.19 790th 1225 35.5%
2014 40.26 887th 1231 27.9%
2015 37.81 764th 1240 38.4%
2016 34.94 805th 1233 34.7%
2017 39.24 712th 1205 40.9%
2018 42.42 675th 1209 44.2%
2019 29.95 858th 1234 30.5%
2022 51.98 542nd 1244 56.4%
2023 65.05 395th 1242 68.2%
2024 48.35 580th 1248 53.5%
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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Beecher Hills Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 380 380
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 373 373
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 353 353
1993 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 344 344
1994 0 346 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 346
1995 0 348 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 348
1996 0 348 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 348
1997 9 327 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 336
1998 5 306 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 311
1999 3 298 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 301
2000 2 288 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 290
2001 2 311 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 313
2002 0 377 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 377
2003 0 377 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 377
2004 3 347 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 350
2005 0 360 1 0 0 n/a n/a 3 364
2006 0 368 1 0 0 n/a n/a 2 371
2007 0 343 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 345
2008 0 328 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 330
2009 0 338 5 1 0 n/a n/a 0 344
2010 0 364 5 0 0 0 0 0 369
2011 0 339 3 4 0 0 0 0 346
2012 0 324 1 3 0 0 0 0 328
2013 1 358 1 4 0 0 1 0 365
2014 0 361 0 7 0 0 1 0 369
2015 0 366 0 7 0 0 0 0 373
2016 1 318 0 7 0 0 2 0 328
2017 1 345 1 9 0 0 2 0 358
2018 2 338 0 3 0 0 3 0 346
2019 0 283 0 4 0 0 3 0 290
2020 1 287 0 4 0 0 3 0 295
2021 1 280 0 4 0 0 3 0 288
2022 0 237 0 2 1 0 5 0 245
2023 2 226 0 8 0 0 5 0 241

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Beecher Hills Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 380 27.0 14.0 n/a
1991 373 25.0 14.9 37.8
1992 353 25.0 14.1 44.5
1993 344 22.0 15.6 51.5
1994 346 22.5 15.4 52.3
1995 348 23.0 15.1 57.8
1996 348 23.0 15.1 57.8
1997 336 20.8 16.2 71.7
1998 311 21.3 14.6 62.7
1999 301 21.0 14.3 75.4
2000 290 20.7 14.0 69.3
2001 313 23.2 13.5 87.2
2002 377 24.6 15.3 75.3
2003 377 24.6 15.3 75.3
2004 350 30.0 11.7 62.6
2005 364 28.1 13.0 63.7
2006 371 25.2 14.7 64.8
2007 345 33.3 10.4 69.9
2008 330 24.0 13.8 70.9
2009 344 24.0 14.3 72.7
2010 369 25.0 14.7 75.6
2011 346 24.0 14.4 80.1
2012 328 21.0 15.6 79.3
2013 365 29.0 12.5 87.1
2014 369 26.0 14.1 98.4
2015 373 34.0 10.9 98.4
2016 328 29.0 11.3 98.2
2017 358 29.8 12.0 98.3
2018 346 29.9 11.5 100
2019 290 28.0 10.3 100
2020 295 27.5 10.7 78.6
2021 288 27.5 10.4 100
2022 245 26.7 9.1 n/a
2023 241 24.5 9.8 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Beecher Hills Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 380 27.0 14.0 n/a
1991 373 25.0 14.9 37.8
1992 353 25.0 14.1 44.5
1993 344 22.0 15.6 51.5
1994 346 22.5 15.4 52.3
1995 348 23.0 15.1 57.8
1996 348 23.0 15.1 57.8
1997 336 20.8 16.2 71.7
1998 311 21.3 14.6 62.7
1999 301 21.0 14.3 75.4
2000 290 20.7 14.0 69.3
2001 313 23.2 13.5 87.2
2002 377 24.6 15.3 75.3
2003 377 24.6 15.3 75.3
2004 350 30.0 11.7 62.6
2005 364 28.1 13.0 63.7
2006 371 25.2 14.7 64.8
2007 345 33.3 10.4 69.9
2008 330 24.0 13.8 70.9
2009 344 24.0 14.3 72.7
2010 369 25.0 14.7 75.6
2011 346 24.0 14.4 80.1
2012 328 21.0 15.6 79.3
2013 365 29.0 12.5 87.1
2014 369 26.0 14.1 98.4
2015 373 34.0 10.9 98.4
2016 328 29.0 11.3 98.2
2017 358 29.8 12.0 98.3
2018 346 29.9 11.5 100
2019 290 28.0 10.3 100
2020 295 27.5 10.7 78.6
2021 288 27.5 10.4 100
2022 245 26.7 9.1 n/a
2023 241 24.5 9.8 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Beecher Hills Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $1,023 (5.8%) $16,728 (94.2%) $17,752
2018 $1,361 (7.3%) $17,301 (92.7%) $18,662
2019 $1,833 (8.5%) $19,835 (91.5%) $21,668

Data source: Georgia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Beecher Hills Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 858th of 1234 Elementary schoolsRanks 395th of 1242 Elementary schools
 37.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Beecher Hills Elementary School)35.746.3
 10.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Atlanta Public Schools)36.934.5
 2.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4238.6
 3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Beecher Hills Elementary School)21.443.9
 22.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Atlanta Public Schools)45.136.7
 8.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)5245.6
 6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Beecher Hills Elementary School)41.932.1
 9.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Atlanta Public Schools)35.733.7
 2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4236.1
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Beecher Hills Elementary School)44.239.3
 4.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Atlanta Public Schools)42.335.9
 6.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4945.7
 3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Beecher Hills Elementary School)31.451.5
 20.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Atlanta Public Schools)38.735.9
 2.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4541.6
 3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Beecher Hills Elementary School)29.454.5
 25.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Atlanta Public Schools)33.729.5
 4.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4137.4
 3.6%
5th Grade Science (Beecher Hills Elementary School)21.654.5
 32.9%
   5th Grade Science (Atlanta Public Schools)37.729.7
 8%
   5th Grade Science (Georgia)4340
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students290241
 16.9%
African American283226
 20.1%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic48
 100%
Pacific Islander00
White02
Two or More Races35
 66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%


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Students who attend Beecher Hills Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Jean Childs Young Middle School
High : Benjamin E. Mays High School

Students at Beecher Hills Elementary School are 94% African American, 3% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 241 students attended Beecher Hills Elementary School.

Beecher Hills Elementary School ranks 580th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Georgia Department of Education.

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