Serving 338 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, T. J. Perkerson Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 338 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
T. J. Perkerson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
T. J. Perkerson Elementary School's student population of 338 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
338 students
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
School Rankings
T. J. Perkerson Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of T. J. Perkerson Elementary School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1844 out of 2192 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
5%
20%
Black
91%
36%
White
3%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
63%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is T. J. Perkerson Elementary School's ranking?
T. J. Perkerson Elementary School is ranked #1844 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are T. J. Perkerson Elementary School often compared to?
T. J. Perkerson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Emma Hutchinson Elementary School, Thomas Heathe Slater Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend T. J. Perkerson Elementary School?
338 students attend T. J. Perkerson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of T. J. Perkerson Elementary School students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of T. J. Perkerson Elementary School?
T. J. Perkerson Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does T. J. Perkerson Elementary School offer ?
T. J. Perkerson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is T. J. Perkerson Elementary School part of?
T. J. Perkerson Elementary School is part of Atlanta School District.
In what neighborhood is T. J. Perkerson Elementary School located?
T. J. Perkerson Elementary School is located in the Sylvan Hills neighborhood of Atlanta, GA. There are 1 other public schools located in Sylvan Hills.
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