Ison Springs Elementary School

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Ison Springs Elementary School ranks 762 nd of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Ison Springs Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Sandy Springs, Georgia, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 476 students. The school is part of the Fulton County School District, which is ranked 57th out of 203 districts in Georgia and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Ison Springs Elementary School consistently underperforms compared to the Fulton County and Georgia state averages in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics were significantly lower than the county and state averages, with the largest gaps in 5th grade Mathematics (27.1% vs. 50.5% and 41%, respectively) and 3rd grade English Language Arts (27.3% vs. 50.3% and 38.4%, respectively). The school has a low statewide ranking, consistently placing in the bottom half of Georgia elementary schools over the past 10 years, and has maintained a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger for most of this period, indicating it is performing below average compared to other elementary schools in the state.

When comparing Ison Springs Elementary School to the nearby schools in the Fulton County district, it is clear that the school is underperforming academically. For example, River Eves Elementary School, located just 2.63 miles away, consistently outperforms Ison Springs in standardized test scores, with proficiency rates that are 30-40 percentage points higher in many subject areas. Additionally, Ison Springs Elementary School has a significantly higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch compared to the nearby schools, with a rate of 74.16% in the 2022-2023 school year, suggesting that socioeconomic factors may be playing a significant role in the school's academic performance.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

8261 Ison Rd
Sandy Springs, GA 30350

(470) 254-4020

District: Fulton County

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,293

Students who attend Ison Springs Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Sandy Springs Middle School
High:	North Springs High School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.2

Number of students: 469

Racial breakdown:

African American:

48.4%

Hispanic:

34.5%

White:

7.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 84.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Ison Springs Elementary School ranks worse than 61.1% of elementary schools in Georgia. It also ranks 48^th among 63 ranked elementary schools in the Fulton County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 35.57. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (48.4%), Hispanic (34.5%), White (7.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 84.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ison Springs Elementary School is 12.2, which is the 15^th best among 63 elementary schools in the Fulton County School District. (See more...)

Compare Ison Springs Elementary School employs 38.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ison Springs Elementary School is $12,293, which is the 21^st highest among 63 elementary schools in the Fulton County School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Fulton County:

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

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Rank History for Ison Springs Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	GA State Percentile
2011	40.72	834^th	1212	31.2%
2012	47.99	754^th	1201	37.2%
2013	64.82	489^th	1225	60.1%
2014	54.36	679^th	1231	44.8%
2015	45.74	618^th	1240	50.2%
2016	43.42	665^th	1233	46.1%
2017	35.59	777^th	1205	35.5%
2018	26.70	885^th	1209	26.8%
2019	23.84	942^nd	1234	23.7%
2021	31.06	794^th	1214	34.6%
2022	37.46	738^th	1244	40.7%
2023	33.31	790^th	1242	36.4%
2024	35.57	762^nd	1248	38.9%

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

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Review counts

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Reviews:

by a parent
Friday, September 28, 2018

Not recommended, at all. We’ve been at this school for 2+ years and it is the same every year. The staff has poor communication skills. Low morale. Bullying. Definitely not for kids who will need a 504, IEP, or EIP. Close Quote

by a parent
Monday, October 16, 2017

Overall the school is decent, my child has been there for 3 years. Every year it’s always small problems etc: very unorganized! My daughter teacher left about 2 months ago still subs! But that’s not my issue my issue is I have not received any grades at all, progress reports went home 2-3 weeks ago No child in that class recived one, reports cards come home this week. Still everyone is coming with no real answers!!!!! Yes I know my child is smart, but what if it was an subject she needed some improvement in the time between progress reports and report cards is that time. I have been to the school 2 times and called, and sent messages on the class dojo app with little to no help with this situation! It’s very very frustrating when it comes to my child education Close Quote

by a parent
Monday, August 7, 2017

Good school with a great principal and devoted teachers who are concerned about the development of the children they teach. Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, October 4, 2016

Poor leadership and teachers with low morale. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Ison Springs Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2010	130	282	22	192	1	0	32	659
2011	120	309	25	212	4	3	24	697
2012	98	309	20	174	1	0	21	623
2013	64	377	21	235	3	0	29	729
2014	79	351	25	279	1	1	26	762
2015	79	360	18	302	0	1	28	788
2016	79	350	15	282	3	0	32	761
2017	67	287	15	247	1	0	24	641
2018	62	310	22	263	0	0	27	684
2019	60	295	30	227	1	1	36	650
2020	59	306	29	218	0	2	40	654
2021	58	268	27	170	0	3	33	559
2022	45	253	11	158	1	1	21	490
2023	41	252	13	143	2	0	25	476
2024	36	227	14	162	2	1	27	469

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 Ison Springs Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	659	48.8	13.5	71.5
2011	697	48.1	14.4	75.5
2012	623	49.0	12.7	74.6
2013	729	52.1	13.9	77.4
2014	762	53.9	14.1	76.9
2015	788	52.0	15.1	81
2016	761	53.0	14.3	77.5
2017	641	46.3	13.8	75.2
2018	684	47.6	14.3	75.6
2019	650	48.8	13.3	74.6
2020	654	51.2	12.7	70.9
2021	559	49.0	11.4	59.6
2022	490	39.1	12.5	n/a
2023	476	39.0	12.2	74.2
2024	469	38.4	12.2	84.9

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 Ison Springs Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	659	48.8	13.5	71.5
2011	697	48.1	14.4	75.5
2012	623	49.0	12.7	74.6
2013	729	52.1	13.9	77.4
2014	762	53.9	14.1	76.9
2015	788	52.0	15.1	81
2016	761	53.0	14.3	77.5
2017	641	46.3	13.8	75.2
2018	684	47.6	14.3	75.6
2019	650	48.8	13.3	74.6
2020	654	51.2	12.7	70.9
2021	559	49.0	11.4	59.6
2022	490	39.1	12.5	n/a
2023	476	39.0	12.2	74.2
2024	469	38.4	12.2	84.9

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 Ison Springs Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$166 (1.4%)	$11,384 (98.5%)	$11,558
2018	$141 (1.2%)	$11,147 (98.8%)	$11,288
2019	$150 (1.2%)	$12,143 (98.8%)	$12,293

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ison Springs Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 942^nd of 1234 Elementary schools	Ranks 790^th of 1242 Elementary schools	12.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ison Springs Elementary School)	26.5	25.4	1.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Fulton County)	48.6	52.3	3.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	38.6	3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Ison Springs Elementary School)	38.5	32.8	5.7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Fulton County)	57.1	59.2	2.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	52	45.6	6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Ison Springs Elementary School)	34.6	30.6	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Fulton County)	51.5	48.8	2.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	36.1	5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Ison Springs Elementary School)	22.1	34.3	12.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Fulton County)	55.6	55.8	0.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	49	45.7	3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Ison Springs Elementary School)	29.9	31.3	1.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Fulton County)	54.9	55.9	1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	45	41.6	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Ison Springs Elementary School)	21.5	21.9	0.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Fulton County)	48.5	48.1	0.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	41	37.4	3.6%
5th Grade Science (Ison Springs Elementary School)	24.3	28.1	3.8%
5th Grade Science (Fulton County)	44.9	49.1	4.2%
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	650	476	26.8%
African American	295	252	14.6%
American Indian	1	2	100%
Asian	30	13	56.7%
Hispanic	227	143	37%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	60	41	31.7%
Two or More Races	36	25	30.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	74.6%	74.2%	0.5%

Schools Near Ison 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
Ison Springs Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	8261 Ison Rd	Sandy Springs	30350	Fulton County	Fulton County	No	No	No	Yes	(470) 254-4020	469	38	12.2	84.9%	36 (7.7%)	227 (48.4%)	162 (34.5%)	14 (3.0%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	27 (5.8%)	35.6	762^nd of 1248 public elementary schools	38.9%		33.3	790^th of 1242 public elementary schools	36.4%	28	27.3	29.9	40.0	31.8	41.2	27.1	32.9	$12,293	$150	$12,143
Dunwoody Springs Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	8100 Roberts Dr	Atlanta	30350	Fulton County	Fulton County	No	No	No	Yes	(470) 254-4060	548	44	12.4	71.0%	61 (11.1%)	301 (54.9%)	131 (23.9%)	9 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	44 (8.0%)	45.2	626^th of 1248 public elementary schools	49.8%		44.3	627^th of 1242 public elementary schools	49.5%	1	40.3	34.5	45.7	41.3	40.5	25.7	34.3	$12,715	$486	$12,229
Woodland Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1130 Spalding Dr	Atlanta	30350	Fulton County	Fulton County	No	No	No	No	(470) 254-5890	960	69	13.9	44.4%	79 (8.2%)	332 (34.6%)	172 (17.9%)	316 (32.9%)	9 (0.9%)	2 (0.2%)	50 (5.2%)	73.1	302^nd of 1248 public elementary schools	75.8%		71.3	323^rd of 1242 public elementary schools	74.0%	21	50.0	59.8	56.8	50.4	58.2	43.9	51.9	$10,735	$316	$10,418
Austin Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5321 Roberts Dr	Dunwoody	30338	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	No	(678) 874-8102	743	44	16.7	5.1%	369 (49.7%)	50 (6.7%)	62 (8.3%)	209 (28.1%)	5 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (6.5%)	98.6	14^th of 1248 public elementary schools	98.9%		98.4	20^th of 1242 public elementary schools	98.4%	6	78.0	76.9	86.5	95.6	92.2	82.3	78.1	$7,511	$517	$6,994
Spalding Drive Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	130 W Spalding Dr	Atlanta	30328	Fulton County	Fulton County	No	No	No	No	(470) 254-5880	352	31	11.3	38.4%	155 (44.0%)	99 (28.1%)	53 (15.1%)	18 (5.1%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (6.8%)	83.9	190^th of 1248 public elementary schools	84.8%		91.2	119^th of 1242 public elementary schools	90.4%	71	53.1	50.0	69.6	55.1	71.1	58.7	67.4	$13,019	$158	$12,861
River Eves Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	9000 Eves Rd	Roswell	30076	Fulton County	Fulton County	No	No	No	No	(470) 254-4550	536	38	13.9	35.6%	222 (41.4%)	107 (20.0%)	129 (24.1%)	41 (7.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (6.9%)	93.9	82^nd of 1248 public elementary schools	93.4%		91.5	116^th of 1242 public elementary schools	90.7%	34	64.1	71.1	72.9	82.1	84.4	63.5	65.9	$10,084	$150	$9,934
Jackson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1400 Martin Rd	Roswell	30076	Fulton County	Fulton County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 594-5290	541	47	11.4	69.9%	120 (22.2%)	105 (19.4%)	286 (52.9%)	5 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (4.6%)	37.9	725^th of 1248 public elementary schools	41.9%		38.6	712^th of 1242 public elementary schools	42.7%	13	19.3	38.0	31.8	33.7	40.5	36.4	37.4	$12,933	$843	$12,090
Vanderlyn Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1877 Vanderlyn Dr	Dunwoody	30338	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	No	(678) 874-9002	444	32	13.7	8.1%	220 (49.5%)	33 (7.4%)	42 (9.5%)	127 (28.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (4.7%)	97.4	33^rd of 1248 public elementary schools	97.4%		97.2	38^th of 1242 public elementary schools	96.9%	5	77.2	72.4	85.2	78.5	82.8	79.6	77.8	$11,336	$540	$10,796
Timber Ridge Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5000 Timber Ridge Rd	Marietta	30068	Cobb County	Cobb County	No	No	No	No	(770) 642-5621	510	40	12.8	6.1%	322 (63.1%)	24 (4.7%)	54 (10.6%)	81 (15.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (5.7%)	98.9	8^th of 1248 public elementary schools	99.4%		99.2	8^th of 1242 public elementary schools	99.4%		80.5	88.7	93.4	87.8	91.8	81.3	83.5	$10,845	$301	$10,545
Dunwoody Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1923 Womack Rd	Dunwoody	30338	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	No	(678) 875-4002	774	56	13.9	21.3%	250 (32.3%)	155 (20.0%)	76 (9.8%)	241 (31.1%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	48 (6.2%)	95.2	63^rd of 1248 public elementary schools	95.0%		94.9	74^th of 1242 public elementary schools	94.0%	11	64.1	73.3	80.2	67.2	79.8	78.0	84.0	$10,414	$435	$9,979

Frequently Asked Questions about Ison Springs Elementary School

How many students attend Ison Springs Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 469 students attended Ison Springs Elementary School.

What district is Ison Springs Elementary School in?

Fulton County

What is the racial makeup of Ison Springs Elementary School?

Students at Ison Springs Elementary School are 48% African American, 35% Hispanic, 8% White, 6% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Ison Springs Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Sandy Springs Middle School
High : North Springs High School

Is Ison Springs Elementary School a good school?

Ison Springs Elementary School ranks 762^nd of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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