Spalding Drive Elementary

344 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Spalding Drive Elementary School, located in Sandy Springs (an Atlanta suburb), serves as a vibrant community hub within the Fulton County School System. The school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and student development, fostering an environment that encourages both intellectual curiosity and character growth. With a focus on foundational education, the school typically emphasizes core subjects while integrating technology and creative learning opportunities to prepare students for success in higher grade levels.

The school is highly regarded for its inclusive and supportive atmosphere, often noted for strong parental involvement and a dedicated teaching staff. Its location in the 30328 zip code places it in a diverse and active residential area, allowing the school to draw from a community that values neighborhood engagement. Spalding Drive Elementary consistently strives to create a well-rounded educational experience, balancing rigorous curriculum standards with extracurricular activities that promote social-emotional learning and community spirit.

344

Total Students

32.2

Full-Time Teachers

10.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

31.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Spalding Drive Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	162
Hispanic	58
Black	90
Asian	13
Two or More	20
American Indian	1

White
162 (47.1%)
Black
90 (26.2%)
Hispanic
58 (16.9%)
Two or More
20 (5.8%)
Asian
13 (3.8%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

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:	Fulton County
Phone:	(470)254-5880
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	344
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	91
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* 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 50

Kindergarten 67

Grade 1 40

Grade 2 56

Grade 3 50

Grade 4 45

Grade 5 36