Morris Brandon Elementary School

Summary:

Morris Brandon Elementary School is a high-performing public elementary school in Atlanta, Georgia, serving 865 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.

Morris Brandon Elementary School consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Georgia, with a statewide ranking between 20-112 over the past 10 years and a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are significantly higher than the district and state averages, indicating strong academic achievement. Additionally, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 13.2 to 14.6 over the past 3 years, which is lower than the nearby schools and the district average. The school also has a low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 3.38% to 12.25% over the past 3 years, significantly lower than the nearby schools and the district average.

When compared to the nearby schools, such as William M.Boyd Elementary School, William J. Scott Elementary School, and Woodson Park Academy School, Morris Brandon Elementary School significantly outperforms them in academic achievement across all grade levels and subject areas. This level of sustained excellence over the past 10 years is noteworthy and may be attributed to the school's higher spending per student, ranging from $12,824 to $13,724 over the past 3 years, compared to the state average.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

2741 Howell Mill Rd NW
Atlanta, GA 30327

(404) 802-7250

District: Atlanta Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
78^th of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,198

Students who attend Morris Brandon Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Willis A. Sutton Middle School
High:	North Atlanta High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.1

Number of students: 895

Racial breakdown:

White:

58.4%

African American:

23.9%

Hispanic:

9.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 18.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Morris Brandon Elementary School ranks better than 93.8% of elementary schools in Georgia. It also ranks 5^th among 53 ranked elementary schools in the Atlanta Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 94.32. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (58.4%), African American (23.9%), Hispanic (9.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 18.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Morris Brandon Elementary School is 14.1. 46 elementary schools in the Atlanta Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Morris Brandon Elementary School employs 63.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Morris Brandon Elementary School is $13,198. 46 elementary schools in the Atlanta Public Schools District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Morris Brandon Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Atlanta Public Schools:

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

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Rank History for Morris Brandon Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	GA State Percentile
2006	91.57	6^th	1101	99.5%
2007	89.60	41^st	1125	96.4%
2008	91.19	21^st	1134	98.1%
2009	90.02	39^th	1133	96.6%
2010	88.94	43^rd	1183	96.4%
2011	86.66	72^nd	1212	94.1%
2012	86.49	54^th	1201	95.5%
2013	87.60	17^th	1225	98.6%
2014	85.94	46^th	1231	96.3%
2015	97.89	22^nd	1240	98.2%
2016	98.01	20^th	1233	98.4%
2017	98.06	24^th	1205	98.0%
2018	97.54	25^th	1209	97.9%
2019	96.61	36^th	1234	97.1%
2021	90.71	112^th	1214	90.8%
2022	94.22	83^rd	1244	93.3%
2023	93.66	89^th	1242	92.8%
2024	94.32	78^th	1248	93.8%

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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Reviews:

by a parent
Saturday, November 23, 2019

Both of my children were fortunate enough to get their school start at Morris Brandon and today those years are still paying dividends. Elementary friends have become lifelong connections. The teachers are top notch and become loving supporters of families and students alike. The bar is held high and traditions hold firm. A loving, wonderful place. Once a Bee, always a Bee. Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, January 2, 2018

Both of my kids love their school. You cannot get better! Their programs are great. We've had amazing teachers. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Morris Brandon 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	408	408
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	395	395
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	429	429
1993	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	491	491
1994	391	106	9	8	1	n/a	n/a	0	515
1995	412	95	5	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	515
1996	412	95	5	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	515
1997	399	79	4	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	484
1998	424	73	5	3	2	n/a	n/a	0	507
1999	448	61	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	513
2000	456	65	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	526
2001	454	66	2	4	2	n/a	n/a	0	528
2002	497	36	3	4	3	n/a	n/a	0	543
2003	497	36	3	4	3	n/a	n/a	0	543
2004	493	41	7	17	3	n/a	n/a	0	561
2005	494	41	12	22	3	n/a	n/a	14	586
2006	559	33	17	37	2	n/a	n/a	15	663
2007	607	35	15	33	1	n/a	n/a	16	707
2008	664	38	18	32	0	n/a	n/a	24	776
2009	667	68	23	30	0	n/a	n/a	27	815
2010	777	114	47	56	0	0	26	0	1020
2011	855	133	41	86	1	1	19	0	1136
2012	887	144	46	88	1	1	28	0	1195
2013	910	126	35	52	1	0	27	0	1151
2014	894	123	42	50	1	1	26	0	1137
2015	811	134	37	49	2	1	23	0	1057
2016	778	145	42	48	4	0	32	0	1049
2017	728	151	37	51	4	1	39	0	1011
2018	704	158	41	70	6	1	37	0	1017
2019	678	159	51	77	2	1	40	0	1008
2020	632	167	43	64	1	1	38	0	946
2021	576	158	33	58	1	0	31	0	857
2022	497	183	25	69	2	0	43	0	819
2023	524	200	22	72	1	0	46	0	865
2024	523	214	28	84	1	0	45	0	895

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 Morris Brandon Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	408	26.0	15.6	n/a
1991	395	30.0	13.1	5.1
1992	429	31.0	13.8	4.9
1993	491	30.0	16.4	9.6
1994	515	33.8	15.2	9.5
1995	515	35.0	14.7	7.4
1996	515	35.0	14.7	7.4
1997	484	32.7	14.8	8.9
1998	507	33.2	15.3	7.3
1999	513	34.2	15.0	5.1
2000	526	33.8	15.6	16.9
2001	528	33.3	15.9	4.2
2002	543	36.8	14.8	3.5
2003	543	36.8	14.8	3.5
2004	561	41.0	13.7	4.1
2005	586	47.4	12.4	6.6
2006	663	51.4	12.9	8
2007	707	54.4	13.0	7.1
2008	776	61.0	12.7	6.8
2009	815	63.6	12.8	9.6
2010	1020	70.0	14.5	12.5
2011	1136	78.0	14.5	13.7
2012	1195	77.0	15.5	13.9
2013	1151	79.0	14.5	10.8
2014	1137	74.0	15.3	10.2
2015	1057	73.0	14.4	9.5
2016	1049	70.0	14.9	9.4
2017	1011	67.0	15.0	8.8
2018	1017	65.0	15.6	8.4
2019	1008	69.0	14.6	8.1
2020	946	67.0	14.1	78.6
2021	857	64.5	13.2	3.4
2022	819	61.5	13.3	n/a
2023	865	59.1	14.6	12.3
2024	895	63.3	14.1	18.9

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 Morris Brandon Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	408	26.0	15.6	n/a
1991	395	30.0	13.1	5.1
1992	429	31.0	13.8	4.9
1993	491	30.0	16.4	9.6
1994	515	33.8	15.2	9.5
1995	515	35.0	14.7	7.4
1996	515	35.0	14.7	7.4
1997	484	32.7	14.8	8.9
1998	507	33.2	15.3	7.3
1999	513	34.2	15.0	5.1
2000	526	33.8	15.6	16.9
2001	528	33.3	15.9	4.2
2002	543	36.8	14.8	3.5
2003	543	36.8	14.8	3.5
2004	561	41.0	13.7	4.1
2005	586	47.4	12.4	6.6
2006	663	51.4	12.9	8
2007	707	54.4	13.0	7.1
2008	776	61.0	12.7	6.8
2009	815	63.6	12.8	9.6
2010	1020	70.0	14.5	12.5
2011	1136	78.0	14.5	13.7
2012	1195	77.0	15.5	13.9
2013	1151	79.0	14.5	10.8
2014	1137	74.0	15.3	10.2
2015	1057	73.0	14.4	9.5
2016	1049	70.0	14.9	9.4
2017	1011	67.0	15.0	8.8
2018	1017	65.0	15.6	8.4
2019	1008	69.0	14.6	8.1
2020	946	67.0	14.1	78.6
2021	857	64.5	13.2	3.4
2022	819	61.5	13.3	n/a
2023	865	59.1	14.6	12.3
2024	895	63.3	14.1	18.9

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Morris Brandon Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$571 (4.2%)	$13,154 (95.8%)	$13,724
2018	$512 (4.0%)	$12,312 (96.0%)	$12,824
2019	$635 (4.8%)	$12,563 (95.2%)	$13,198

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Morris Brandon Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 36^th of 1234 Elementary schools	Ranks 89^th of 1242 Elementary schools	4.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Morris Brandon Elementary School)	79.3	71.4	7.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Atlanta Public Schools)	36.9	34.5	2.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	38.6	3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Morris Brandon Elementary School)	86.6	72	14.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Atlanta Public Schools)	45.1	36.7	8.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	52	45.6	6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Morris Brandon Elementary School)	72.5	69	3.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Atlanta Public Schools)	35.7	33.7	2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	36.1	5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Morris Brandon Elementary School)	76.9	69.7	7.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Atlanta Public Schools)	42.3	35.9	6.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	49	45.7	3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Morris Brandon Elementary School)	77.6	71.1	6.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Atlanta Public Schools)	38.7	35.9	2.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	45	41.6	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Morris Brandon Elementary School)	78.1	65.6	12.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Atlanta Public Schools)	33.7	29.5	4.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	41	37.4	3.6%
5th Grade Science (Morris Brandon Elementary School)	76	63.3	12.7%
5th Grade Science (Atlanta Public Schools)	37.7	29.7	8%
5th Grade Science (Georgia)	43	40	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1008	865	14.2%
African American	159	200	25.8%
American Indian	2	1	50%
Asian	51	22	56.9%
Hispanic	77	72	6.5%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	678	524	22.7%
Two or More Races	40	46	15%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	8.1%	12.3%	4.1%

Schools Near Morris Brandon Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2024)						Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2024)						Milestones Assessment Science (2024)		Milestones Assessment Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Morris Brandon Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2741 Howell Mill Rd NW	Atlanta	30327	Fulton County	Atlanta Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(404) 802-7250	895	63	14.1	18.9%	523 (58.4%)	214 (23.9%)	84 (9.4%)	28 (3.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (5.0%)	94.3	78^th of 1248 public elementary schools	93.8%		93.7	89^th of 1242 public elementary schools	92.8%	11	73.8	75.4	76.0				74.3	79.5	67.2				63.2			$13,198	$635	$12,563
E. Rivers Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	8 Peachtree Battle Ave NW	Atlanta	30305	Fulton County	Atlanta Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(404) 802-7050	706	51	13.7	40.1%	249 (35.3%)	237 (33.6%)	146 (20.7%)	31 (4.4%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	40 (5.7%)	67.7	371^st of 1248 public elementary schools	70.3%		67.2	368^th of 1242 public elementary schools	70.4%	3	59.5	49.2	57.1				63.1	49.2	44.6				28.6			$13,961	$492	$13,469
Garden Hills Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	285 Sheridan Dr NE	Atlanta	30305	Fulton County	Atlanta Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(404) 802-7800	470	41	11.4	66.0%	85 (18.1%)	195 (41.5%)	167 (35.5%)	10 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.8%)	54	519^th of 1248 public elementary schools	58.4%		58.3	466^th of 1242 public elementary schools	62.5%	53	35.8	41.3	59.2				28.4	53.3	39.4				36.6			$15,332	$734	$14,598
Bolton Academy Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2268 Adams Dr NW	Atlanta	30318	Fulton County	Atlanta Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(404) 802-8350	557	42	13.2	40.6%	132 (23.7%)	244 (43.8%)	127 (22.8%)	15 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	38 (6.8%)	72.9	311^th of 1248 public elementary schools	75.1%		68	358^th of 1242 public elementary schools	71.2%	47	64.6	51.7	65.3				39.0	50.6	54.7				49.3			$16,017	$887	$15,130
Sara Rawson Smith Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	370 Old Ivy Rd NE	Atlanta	30342	Fulton County	Atlanta Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(404) 802-3850	875	69	12.7	35.8%	266 (30.4%)	288 (32.9%)	188 (21.5%)	64 (7.3%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	68 (7.8%)	67.5	375^th of 1248 public elementary schools	70.0%		73.6	294^th of 1242 public elementary schools	76.3%	81	48.6	53.6	64.2				47.9	47.5	43.1				41.3			$12,921	$437	$12,484
Jackson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1325 Mount Paran Rd NW	Atlanta	30327	Fulton County	Atlanta Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(404) 802-8800	493	42	11.7	17.8%	258 (52.3%)	125 (25.4%)	42 (8.5%)	32 (6.5%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	32 (6.5%)	96.2	51^st of 1248 public elementary schools	95.9%		96.6	48^th of 1242 public elementary schools	96.1%	3	80.6	74.7	79.8				77.6	78.7	76.4				69.7			$15,267	$588	$14,679
Westside Atlanta Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	1903 Drew Dr NW	Atlanta	30318	Fulton County	Atlanta Public Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(404) 931-4827	347	31	11.3	56.5%	51 (14.7%)	247 (71.2%)	25 (7.2%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (6.1%)	53.5	522^nd of 1248 public elementary schools	58.2%		44.9	620^th of 1242 public elementary schools	50.1%	98	42.5	31.6	43.2	44.4	48.3	57.1	52.5	47.4	21.6	41.7	27.6	54.3	40.5	37.1	40.0	$14,237	$14	$14,222
William M.Boyd Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1891 Johnson Rd NW	Atlanta	30318	Fulton County	Atlanta Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(404) 802-8150	440	40	10.8	100.0%	0 (0.0%)	412 (93.6%)	18 (4.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	7 (1.6%)	18.1	1035^th of 1248 public elementary schools	17.1%		10.7	1167^th of 1242 public elementary schools	6.0%	132	13.3	14.3	25.0				25.3	25.4	21.4				30.4			$18,723	$1,223	$17,499
William J. Scott Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1752 Hollywood Rd NW	Atlanta	30318	Fulton County	Atlanta Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(404) 802-7000	312	34	9.1	100.0%	0 (0.0%)	268 (85.9%)	43 (13.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	12	1157^th of 1248 public elementary schools	7.3%		17.3	1059^th of 1242 public elementary schools	14.7%	98	13.7	10.3	15.3				21.6	29.3	13.6				11.9			$19,437	$2,092	$17,345
Woodson Park Academy School	Public	PK, KG-8	1605 Donald Lee Hollowell Pkwy	Atlanta	30318	Fulton County	Atlanta Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(404) 802-7750	878	66	13.3	100.0%	7 (0.8%)	809 (92.1%)	42 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (1.8%)	10.3	1180^th of 1248 public elementary schools	5.4%		11.4	1152^nd of 1242 public elementary schools	7.2%	28	23.3	10.3	14.5	14.9	14.5	14.9	20.9	15.0	6.4	6.9	20.8	5.9	11.9	7.1	13.1	$15,859	$1,134	$14,724

Frequently Asked Questions about Morris Brandon Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Morris Brandon Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Morris Brandon Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Willis A. Sutton Middle School
High : North Atlanta High School

Is Morris Brandon Elementary School a good school?

Yes. Morris Brandon Elementary School ranks in the top 6.3% of Georgia elementary schools.

How many students attend Morris Brandon Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 895 students attended Morris Brandon Elementary School.

What district is Morris Brandon Elementary School in?

Atlanta Public Schools

What is the racial makeup of Morris Brandon Elementary School?

Students at Morris Brandon Elementary School are 58% White, 24% African American, 9% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

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