Fifth Avenue Upper Elementary School

Summary:

Fifth Avenue Upper Elementary School is a high-performing public elementary school in Decatur, Georgia, serving grades 3-5 with a total enrollment of 596 students. The school consistently outperforms the state and district averages in academic assessments, ranking among the top elementary schools in the state of Georgia.

One key factor that sets Fifth Avenue Upper Elementary School apart is its strong academic performance. In the 2023-2024 school year, 85.5% of 5th-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 82.6% for the City Schools of Decatur district and 48.2% for the state of Georgia. The school also maintains a low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 10.1 to 12.2 over the past few years, which allows for more individualized attention and support for students. Additionally, the school has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a higher socioeconomic status of the student population compared to the surrounding area.

When compared to other nearby elementary schools in the City Schools of Decatur district, Fifth Avenue Upper Elementary School consistently outperforms its peers in academic achievement. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Fifth Avenue had 85.5% of 5th-grade students proficient or better in ELA, compared to 79.8% at Talley Street Upper Elementary School, the next highest-performing school in the district. This level of sustained excellence is impressive and sets the school apart from many of its peers in the state.

Detail:

Public 3-5

101 5th Ave
Decatur, GA 30030

(404) 370-4460

District: City Schools of Decatur

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

Students who attend Fifth Avenue Upper Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Beacon Hill Middle School
High:	Decatur High School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.6

Number of students: 596

Racial breakdown:

White:

72.0%

African American:

12.8%

Two or more races:

8.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 6.4%

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Performance Trends

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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 94.99. (See more...)

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Rank History for Fifth Avenue Upper Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	GA State Percentile
2006	66.84	407^th	1101	63.0%
2007	62.64	449^th	1125	60.1%
2008	68.75	353^rd	1134	68.9%
2009	72.87	287^th	1133	74.7%
2010	76.17	272^nd	1183	77.0%
2011	74.76	316^th	1212	73.9%
2014	81.55	155^th	1231	87.4%
2015	95.02	61^st	1240	95.1%
2016	94.74	64^th	1233	94.8%
2017	93.65	69^th	1205	94.3%
2018	91.24	96^th	1209	92.1%
2019	91.94	94^th	1234	92.4%
2021	95.54	61^st	1214	95.0%
2022	96.15	60^th	1244	95.2%
2023	95.30	69^th	1242	94.4%
2024	94.99	65^th	1248	94.8%

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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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Enrollment information for Fifth Avenue Upper 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	187	187
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	144	144
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	154	154
1993	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	168	168
1994	91	93	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	184
1995	90	104	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	196
1996	90	104	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	196
1997	87	118	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	209
1998	88	105	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	193
1999	74	106	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	180
2000	82	105	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	189
2001	71	108	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	182
2002	86	81	4	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	172
2003	86	81	4	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	172
2004	111	73	7	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	193
2005	165	124	7	2	1	n/a	n/a	9	308
2006	168	156	4	2	0	n/a	n/a	11	341
2007	162	138	9	5	0	n/a	n/a	15	329
2008	173	133	10	5	1	n/a	n/a	15	337
2009	238	148	5	9	2	n/a	n/a	22	424
2010	233	121	5	13	1	0	23	0	396
2011	226	138	6	18	0	0	22	0	410
2012	282	149	16	26	1	0	28	0	502
2013	340	152	20	29	1	1	28	0	571
2014	386	142	16	36	0	3	36	0	619
2015	424	132	17	41	0	1	56	0	671
2016	487	161	18	50	2	0	49	0	767
2017	577	188	18	46	1	1	52	0	883
2018	576	183	23	41	2	0	74	0	899
2019	611	175	30	39	2	0	66	0	923
2020	500	67	18	26	4	0	47	0	662
2021	472	69	16	31	1	0	56	0	645
2022	423	77	13	26	0	0	58	0	597
2023	429	76	18	23	0	0	50	0	596

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 Fifth Avenue Upper Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	187	14.0	13.3	44.4
1991	144	13.0	11.0	44.4
1992	154	12.0	12.8	41.6
1993	168	12.0	14.0	35.1
1994	184	17.4	10.6	57.1
1995	196	15.8	12.4	49.5
1996	196	15.8	12.4	49.5
1997	209	10.6	19.7	54.5
1998	193	10.9	17.7	53.9
1999	180	11.4	15.8	54.4
2000	189	12.1	15.6	41.3
2001	182	15.9	11.4	50.5
2002	172	18.9	9.1	42.4
2003	172	18.9	9.1	42.4
2004	193	19.2	10.1	35.2
2005	308	30.5	10.1	43.1
2006	341	28.7	11.9	43.3
2007	329	28.9	11.4	36.6
2008	337	28.4	11.9	36.6
2009	424	31.9	13.3	30.1
2010	396	31.3	12.6	28.8
2011	410	30.6	13.3	30
2012	502	36.8	13.6	24.1
2013	571	38.4	14.8	21.4
2014	619	40.8	15.1	15.7
2015	671	44.0	15.2	15.5
2016	767	48.0	15.9	15.4
2017	883	54.0	16.3	14.4
2018	899	63.7	14.1	14.3
2019	923	63.1	14.6	12.1
2020	662	46.5	14.2	3.9
2021	645	52.6	12.2	4.7
2022	597	58.6	10.1	n/a
2023	596	51.2	11.6	6.4

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 Fifth Avenue Upper Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	187	14.0	13.3	44.4
1991	144	13.0	11.0	44.4
1992	154	12.0	12.8	41.6
1993	168	12.0	14.0	35.1
1994	184	17.4	10.6	57.1
1995	196	15.8	12.4	49.5
1996	196	15.8	12.4	49.5
1997	209	10.6	19.7	54.5
1998	193	10.9	17.7	53.9
1999	180	11.4	15.8	54.4
2000	189	12.1	15.6	41.3
2001	182	15.9	11.4	50.5
2002	172	18.9	9.1	42.4
2003	172	18.9	9.1	42.4
2004	193	19.2	10.1	35.2
2005	308	30.5	10.1	43.1
2006	341	28.7	11.9	43.3
2007	329	28.9	11.4	36.6
2008	337	28.4	11.9	36.6
2009	424	31.9	13.3	30.1
2010	396	31.3	12.6	28.8
2011	410	30.6	13.3	30
2012	502	36.8	13.6	24.1
2013	571	38.4	14.8	21.4
2014	619	40.8	15.1	15.7
2015	671	44.0	15.2	15.5
2016	767	48.0	15.9	15.4
2017	883	54.0	16.3	14.4
2018	899	63.7	14.1	14.3
2019	923	63.1	14.6	12.1
2020	662	46.5	14.2	3.9
2021	645	52.6	12.2	4.7
2022	597	58.6	10.1	n/a
2023	596	51.2	11.6	6.4

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 Fifth Avenue Upper Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$192 (2.1%)	$8,979 (97.9%)	$9,172
2018	$173 (1.7%)	$9,995 (98.3%)	$10,168
2019	$96 (0.9%)	$10,146 (99.1%)	$10,243

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Fifth Avenue Upper Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 94^th of 1234 Elementary schools	Ranks 69^th of 1242 Elementary schools	2.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
4th Grade English Language Arts (Fifth Avenue Upper Elementary School)	71.8	75.7	3.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (City Schools of Decatur)	71.8	69.4	2.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	36.1	5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Fifth Avenue Upper Elementary School)	69.2	80.2	11%
4th Grade Mathematics (City Schools of Decatur)	69.2	71.5	2.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	49	45.7	3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Fifth Avenue Upper Elementary School)	74.3	74.2	0.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (City Schools of Decatur)	74.3	73.2	1.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	45	41.6	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Fifth Avenue Upper Elementary School)	67.1	72.7	5.6%
5th Grade Mathematics (City Schools of Decatur)	67.1	71.5	4.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	41	37.4	3.6%
5th Grade Science (Fifth Avenue Upper Elementary School)	65.1	58.1	7%
5th Grade Science (City Schools of Decatur)	65.1	62.1	3%
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	923	596	35.4%
African American	175	76	56.6%
American Indian	2	0	100%
Asian	30	18	40%
Hispanic	39	23	41%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	611	429	29.8%
Two or More Races	66	50	24.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	12.1%	6.4%	5.8%

Schools Near Fifth Avenue Upper 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
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	596	51	11.6	6.4%	429 (72.0%)	76 (12.8%)	23 (3.9%)	18 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (8.4%)	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
Benteen Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	200 Cassanova Street SE	Atlanta	30315	Fulton County	Atlanta Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(404) 802-7300	267	27	9.7	100.0%	40 (15.0%)	121 (45.3%)	79 (29.6%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (9.4%)	33.8	789^th of 1248 public elementary schools	36.8%		31	819^th of 1242 public elementary schools	34.1%	30	23.5	34.0	38.1				47.1	40.0	21.4				11.9			$19,375	$1,504	$17,871
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	302	25	12.3	10.3%	196 (64.9%)	42 (13.9%)	14 (4.6%)	14 (4.6%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (11.3%)								(n/a)																$12,627	$237	$12,390
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	964	80	12.0	34.0%	314 (32.6%)	545 (56.5%)	45 (4.7%)	8 (0.8%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	51 (5.3%)	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
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	322	28	11.5	4.7%	220 (68.3%)	36 (11.2%)	14 (4.3%)	17 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (10.9%)								(n/a)																$11,803	$91	$11,713
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	512	38	13.6	56.1%	130 (25.4%)	341 (66.6%)	21 (4.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (3.7%)	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
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	450	35	12.8	79.1%	1 (0.2%)	414 (92.0%)	20 (4.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.3%)	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
Talley Street Upper Elementary School	Public	3-5	2617 Talley St	Decatur	30030	DeKalb County	City Schools of Decatur	No	No	No	Yes	(404) 377-1446	661	53	12.4	16.6%	381 (57.6%)	135 (20.4%)	28 (4.2%)	46 (7.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	71 (10.7%)	92.6	101^st of 1248 public elementary schools	91.9%		92.4	102^nd of 1242 public elementary schools	91.8%	1	70.9	63.7	79.8				71.9	66.4	74.2				63.8
Glennwood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	440 E Ponce de Leon Ave	Decatur	30030	DeKalb County	City Schools of Decatur	No	No	No	No	(404) 370-4435	208	18	11.8	9.6%	117 (56.3%)	26 (12.5%)	15 (7.2%)	18 (8.7%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (14.9%)								(n/a)																$13,352	$223	$13,129
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	744	55	13.4	18.4%	379 (50.9%)	149 (20.0%)	49 (6.6%)	113 (15.2%)	8 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (6.2%)	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 Fifth Avenue Upper Elementary School

How many students attend Fifth Avenue Upper Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 596 students attended Fifth Avenue Upper Elementary School.

What district is Fifth Avenue Upper Elementary School in?

City Schools of Decatur

What is the racial makeup of Fifth Avenue Upper Elementary School?

Students at Fifth Avenue Upper Elementary School are 72% White, 13% African American, 8% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic, 3% Asian.

Is Fifth Avenue Upper Elementary School a good school?

Yes. Fifth Avenue Upper Elementary School ranks in the top 5.2% of Georgia elementary schools.

What schools do graduates of Fifth Avenue Upper Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Fifth Avenue Upper Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Beacon Hill Middle School
High : Decatur High School

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