Charles R. Drew Charter School

Summary:

Charles R. Drew Charter School is an elementary public charter school in Atlanta, Georgia, serving 964 students in grades PK-5 and part of the Atlanta Public Schools district.

This high-performing school consistently outperforms the district and state in academic achievement, with 62.9% of 3rd graders proficient or better in ELA and Math, compared to just 36.2% and 38% for the district, respectively. The school has been ranked among the top 100 elementary schools in Georgia for several years, reaching as high as 72nd out of 1,234 schools in 2018-2019. With a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 11-12 students per teacher and higher per-student spending than nearby public schools, Charles R. Drew Charter School appears to be providing a quality education to its diverse student population, which includes a significant percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients.

When compared to nearby schools, Charles R. Drew Charter School stands out as a high-performing institution. For example, Mary Lin Elementary School, also in the Atlanta Public Schools district, has similar demographic characteristics but significantly lower academic performance, ranking outside the top 100 elementary schools in Georgia. The school's consistent academic excellence, efficient resource allocation, and strong rankings suggest it is providing a quality education that sets it apart from its peers.

Detail:

Public, Charter PK, KG-5

301 E Lake Blvd SE
Atlanta, GA 30317

(404) 687-0001

District: Atlanta Public Schools

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,591

Student/teacher ratio: 10.8

Number of students: 959

Racial breakdown:

African American:

56.8%

White:

33.0%

Two or more races:

5.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 32.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Charles R. Drew Charter School ranks better than 92% of elementary schools in Georgia. It also ranks 6^th among 53 ranked elementary schools in the Atlanta Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 92.71. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Charles R. Drew Charter School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Atlanta Public Schools District. Racial makeup is: African American (56.8%), White (33%), two or more races (5.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 32.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Charles R. Drew Charter School is 10.8, which is the 23^rd best among 53 elementary schools in the Atlanta Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Charles R. Drew Charter School employs 88.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Charles R. Drew Charter School is $17,591, which is the 22^nd highest among 53 elementary schools in the Atlanta Public Schools District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Charles R. Drew Charter 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 Charles R. Drew Charter School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	GA State Percentile
2006	20.04	956^th	1101	13.2%
2007	42.87	736^th	1125	34.6%
2008	46.19	690^th	1134	39.2%
2009	51.93	610^th	1133	46.2%
2010	76.60	259^th	1183	78.1%
2011	84.58	108^th	1212	91.1%
2012	86.00	70^th	1201	94.2%
2013	86.04	45^th	1225	96.3%
2014	78.23	223^rd	1231	81.9%
2015	83.60	171^st	1240	86.2%
2016	81.79	191^st	1233	84.5%
2017	86.37	140^th	1205	88.4%
2018	89.91	109^th	1209	91.0%
2019	93.48	72^nd	1234	94.2%
2021	74.93	282^nd	1214	76.8%
2022	89.82	127^th	1244	89.8%
2023	92.04	104^th	1242	91.6%
2024	92.71	100^th	1248	92.0%

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

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Review counts

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100%

Reviews:

by a parent on FaceBook
Wednesday, November 9, 2011

Amazing school. Challenging, forward-thinking, and very organized. Close Quote

by a parent
Thursday, June 16, 2011

I can't say enough about this school.My son loves it and so do we. I grew up attending private school from 3rd grade through high school and let me just say I could only wish that my private school were this good. Their insistance on the inclusion of art and music as part of the everyday curriculum should be commended. Close Quote

by a citizen on FaceBook
Monday, May 17, 2010

I think that the school offers student many programs and enrichment that enables them learn more effectively. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Charles R. Drew Charter School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2001	2	238	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	240
2002	8	689	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	697
2003	8	689	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	697
2004	12	742	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	755
2005	4	760	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	6	771
2006	4	774	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	10	792
2007	1	776	0	3	1	n/a	n/a	9	790
2008	3	783	1	9	1	n/a	n/a	7	804
2009	10	761	2	11	3	n/a	n/a	14	801
2010	22	762	3	11	2	1	18	0	819
2011	30	757	4	13	3	1	19	0	827
2012	44	781	5	20	3	1	28	0	882
2013	87	834	9	28	0	0	36	0	994
2014	139	1093	10	26	0	0	45	0	1313
2015	169	739	7	20	0	0	44	0	979
2016	207	734	6	26	1	3	46	0	1023
2017	227	705	5	27	1	2	47	0	1014
2018	241	669	8	27	1	3	42	0	991
2019	270	633	8	29	1	3	50	0	994
2020	288	604	7	43	1	2	52	0	997
2021	293	594	8	46	1	2	56	0	1000
2022	313	580	7	45	1	2	47	0	995
2023	314	545	8	45	1	0	51	0	964
2024	316	545	6	40	1	1	50	0	959

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 Charles R. Drew Charter School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2001	240	n/a	0.0	71.7
2002	697	49.0	14.2	68.1
2003	697	49.0	14.2	68.1
2004	755	65.0	11.6	80.9
2005	771	50.0	15.4	77.5
2006	792	52.0	15.2	81.1
2007	790	53.0	14.9	83.5
2008	804	44.0	18.3	83.1
2009	801	67.0	12.0	79.9
2010	819	66.0	12.4	77.7
2011	827	61.0	13.5	73.9
2012	882	62.0	14.2	67.8
2013	994	70.0	14.2	61.7
2014	1313	101.1	12.9	58.8
2015	979	70.0	13.9	51
2016	1023	79.0	12.9	49.7
2017	1014	79.0	12.8	42.5
2018	991	77.0	12.8	44.5
2019	994	80.0	12.4	37.7
2020	997	84.0	11.8	78.6
2021	1000	84.5	11.8	33.8
2022	995	90.0	11.0	n/a
2023	964	80.3	12.0	34
2024	959	88.7	10.8	32.4

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 Charles R. Drew Charter School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2001	240	n/a	0.0	71.7
2002	697	49.0	14.2	68.1
2003	697	49.0	14.2	68.1
2004	755	65.0	11.6	80.9
2005	771	50.0	15.4	77.5
2006	792	52.0	15.2	81.1
2007	790	53.0	14.9	83.5
2008	804	44.0	18.3	83.1
2009	801	67.0	12.0	79.9
2010	819	66.0	12.4	77.7
2011	827	61.0	13.5	73.9
2012	882	62.0	14.2	67.8
2013	994	70.0	14.2	61.7
2014	1313	101.1	12.9	58.8
2015	979	70.0	13.9	51
2016	1023	79.0	12.9	49.7
2017	1014	79.0	12.8	42.5
2018	991	77.0	12.8	44.5
2019	994	80.0	12.4	37.7
2020	997	84.0	11.8	78.6
2021	1000	84.5	11.8	33.8
2022	995	90.0	11.0	n/a
2023	964	80.3	12.0	34
2024	959	88.7	10.8	32.4

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 Charles R. Drew Charter School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$672 (4.8%)	$13,414 (95.2%)	$14,087
2018	$459 (2.9%)	$15,536 (97.1%)	$15,995
2019	$402 (2.3%)	$17,591 (100.0%)	$17,591

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Charles R. Drew Charter School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 72^nd of 1234 Elementary schools	Ranks 104^th of 1242 Elementary schools	2.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Charles R. Drew Charter School)	68.3	64.9	3.4%
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 (Charles R. Drew Charter School)	82.8	75	7.8%
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 (Charles R. Drew Charter School)	67.8	69.9	2.1%
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 (Charles R. Drew Charter School)	75.2	76.7	1.5%
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 (Charles R. Drew Charter School)	70.5	67.1	3.4%
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 (Charles R. Drew Charter School)	75.7	58.4	17.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Atlanta Public Schools)	33.7	29.5	4.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	41	37.4	3.6%
5th Grade Science (Charles R. Drew Charter School)	66.2	57	9.2%
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	994	964	3%
African American	633	545	13.9%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	8	8
Hispanic	29	45	55.2%
Pacific Islander	3	0	100%
White	270	314	16.3%
Two or More Races	50	51	2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	37.7%	34%	3.7%

Schools Near Charles R. Drew Charter 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
Charles R. Drew Charter School	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	301 E Lake Blvd SE	Atlanta	30317	DeKalb County	Atlanta Public Schools	Yes	No	No	No	(404) 687-0001	959	89	10.8	32.4%	316 (33.0%)	545 (56.8%)	40 (4.2%)	6 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	50 (5.2%)	92.7	100^th of 1248 public elementary schools	92.0%		92	104^th of 1242 public elementary schools	91.6%	4	62.9	60.8	81.0				62.9	76.9	74.1				72.1			$17,591	$402	$17,591
Ivy Preparatory Academy- Inc	Public, Charter	K-8	1807 Memorial Dr SE	Atlanta	30317	DeKalb County	State Specialty Schools I- Ivy Preparatory Academy- Inc	Yes	No	No	Yes	(404) 622-2727	459	39	11.7	79.3%	0 (0.0%)	420 (91.5%)	26 (5.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.8%)	27	892^nd of 1248 public elementary schools	28.5%		24.6	926^th of 1242 public elementary schools	25.4%	34	25.5	24.6	41.5	36.2	48.2	43.8	27.7	35.1	7.3	14.9	28.6	25.0	17.1	21.9	12.5	$9,875	$1,316	$8,560
Fifth Avenue Upper Elementary School	Public	3-5	101 5th Ave	Decatur	30030	DeKalb County	City Schools of Decatur	No	No	No	No	(404) 370-4460	593	50	11.8	9.4%	421 (71.0%)	77 (13.0%)	22 (3.7%)	25 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (8.1%)	95	65^th of 1248 public elementary schools	94.8%		95.3	69^th of 1242 public elementary schools	94.4%	4	67.0	74.1	85.5				74.5	76.6	74.4				65.0			$10,243	$96	$10,147
Fred A. Toomer Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	65 Rogers St NE	Atlanta	30317	DeKalb County	Atlanta Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(404) 802-3450	501	38	13.1	58.9%	131 (26.1%)	329 (65.7%)	23 (4.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (3.4%)	40.8	683^rd of 1248 public elementary schools	45.3%		23.5	944^th of 1242 public elementary schools	24.0%	261	40.0	15.7	44.1				37.5	22.9	39.0				45.8			$18,780	$1,328	$17,452
Burgess-Peterson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	480 Clifton St SE	Atlanta	30316	Fulton County	Atlanta Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(404) 802-3400	568	43	13.2	35.0%	217 (38.2%)	256 (45.1%)	38 (6.7%)	9 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (8.5%)	87.7	156^th of 1248 public elementary schools	87.5%		85.4	177^th of 1242 public elementary schools	85.7%	21	64.8	60.5	68.3				67.8	62.8	58.7				60.3			$16,953	$969	$15,983
Oakhurst Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	175 Mead Rd	Decatur	30030	DeKalb County	City Schools of Decatur	No	No	No	No	(404) 370-4470	256	25	10.4	11.7%	149 (58.2%)	36 (14.1%)	16 (6.3%)	17 (6.6%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (14.1%)								(n/a)																$12,627	$237	$12,390
Ronald E McNair Discover Learning Academy Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2162 Second Ave	Decatur	30032	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 874-3402	531	39	13.6	65.0%	8 (1.5%)	493 (92.8%)	16 (3.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.3%)	11.7	1162^nd of 1248 public elementary schools	6.9%		14.4	1099^th of 1242 public elementary schools	11.5%	63	10.8	18.8	18.9				17.8	25.9	9.5				8.2			$11,998	$973	$11,025
Winnona Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	510 Avery St	Decatur	30030	DeKalb County	City Schools of Decatur	No	No	No	No	(404) 370-4490	292	26	11.4	6.5%	194 (66.4%)	39 (13.4%)	15 (5.1%)	16 (5.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	27 (9.2%)								(n/a)																$11,803	$91	$11,713
Mary Lin Elementary School	Public	K-5	586 Candler Park Dr NE	Atlanta	30307	Fulton County	Atlanta Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(404) 802-8850	509	36	14.3	4.7%	379 (74.5%)	43 (8.4%)	29 (5.7%)	19 (3.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (7.5%)	99.2	6^th of 1248 public elementary schools	99.5%		99.1	9^th of 1242 public elementary schools	99.3%	3	79.3	85.1	94.4				88.0	90.4	93.3				92.2			$13,793	$493	$13,300
Fernbank Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	157 Heaton Park Dr NE	Atlanta	30307	Fulton County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	No	(678) 874-9302	768	52	14.7	25.3%	380 (49.5%)	161 (21.0%)	55 (7.2%)	110 (14.3%)	6 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	56 (7.3%)	87.2	162^nd of 1248 public elementary schools	87.0%		91	121^st of 1242 public elementary schools	90.3%	41	61.2	62.8	75.5				60.3	55.8	64.7				69.6			$4,002	$531	$3,471

Frequently Asked Questions about Charles R. Drew Charter School

How many students attend Charles R. Drew Charter School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 959 students attended Charles R. Drew Charter School.

What district is Charles R. Drew Charter School in?

Atlanta Public Schools

What is the racial makeup of Charles R. Drew Charter School?

Students at Charles R. Drew Charter School are 57% African American, 33% White, 5% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic.

Is Charles R. Drew Charter School a good school?

Yes. Charles R. Drew Charter School ranks in the top 8.0% of Georgia elementary schools.

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