Springdale Park Elementary School

437 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Springdale Park Elementary School (SPARK), located in the vibrant Virginia-Highland neighborhood of Atlanta, is a highly regarded public school serving students in grades Pre-K through 5. Part of the Atlanta Public Schools system, the school has earned a reputation for academic excellence and strong community involvement. It is frequently recognized for its high performance on state assessments, dedicated faculty, and a rigorous curriculum that balances core academic subjects with enrichment programs in the arts and sciences.

The school is well-known for its active and engaged parent body, which plays a significant role in supporting school initiatives, fundraising, and extracurricular activities. Because of its location in a historic area of Atlanta, SPARK benefits from a diverse, community-focused environment that emphasizes both intellectual development and social responsibility. With a commitment to fostering a collaborative learning space, Springdale Park is consistently ranked among the top-performing elementary schools in the state, making it a sought-after institution for families in the district.

437

Total Students

33.7

Full-Time Teachers

13.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

18.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Springdale Park Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	247
Hispanic	53
Black	75
Asian	18
Two or More	42
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
247 (56.5%)
Black
75 (17.2%)
Hispanic
53 (12.1%)
Two or More
42 (9.6%)
Asian
18 (4.1%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Atlanta Public Schools
Phone:	(404)802-6050
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	437
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	72
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 23

Kindergarten 57

Grade 1 77

Grade 2 66

Grade 3 84

Grade 4 65

Grade 5 65