King Springs Elementary School

Q: Is King Springs Elementary School a good school?

King Springs Elementary School ranks 154 th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

King Springs Elementary School is a public elementary school in Smyrna, Georgia, serving 1,111 students in grades PK-5 as part of the Cobb County School District.

King Springs Elementary consistently ranks among the top 15-20% of elementary schools in Georgia, with strong academic performance that exceeds the Cobb County and state averages. In the 2023-2024 school year, 74.4% of 5th-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 57.9% in Cobb County and 48.2% statewide. In Mathematics, 70.6% of 4th-grade students at King Springs were proficient or better, compared to 54.3% in Cobb County and 48.1% statewide. The school also outperforms the district and state in 5th-grade Science. Additionally, King Springs has a relatively low percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients at 20.7%, suggesting it serves a more affluent student population compared to nearby schools like Smyrna Elementary (53.54%), Russell Elementary (70.86%), and Belmont Hills Elementary (88.89%).

Despite spending slightly less per student than the Cobb County district average, King Springs Elementary maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 13.4, suggesting efficient resource allocation that contributes to the school's strong academic performance. This consistent excellence and resource efficiency make King Springs Elementary a standout school within the Cobb County district.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

1041 Reed Rd SE
Smyrna, GA 30082

(678) 842-6944

District: Cobb County

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,184

Students who attend King Springs Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Griffin Middle School
High:	Campbell High School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.2

Number of students: 1,103

Racial breakdown:

White:

45.7%

African American:

30.6%

Hispanic:

10.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 28.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details King Springs Elementary School ranks better than 87.7% of elementary schools in Georgia. It also ranks 18^th among 64 ranked elementary schools in the Cobb County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 88.04. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (45.7%), African American (30.6%), Hispanic (10.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 28.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at King Springs Elementary School is 13.2. 46 elementary schools in the Cobb County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare King Springs Elementary School employs 83.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at King Springs Elementary School is $9,184. 62 elementary schools in the Cobb County School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

King Springs Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Cobb County:

SchoolDigger ranks Cobb County 52^nd of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for King Springs Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	GA State Percentile
2006	60.89	489^th	1101	55.6%
2007	56.02	575^th	1125	48.9%
2008	61.58	469^th	1134	58.6%
2009	69.63	339^th	1133	70.1%
2010	74.85	284^th	1183	76.0%
2011	75.99	284^th	1212	76.6%
2012	77.38	241^st	1201	79.9%
2013	77.27	255^th	1225	79.2%
2014	81.32	156^th	1231	87.3%
2015	85.85	156^th	1240	87.4%
2016	86.73	136^th	1233	89.0%
2017	85.46	149^th	1205	87.6%
2018	84.06	177^th	1209	85.4%
2019	73.49	287^th	1234	76.7%
2021	84.05	176^th	1214	85.5%
2022	88.22	143^rd	1244	88.5%
2023	85.73	174^th	1242	86.0%
2024	88.04	154^th	1248	87.7%

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

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 4.8)

83%

17%

Reviews:

by a parent
Tuesday, February 4, 2014

Our son is in first grade and has been at King Springs since kindergarten and we couldn't be happier. We moved to this community for the purpose of putting our son in a diverse environment committed to providing our child with the best education a public school can offer. King Springs has met all of our expections and beyond. The staff and administration are dedicated to making this the best school in West Cobb and have achieved this by far. The PTA involvement is outstanding and we definitely feel a strong sense of community. Our son has excelled and looks forward to going to school every day and we look forward to our youngest starting kindergarted there next year. Close Quote

by a parent on FaceBook
Tuesday, October 26, 2010

My daughter is in 2nd grade and has attended since Kindergarten. She has received personal attention that has helped her succeed. The school has many programs that address the needs of their students. I do not feel as if they are shoveling information at my child so that she can pass a test - I feel like she is being taught. I have been happy with the class size as well as the teacher placement. Close Quote

by a parent on FaceBook
Friday, June 4, 2010

I have 2 children attending king Springs. We have had a great experience and are looking forward to our 4th year at the school. Close Quote

Enrollment information for King Springs 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	561	561
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	640	640
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	620	620
1993	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	639	639
1994	438	175	10	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	625
1995	397	176	18	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	598
1996	397	176	18	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	598
1997	374	184	21	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	589
1998	343	208	17	16	1	n/a	n/a	0	585
1999	356	234	21	28	2	n/a	n/a	0	641
2000	315	290	18	38	1	n/a	n/a	0	662
2001	284	293	17	36	4	n/a	n/a	0	634
2002	231	308	28	35	3	n/a	n/a	0	605
2003	231	308	28	35	3	n/a	n/a	0	605
2004	211	340	26	40	2	n/a	n/a	0	619
2005	163	302	29	45	0	n/a	n/a	44	583
2006	172	342	23	47	0	n/a	n/a	29	613
2007	199	309	23	47	1	n/a	n/a	50	629
2008	177	270	36	51	0	n/a	n/a	40	574
2009	208	262	32	49	2	n/a	n/a	30	583
2010	267	280	35	55	1	0	0	0	638
2011	281	248	37	70	1	0	39	0	676
2012	313	221	43	78	2	0	45	0	702
2013	352	249	35	81	3	0	56	0	776
2014	373	275	35	89	4	0	57	0	833
2015	380	299	31	97	4	0	52	0	863
2016	394	294	39	108	4	0	53	0	892
2017	408	318	54	101	5	0	56	0	942
2018	440	336	83	111	3	0	70	0	1043
2019	480	350	111	103	5	0	67	0	1116
2020	470	350	96	111	4	0	83	0	1114
2021	441	350	90	95	2	0	76	0	1054
2022	462	343	64	104	1	0	76	0	1050
2023	504	335	59	117	1	0	95	0	1111
2024	504	338	52	111	1	0	97	0	1103

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 King Springs Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	561	29.0	19.3	6.1
1991	640	36.0	17.7	12.3
1992	620	38.5	16.1	16.9
1993	639	37.0	17.3	18.8
1994	625	41.6	15.0	25
1995	598	38.0	15.7	19.9
1996	598	38.0	15.7	19.9
1997	589	35.0	16.8	22.8
1998	585	35.9	16.3	26.7
1999	641	38.2	16.8	25.9
2000	662	40.3	16.4	29.6
2001	634	44.0	14.4	28.9
2002	605	42.0	14.4	39.7
2003	605	42.0	14.4	39.7
2004	619	38.5	16.1	39.6
2005	583	40.0	14.6	48.4
2006	613	40.5	15.1	52.6
2007	629	45.5	13.8	50.9
2008	574	46.5	12.3	49.1
2009	583	44.5	13.1	45.8
2010	638	47.0	13.5	46.2
2011	676	44.5	15.1	41.9
2012	702	47.5	14.7	37.5
2013	776	46.0	16.8	36.7
2014	833	48.3	17.2	35.9
2015	863	53.0	16.2	31.5
2016	892	56.0	15.9	30.8
2017	942	61.0	15.4	25.2
2018	1043	66.0	15.8	24.2
2019	1116	70.8	15.7	22
2020	1114	74.5	14.9	17.8
2021	1054	77.9	13.5	19.6
2022	1050	77.8	13.4	n/a
2023	1111	82.7	13.4	20.7
2024	1103	83.1	13.2	28.8

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 King Springs Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	561	29.0	19.3	6.1
1991	640	36.0	17.7	12.3
1992	620	38.5	16.1	16.9
1993	639	37.0	17.3	18.8
1994	625	41.6	15.0	25
1995	598	38.0	15.7	19.9
1996	598	38.0	15.7	19.9
1997	589	35.0	16.8	22.8
1998	585	35.9	16.3	26.7
1999	641	38.2	16.8	25.9
2000	662	40.3	16.4	29.6
2001	634	44.0	14.4	28.9
2002	605	42.0	14.4	39.7
2003	605	42.0	14.4	39.7
2004	619	38.5	16.1	39.6
2005	583	40.0	14.6	48.4
2006	613	40.5	15.1	52.6
2007	629	45.5	13.8	50.9
2008	574	46.5	12.3	49.1
2009	583	44.5	13.1	45.8
2010	638	47.0	13.5	46.2
2011	676	44.5	15.1	41.9
2012	702	47.5	14.7	37.5
2013	776	46.0	16.8	36.7
2014	833	48.3	17.2	35.9
2015	863	53.0	16.2	31.5
2016	892	56.0	15.9	30.8
2017	942	61.0	15.4	25.2
2018	1043	66.0	15.8	24.2
2019	1116	70.8	15.7	22
2020	1114	74.5	14.9	17.8
2021	1054	77.9	13.5	19.6
2022	1050	77.8	13.4	n/a
2023	1111	82.7	13.4	20.7
2024	1103	83.1	13.2	28.8

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 King Springs Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$196 (2.2%)	$8,897 (97.8%)	$9,093
2018	$208 (2.3%)	$9,026 (97.7%)	$9,234
2019	$188 (2.0%)	$8,996 (98.0%)	$9,184

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on King Springs Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 287^th of 1234 Elementary schools	Ranks 174^th of 1242 Elementary schools	9.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (King Springs Elementary School)	56.4	67.1	10.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Cobb County)	48.5	47.2	1.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	38.6	3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (King Springs Elementary School)	58.5	58.1	0.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Cobb County)	58.1	50.4	7.7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	52	45.6	6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (King Springs Elementary School)	62.7	55.8	6.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Cobb County)	50.8	46.3	4.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	36.1	5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (King Springs Elementary School)	69.6	62.4	7.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Cobb County)	57.4	52.8	4.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	49	45.7	3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (King Springs Elementary School)	58.6	69.4	10.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Cobb County)	54.9	51	3.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	45	41.6	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (King Springs Elementary School)	49.7	51.3	1.6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Cobb County)	47.2	44.2	3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	41	37.4	3.6%
5th Grade Science (King Springs Elementary School)	44.8	56.3	11.5%
5th Grade Science (Cobb County)	47	44.1	2.9%
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	1116	1111	0.4%
African American	350	335	4.3%
American Indian	5	1	80%
Asian	111	59	46.8%
Hispanic	103	117	13.6%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	480	504	5%
Two or More Races	67	95	41.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	22%	20.7%	1.3%

Schools Near King Springs 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)	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 Mathematics 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
King Springs Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1041 Reed Rd SE	Smyrna	30082	Cobb County	Cobb County	No	No	No	No	(678) 842-6944	1,103	83	13.2	28.8%	504 (45.7%)	338 (30.6%)	111 (10.1%)	52 (4.7%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	97 (8.8%)	88	154^th of 1248 public elementary schools	87.7%		85.7	174^th of 1242 public elementary schools	86.0%	20	58.4	59.5	74.4	62.2	70.6	59.9	62.2	$9,184	$189	$8,996
Nickajack Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4555 Mavell Rd SE	Smyrna	30082	Cobb County	Cobb County	No	No	No	No	(678) 842-5814	1,191	80	14.8	42.3%	279 (23.4%)	631 (53.0%)	119 (10.0%)	54 (4.5%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	107 (9.0%)	63.7	414^th of 1248 public elementary schools	66.8%		64.8	400^th of 1242 public elementary schools	67.8%	14	55.0	47.1	52.2	51.1	56.5	36.8	33.0	$9,660	$255	$9,406
Teasley Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3640 Spring Hill Rd SE	Smyrna	30080	Cobb County	Cobb County	No	No	No	No	(770) 437-5945	973	67	14.5	39.1%	205 (21.1%)	396 (40.7%)	79 (8.1%)	193 (19.8%)	10 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	90 (9.2%)	73.4	298^th of 1248 public elementary schools	76.1%		69.9	334^th of 1242 public elementary schools	73.1%	36	49.1	52.0	64.6	52.5	56.1	50.7	44.5	$9,475	$193	$9,282
Norton Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3041 Gray Rd SE	Smyrna	30082	Cobb County	Cobb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 842-5833	654	61	10.7	92.0%	37 (5.7%)	205 (31.3%)	369 (56.4%)	8 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (5.4%)	25.9	916^th of 1248 public elementary schools	26.6%		34.5	774^th of 1242 public elementary schools	37.7%	142	26.8	22.9	31.5	35.7	37.5	18.9	17.1	$11,232	$713	$10,519
Smyrna Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1099 Fleming St SE	Smyrna	30080	Cobb County	Cobb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 842-6741	876	74	11.8	63.0%	202 (23.1%)	325 (37.1%)	264 (30.1%)	23 (2.6%)	4 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	58 (6.6%)	55.8	494^th of 1248 public elementary schools	60.4%		53.7	519^th of 1242 public elementary schools	58.2%	25	48.5	36.6	51.0	47.8	52.2	37.0	30.1	$10,100	$587	$9,513
Russell Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3920 S Hurt Rd SW	Smyrna	30082	Cobb County	Cobb County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 437-5937	582	53	11.0	78.9%	54 (9.3%)	203 (34.9%)	286 (49.1%)	8 (1.4%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (5.0%)	31.2	826^th of 1248 public elementary schools	33.8%		27.3	879^th of 1242 public elementary schools	29.2%	53	25.5	20.0	42.3	29.4	26.7	29.5	41.0	$11,781	$978	$10,804
Belmont Hills Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	605 Glendale Pl SE	Smyrna	30080	Cobb County	Cobb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 842-6810	276	35	7.8	92.4%	11 (4.0%)	59 (21.4%)	198 (71.7%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.8%)	32.2	803^rd of 1248 public elementary schools	35.7%		30.9	820^th of 1242 public elementary schools	34.0%	17	20.9	15.9	34.0	44.2	29.5	38.3	31.9	$14,666	$628	$14,038
Amana Academy West Atlanta	Public, Charter	K-8	5540 North Allen Rd SE	Mableton	30126	Cobb County	State Specialty Schools II- Amana Academy West Atlanta	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(478) 624-0989	206	19	10.8	26.7%	22 (10.7%)	155 (75.2%)	10 (4.9%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (8.3%)	76.6	272^nd of 1248 public elementary schools	78.2%					(n/a)	62.2	58.8		59.5	41.2
Argyle Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2420 Spring Rd SE	Smyrna	30080	Cobb County	Cobb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 842-6800	309	37	8.3	93.2%	13 (4.2%)	123 (39.8%)	157 (50.8%)	9 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.3%)	22	982^nd of 1248 public elementary schools	21.3%		23.5	945^th of 1242 public elementary schools	23.9%	37	27.8	15.5	33.3	30.8	29.3	19.0	14.3	$16,729	$842	$15,887
International Academy of Smyrna	Public, Charter	K-5	2144 S Cobb Dr SE	Smyrna	30080	Cobb County	State Specialty Schools II- International Academy of Smyrna	Yes	No	No	Yes	(678) 370-0980	301	28	10.7	87.0%	0 (0.0%)	202 (67.1%)	81 (26.9%)	4 (1.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.3%)	32	809^th of 1248 public elementary schools	35.2%		47.3	586^th of 1242 public elementary schools	52.8%	223	33.3	39.1	34.1	29.6	28.3	17.1	26.8	$7,613	$126	$7,487

Frequently Asked Questions about King Springs Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of King Springs Elementary School?

Students at King Springs Elementary School are 46% White, 31% African American, 10% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 5% Asian.

What district is King Springs Elementary School in?

Cobb County

How many students attend King Springs Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,103 students attended King Springs Elementary School.

Is King Springs Elementary School a good school?

King Springs Elementary School ranks 154^th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of King Springs Elementary School attend?

Students who attend King Springs Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Griffin Middle School
High : Campbell High School

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