Mountain Park Elementary School

Summary:

Mountain Park Elementary School is a highly-ranked public elementary school in Roswell, Georgia, serving 788 students in grades PK-5 and part of the Fulton County School District.

Mountain Park Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Georgia, with a statewide ranking of 37th out of 1,248 schools in the 2023-2024 school year. The school has maintained a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past several years, indicating exceptional academic achievement. Its students significantly outperform their peers in the Fulton County School District and the state of Georgia on the Milestones Assessment, with 85.6% of 5th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts compared to 59.6% in Fulton County and 48.2% statewide. However, the school has a relatively high student-teacher ratio of 14.5, compared to nearby schools like Hembree Springs Elementary (12.5) and Vickery Mill Elementary (10.6).

When compared to other nearby elementary schools, Mountain Park Elementary consistently outperforms them on academic measures. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 87.5% of 3rd-grade students at Mountain Park were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 81.3% at Crabapple Crossing Elementary, 65.2% at Hembree Springs Elementary, and 35.9% at Vickery Mill Elementary. This consistent high performance over the years is a testament to the school's effective teaching practices and focus on student achievement.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 11895 Mountain Park Rd
       Roswell, GA  30075


(470) 254-4530

District: Fulton County

SchoolDigger Rank:
37th of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools


Students who attend Mountain Park Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Crabapple Middle School
High:    Roswell High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.5 Help
Number of students:  788

Racial breakdown:

White:
75.5%
Hispanic:
10.5%
Two or more races:
6.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  6% Help


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Compare Details Mountain Park Elementary School ranks better than 97% of elementary schools in Georgia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 97.09. (See more...)
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Schooldigger Rankings:

Mountain Park Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Fulton County:

SchoolDigger ranks Fulton County 57th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Mountain Park Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 91.00 10th 1101 99.1%
2007 92.44 6th 1125 99.5%
2008 91.94 10th 1134 99.1%
2009 90.90 25th 1133 97.8%
2010 89.97 20th 1183 98.3%
2011 88.81 26th 1212 97.9%
2012 89.08 11th 1201 99.1%
2013 86.73 31st 1225 97.5%
2014 86.57 35th 1231 97.2%
2015 93.60 74th 1240 94.0%
2016 88.51 121st 1233 90.2%
2017 95.47 51st 1205 95.8%
2018 96.33 39th 1209 96.8%
2019 96.33 40th 1234 96.8%
2021 94.81 74th 1214 93.9%
2022 96.34 57th 1244 95.4%
2023 97.18 39th 1242 96.9%
2024 97.09 37th 1248 97.0%
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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

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 4.1)
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Reviews:
by a parent
Wednesday, October 27, 2021

Open Quote The teachers are for the most part very caring and shows genuine love for the students Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, April 24, 2018

Open Quote This is a very clique driven school. If you are on the 'It' list your child gets the best teachers. The Principal is very shallow in her treatment of Teachers and Staff and Parents. . . . Not a good culture of inclusion. Close Quote


by a parent
Friday, March 7, 2014

Open Quote It truly saddens me to see how Mountain Park has deteriorated over the past few years. Like many others, our family moved to this district in large part because of the reputation and ranking of this school. We were enthusiastic and pleased with the education and general school environment the first few years. Unfortunately, Mountain Park has taken a major turn for the worse with palpable low morale among the teachers and an overt fixation on test scores. Since the school ranking dropped from 11th to 47th in the state (from 2012 to 2013), the "teaching to the test" mentality has become the primary focus. If you have a gifted child, this is NOT the right educational environment! The high performing kids aren't challenged or stimulated because they will excel on standardized tests regardless of how little attention they are afforded. This is a school that has peaked and is now declining. Close Quote


by a parent
Monday, November 18, 2013

Open Quote Mountain Park elementary is an excellent school. My son had a great experience there. The school has wonderful teachers and great parent involvement. Close Quote


by a parent
Sunday, April 21, 2013

Open Quote To the parent who was unhappy and submitted in February 2013, the word "principal" is not spelled "principle," as you have indicated.

Now for the school rating: Awesome. Awesome. Awesome. We moved from Ohio, which was so wrapped up in unions, it wasn't about the students but having teachers keep their jobs. The teachers and administration at Mountain Park care deeply for the students. I will forever have Mountain Park in my heart for the special care and attention my son has received. He has Aspberger's and was tossed aside in kindergarten in Ohio just to protect a lazy, useless teacher who should have not had tenure. Going to an IEP meeting in Ohio was like meeting up with a group of Enron attorneys. At Mountain Park, I get positive words and feel compassion and empathy every step of the way.

My son has had better access to the classroom, loads of friends, and a very open minded parent and school body that embraces children of all types, from all parts of the country, and the world. We have found our entire experience so wonderfully positive. Mountain Park deserves all the praises and high rankings it receives. May it live on forever. Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, April 3, 2013

Open Quote I see the Principal all of the time. She is very involved, at every school function. The parents volunteer at the school all of the time and are very involved and supportive. There is tons of communication. The environment is cozy, and my child loves learning. It has been a great experience for us. Close Quote


by a parent
Saturday, February 23, 2013

Open Quote I would not recommend this school to families that are looking for a school that encourages the love of learning. This school is designed for students that function well in a rigid, structured very controlling environment. Fifteen minutes of recess per day and an extensive list of student and parent rules. The communication out of the school is poor. The biggest kicker is that they do in fact have great resources, excellent test scores and are ranked high among good schools but they rob their students of the joy and fun of learning. In Roswell, Roswell North is a much better school and much less pretentious. The principle is rarely seen at Mountain Park. We've been attending for a year and my child has yet to meet the principle at all. The teachers are very poor in the upper grades and they have very little interest in student success. Test scores are priority #1 and fun in learning and character come second fiddle if they are paid attention to at all. We've truly not enjoyed our experience at all and have moved our children to another campus in Roswell. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Mountain Park 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 793 793
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 885 885
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 927 927
1993 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 932 932
1994 929 29 19 11 0 n/a n/a 0 988
1995 916 34 17 3 0 n/a n/a 0 970
1996 916 34 17 3 0 n/a n/a 0 970
1997 930 34 13 6 0 n/a n/a 0 983
1998 743 30 15 4 0 n/a n/a 0 792
1999 727 32 14 8 0 n/a n/a 0 781
2000 703 37 16 10 0 n/a n/a 0 766
2001 704 45 18 10 0 n/a n/a 0 777
2002 698 48 14 9 0 n/a n/a 0 769
2003 698 48 14 9 0 n/a n/a 0 769
2004 676 51 22 5 1 n/a n/a 0 755
2005 709 45 22 6 1 n/a n/a 17 800
2006 701 52 28 8 1 n/a n/a 16 806
2007 706 52 26 7 1 n/a n/a 25 817
2008 706 39 29 8 1 n/a n/a 29 812
2009 724 39 29 11 1 n/a n/a 35 839
2010 768 44 41 19 0 0 36 0 908
2011 731 41 38 42 1 1 40 0 894
2012 697 46 35 42 0 1 39 0 860
2013 714 47 35 36 0 1 36 0 869
2014 693 42 36 49 1 1 32 0 854
2015 691 50 34 43 1 0 36 0 855
2016 663 60 34 54 1 0 30 0 842
2017 634 53 32 57 0 0 31 0 807
2018 623 48 31 58 0 0 27 0 787
2019 628 50 31 70 0 0 34 0 813
2020 638 51 22 82 0 0 35 0 828
2021 554 46 28 78 0 1 34 0 741
2022 591 47 24 80 0 1 43 0 786
2023 595 38 24 83 0 1 47 0 788

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 Mountain Park Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 793 38.0 20.8 0.3
1991 885 48.0 18.4 1.2
1992 927 45.0 20.6 1.7
1993 932 45.0 20.7 2.7
1994 988 50.4 19.6 2.1
1995 970 58.0 16.7 2
1996 970 58.0 16.7 2
1997 983 44.1 22.3 3.3
1998 792 49.0 16.2 3.4
1999 781 50.9 15.3 3.1
2000 766 47.3 16.2 4
2001 777 49.1 15.8 3.9
2002 769 51.1 15.0 3.5
2003 769 51.1 15.0 3.5
2004 755 51.8 14.6 4.4
2005 800 55.5 14.4 3.4
2006 806 56.3 14.3 4.1
2007 817 59.2 13.8 4.2
2008 812 61.5 13.2 2.9
2009 839 62.4 13.4 2.7
2010 908 63.5 14.3 4.8
2011 894 56.0 15.9 8.4
2012 860 52.3 16.4 6.9
2013 869 56.2 15.4 7.2
2014 854 58.9 14.4 7.1
2015 855 59.0 14.4 6.8
2016 842 57.0 14.7 5.9
2017 807 54.0 14.9 6.1
2018 787 52.1 15.1 4.4
2019 813 54.3 14.9 4.7
2020 828 57.3 14.4 5.9
2021 741 57.6 12.8 4.5
2022 786 56.3 13.9 n/a
2023 788 54.0 14.5 6

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 Mountain Park Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 793 38.0 20.8 0.3
1991 885 48.0 18.4 1.2
1992 927 45.0 20.6 1.7
1993 932 45.0 20.7 2.7
1994 988 50.4 19.6 2.1
1995 970 58.0 16.7 2
1996 970 58.0 16.7 2
1997 983 44.1 22.3 3.3
1998 792 49.0 16.2 3.4
1999 781 50.9 15.3 3.1
2000 766 47.3 16.2 4
2001 777 49.1 15.8 3.9
2002 769 51.1 15.0 3.5
2003 769 51.1 15.0 3.5
2004 755 51.8 14.6 4.4
2005 800 55.5 14.4 3.4
2006 806 56.3 14.3 4.1
2007 817 59.2 13.8 4.2
2008 812 61.5 13.2 2.9
2009 839 62.4 13.4 2.7
2010 908 63.5 14.3 4.8
2011 894 56.0 15.9 8.4
2012 860 52.3 16.4 6.9
2013 869 56.2 15.4 7.2
2014 854 58.9 14.4 7.1
2015 855 59.0 14.4 6.8
2016 842 57.0 14.7 5.9
2017 807 54.0 14.9 6.1
2018 787 52.1 15.1 4.4
2019 813 54.3 14.9 4.7
2020 828 57.3 14.4 5.9
2021 741 57.6 12.8 4.5
2022 786 56.3 13.9 n/a
2023 788 54.0 14.5 6

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 Mountain Park Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $270 (2.7%) $9,890 (97.3%) $10,168
2018 $188 (1.7%) $10,598 (98.2%) $10,787
2019 $200 (1.8%) $10,748 (98.2%) $10,948

Data source: Georgia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mountain Park Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 40th of 1234 Elementary schoolsRanks 39th of 1242 Elementary schools
 0.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mountain Park Elementary School)72.176.8
 4.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Fulton County)48.652.3
 3.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4238.6
 3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Mountain Park Elementary School)80.779
 1.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Fulton County)57.159.2
 2.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)5245.6
 6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Mountain Park Elementary School)78.677.1
 1.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Fulton County)51.548.8
 2.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4236.1
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Mountain Park Elementary School)80.678.6
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Fulton County)55.655.8
 0.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4945.7
 3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Mountain Park Elementary School)83.678.6
 5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Fulton County)54.955.9
 1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4541.6
 3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Mountain Park Elementary School)74.375.7
 1.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Fulton County)48.548.1
 0.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4137.4
 3.6%
5th Grade Science (Mountain Park Elementary School)72.970.7
 2.2%
   5th Grade Science (Fulton County)44.949.1
 4.2%
   5th Grade Science (Georgia)4340
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students813788
 3.1%
African American5038
 24%
American Indian00
Asian3124
 22.6%
Hispanic7083
 18.6%
Pacific Islander01
White628595
 5.3%
Two or More Races3447
 38.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients4.7%6%
 1.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Mountain Park Elementary School

Students who attend Mountain Park Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Crabapple Middle School
High : Roswell High School

Students at Mountain Park Elementary School are 76% White, 11% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 5% African American, 3% Asian.

Yes! Mountain Park Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 37th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 788 students attended Mountain Park Elementary School.


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