Deerwood Academy

Public PK, KG-5

3070 Fairburn Rd SW
Atlanta, GA 30331

(404) 802-3300

District: Atlanta Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
1022^nd of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,071

Students who attend Deerwood Academy usually attend:

Middle:	Ralph Bunche Middle School
High:	D. M. Therrell High School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.0

Number of students: 475

Racial breakdown:

African American:

93.5%

Hispanic:

4.6%

Two or more races:

1.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 73.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Deerwood Academy ranks worse than 81.9% of elementary schools in Georgia. It also ranks 30^th among 53 ranked elementary schools in the Atlanta Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 18.71. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (93.5%), Hispanic (4.6%), two or more races (1.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 73.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Deerwood Academy is 12. 32 elementary schools in the Atlanta Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Deerwood Academy employs 39.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Deerwood Academy is $15,071. 40 elementary schools in the Atlanta Public Schools District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Deerwood Academy 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 Deerwood Academy

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	GA State Percentile
2006	19.94	958^th	1101	13.0%
2007	33.21	855^th	1125	24.0%
2008	20.77	984^th	1134	13.2%
2009	49.15	648^th	1133	42.8%
2010	45.25	765^th	1183	35.3%
2011	40.50	835^th	1212	31.1%
2012	33.49	922^nd	1201	23.2%
2013	34.83	928^th	1225	24.2%
2014	38.06	905^th	1231	26.5%
2015	26.05	929^th	1240	25.1%
2016	22.10	968^th	1233	21.5%
2017	22.74	942^nd	1205	21.8%
2018	21.07	965^th	1209	20.2%
2019	22.21	967^th	1234	21.6%
2021	17.48	1006^th	1214	17.1%
2022	16.06	1053^rd	1244	15.4%
2023	17.96	1047^th	1242	15.7%
2024	18.71	1022^nd	1248	18.1%

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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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Enrollment information for Deerwood Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2005	0	401	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	2	407
2006	1	464	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	6	472
2007	1	517	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	6	525
2008	2	601	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	6	613
2009	3	677	1	5	0	n/a	n/a	3	689
2010	0	646	0	7	0	0	7	0	660
2011	0	653	0	15	0	0	5	0	673
2012	0	631	1	7	0	1	4	0	644
2013	2	671	1	8	0	1	2	0	685
2014	2	618	1	16	0	0	6	0	643
2015	2	638	2	12	0	0	6	0	660
2016	3	670	1	18	0	0	7	0	699
2017	3	708	0	13	0	1	11	0	736
2018	2	680	0	10	1	1	9	0	703
2019	3	652	0	16	0	1	5	0	677
2020	4	644	0	11	0	1	4	0	664
2021	4	546	2	13	1	0	2	0	568
2022	3	528	0	23	0	0	1	0	555
2023	3	479	0	21	0	0	9	0	512
2024	2	444	1	22	0	0	6	0	475

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 Deerwood Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	407	28.4	14.3	65.7
2006	472	34.6	13.6	70.4
2007	525	34.6	15.2	70.7
2008	613	40.0	15.3	69.7
2009	689	47.0	14.7	70
2010	660	47.0	14.0	75.2
2011	673	39.0	17.2	74.7
2012	644	43.0	14.9	77
2013	685	39.8	17.2	81.5
2014	643	39.2	16.4	96
2015	660	44.0	15.0	95.9
2016	699	47.0	14.8	96
2017	736	49.8	14.7	96.1
2018	703	48.5	14.4	100
2019	677	48.5	13.9	100
2020	664	46.5	14.2	78.6
2021	568	44.5	12.7	100
2022	555	42.4	13.0	n/a
2023	512	40.1	12.7	100
2024	475	39.4	12.0	73.3

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 Deerwood Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	407	28.4	14.3	65.7
2006	472	34.6	13.6	70.4
2007	525	34.6	15.2	70.7
2008	613	40.0	15.3	69.7
2009	689	47.0	14.7	70
2010	660	47.0	14.0	75.2
2011	673	39.0	17.2	74.7
2012	644	43.0	14.9	77
2013	685	39.8	17.2	81.5
2014	643	39.2	16.4	96
2015	660	44.0	15.0	95.9
2016	699	47.0	14.8	96
2017	736	49.8	14.7	96.1
2018	703	48.5	14.4	100
2019	677	48.5	13.9	100
2020	664	46.5	14.2	78.6
2021	568	44.5	12.7	100
2022	555	42.4	13.0	n/a
2023	512	40.1	12.7	100
2024	475	39.4	12.0	73.3

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 Deerwood Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$1,328 (9.6%)	$12,482 (90.4%)	$13,810
2018	$1,150 (8.2%)	$12,946 (91.8%)	$14,096
2019	$1,257 (8.3%)	$13,814 (91.7%)	$15,071

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Deerwood Academy

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 967^th of 1234 Elementary schools	Ranks 1047^th of 1242 Elementary schools	5.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Deerwood Academy)	20.6	21	0.4%
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 (Deerwood Academy)	30.2	22.2	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 (Deerwood Academy)	23	19.4	3.6%
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 (Deerwood Academy)	38.1	16.4	21.7%
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 (Deerwood Academy)	31.9	26.3	5.6%
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 (Deerwood Academy)	26.4	17.1	9.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Atlanta Public Schools)	33.7	29.5	4.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	41	37.4	3.6%
5th Grade Science (Deerwood Academy)	26.4	11.8	14.6%
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	677	512	24.4%
African American	652	479	26.5%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	16	21	31.3%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	3	3
Two or More Races	5	9	80%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	100%

Schools Near Deerwood Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2024)	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 Algebra I End of Course	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
Deerwood Academy	Public	PK, KG-5	3070 Fairburn Rd SW	Atlanta	30331	Fulton County	Atlanta Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(404) 802-3300	475	39	12.0	73.3%	2 (0.4%)	444 (93.5%)	22 (4.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.3%)	18.7	1022^nd of 1248 public elementary schools	18.1%		18	1047^th of 1242 public elementary schools	15.7%	25		18.8	29.1	27.7				16.3	28.8	13.8				15.6			$15,071	$1,257	$13,815
Continental Colony Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3181 Hogan Rd SW	Atlanta	30331	Fulton County	Atlanta Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(404) 802-8000	351	34	10.4	100.0%	1 (0.3%)	333 (94.9%)	11 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.4%)	12.5	1149^th of 1248 public elementary schools	7.9%		7.5	1216^th of 1242 public elementary schools	2.1%	67		12.5	16.7	22.2				17.2	29.2	13.0				11.1			$16,383	$1,090	$15,294
SLAM Academy of Atlanta	Public, Charter	K-8	3183 Greenbriar Parkway SW	Atlanta	30331	Fulton County	State Specialty Schools II- SLAM Academy of Atlanta	Yes	No	No	Yes	(470) 819-4992	192	12	15.8	63.5%	0 (0.0%)	183 (95.3%)	6 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.6%)	20	1006^th of 1248 public elementary schools	19.4%		6	1232^nd of 1242 public elementary schools	0.8%	226		27.3	6.3	13.3		13.3		36.4	31.3	13.3		6.7		13.3			$23,458	$3,133	$20,326
R. N. Fickett Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3935 Rux Rd SW	Atlanta	30331	Fulton County	Atlanta Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(404) 802-7850	477	38	12.5	95.8%	1 (0.2%)	446 (93.5%)	13 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.0%)	1 (0.2%)	11 (2.3%)	23.7	949^th of 1248 public elementary schools	24.0%		20.6	996^th of 1242 public elementary schools	19.8%	47		21.3	17.7	32.3				28.1	33.3	29.2				21.5			$16,224	$1,160	$15,063
Brookview Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3250 Hammarskjold Dr	East Point	30344	Fulton County	Fulton County	No	No	No	Yes	(470) 254-8020	430	32	13.5	100.0%	0 (0.0%)	407 (94.7%)	9 (2.1%)	3 (0.7%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.1%)	28.1	884^th of 1248 public elementary schools	29.2%		21.6	980^th of 1242 public elementary schools	21.1%	96		35.7	22.9	27.0				31.4	37.3	14.3				25.4			$12,124	$155	$11,969
Asa Hilliard Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3353 Mount Olive Rd	East Point	30344	Fulton County	Fulton County	No	No	No	Yes	(470) 254-8050	432	40	10.8	100.0%	3 (0.7%)	367 (85.0%)	48 (11.1%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.5%)	24.3	938^th of 1248 public elementary schools	24.8%		18.4	1036^th of 1242 public elementary schools	16.6%	98		28.1	23.9	30.6				22.8	16.4	16.1				38.7			$14,601	$952	$13,649
RISE Preparatory Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	2626 Hogan Road	Atlanta	30344	Fulton County	State Specialty Schools II- RISE Preparatory Charter School	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(404) 669-8060	457	47	9.7	99.3%	4 (0.9%)	387 (84.7%)	51 (11.2%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.2%)	13.3	1134^th of 1248 public elementary schools	9.1%					(n/a)	33.3	9.3	24.1	28.6	23.3	33.8	42.2	16.3	7.4	3.6	8.3	13.2	10.9	16.1	6.3	17.2
L. O. Kimberly Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3090 McMurray Dr SW	Atlanta	30311	Fulton County	Atlanta Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(404) 802-7600	300	30	10.1	100.0%	0 (0.0%)	282 (94.0%)	17 (5.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	17.9	1043^rd of 1248 public elementary schools	16.4%		15.2	1088^th of 1242 public elementary schools	12.4%	45		8.5	26.8	31.1				19.1	34.1	13.3				15.9			$17,402	$985	$16,417
Main Street Charter Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	2861 Lakeshore Dr	College Park	30337	Fulton County	Fulton County	Yes	No	No	Yes	(404) 668-0261	831	50	16.6	67.7%	19 (2.3%)	750 (90.3%)	34 (4.1%)	2 (0.2%)	5 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (2.5%)	44.3	634^th of 1248 public elementary schools	49.2%		44.8	622^nd of 1242 public elementary schools	49.9%	12		26.8	44.0	40.4	42.7	51.5	43.6	43.3	50.5	21.3	15.7	24.8	17.0	38.3	8.5	7.4	$9,215	$150	$9,215
Hamilton E. Holmes Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2301 Connally Dr	East Point	30344	Fulton County	Fulton County	No	No	No	Yes	(470) 254-3092	589	42	14.0	100.0%	5 (0.8%)	453 (76.9%)	109 (18.5%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (3.2%)	28.4	881^st of 1248 public elementary schools	29.4%		23	957^th of 1242 public elementary schools	22.9%	76		22.5	29.6	28.7				38.5	27.6	20.7				32.2			$11,422	$356	$11,066

Frequently Asked Questions about Deerwood Academy

What is the racial makeup of Deerwood Academy?

Students at Deerwood Academy are 93% African American, 5% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

Is Deerwood Academy a good school?

Deerwood Academy ranks in the bottom 18.1% of Georgia elementary schools.

What schools do graduates of Deerwood Academy attend?

Students who attend Deerwood Academy usually go on to attend:

Middle : Ralph Bunche Middle School
High : D. M. Therrell High School

What district is Deerwood Academy in?

Atlanta Public Schools

How many students attend Deerwood Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 475 students attended Deerwood Academy.

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