King Springs Elementary School

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:
154th of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools


Students who attend King Springs Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Griffin Middle School
High:    Campbell High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.4 Help
Number of students:  1,111

Racial breakdown:

White:
45.4%
African American:
30.2%
Hispanic:
10.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  20.7% Help


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Compare Details King Springs Elementary School ranks better than 87.7% of elementary schools in Georgia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 88.04. (See more...)
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Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Cobb County:

SchoolDigger ranks Cobb County 52nd 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2006 60.89 489th 1101 55.6%
2007 56.02 575th 1125 48.9%
2008 61.58 469th 1134 58.6%
2009 69.63 339th 1133 70.1%
2010 74.85 284th 1183 76.0%
2011 75.99 284th 1212 76.6%
2012 77.38 241st 1201 79.9%
2013 77.27 255th 1225 79.2%
2014 81.32 156th 1231 87.3%
2015 85.85 156th 1240 87.4%
2016 86.73 136th 1233 89.0%
2017 85.46 149th 1205 87.6%
2018 84.06 177th 1209 85.4%
2019 73.49 287th 1234 76.7%
2021 84.05 176th 1214 85.5%
2022 88.22 143rd 1244 88.5%
2023 85.73 174th 1242 86.0%
2024 88.04 154th 1248 87.7%
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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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All ratings (Avg rating: 4.8)
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Reviews:
by a parent
Tuesday, February 4, 2014

Open Quote 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


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Tuesday, October 26, 2010

Open Quote 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


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Friday, June 4, 2010

Open Quote 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

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

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

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 King Springs Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal 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 287th of 1234 Elementary schoolsRanks 174th 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)56.467.1
 10.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Cobb County)48.547.2
 1.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4238.6
 3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (King Springs Elementary School)58.558.1
 0.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Cobb County)58.150.4
 7.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)5245.6
 6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (King Springs Elementary School)62.755.8
 6.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Cobb County)50.846.3
 4.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4236.1
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (King Springs Elementary School)69.662.4
 7.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Cobb County)57.452.8
 4.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4945.7
 3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (King Springs Elementary School)58.669.4
 10.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Cobb County)54.951
 3.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4541.6
 3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (King Springs Elementary School)49.751.3
 1.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Cobb County)47.244.2
 3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4137.4
 3.6%
5th Grade Science (King Springs Elementary School)44.856.3
 11.5%
   5th Grade Science (Cobb County)4744.1
 2.9%
   5th Grade Science (Georgia)4340
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students11161111
 0.4%
African American350335
 4.3%
American Indian51
 80%
Asian11159
 46.8%
Hispanic103117
 13.6%
Pacific Islander00
White480504
 5%
Two or More Races6795
 41.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients22%20.7%
 1.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about King Springs Elementary School

Students at King Springs Elementary School are 45% White, 30% African American, 11% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 5% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,111 students attended King Springs Elementary School.

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

Middle : Griffin Middle School
High : Campbell High School

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