School Profile and Demographics (as of September, 2008) * 896 Students * Located in Atlanta's Buckhead community. * 3% Asian * 11% African-American * 4% Hispanic * 2% Multi-racial * 80% White * 6% of students are eligible for free/reduced lunches Opened in 1952. School Colors - red, white, and blue School Mascot - Eagle School Nickname - SuperStars School Motto - "Anchored In Excellence" 1998 - Georgia School of Excellence 1999 - National Blue Ribbon School 2005 and 2006 - Georgia Platinum Award Winner for have over 98% of the students meet or exceed expectations on the Georgia state tests 2006 - Georgia School of Excellence 2006 - International Baccalaureate World School 2007 - Georgia Gold Award Winner for having 98% of the students meet or exceed expectations on the Georgia state tests 2008 - High Achievement Award from the State Department of Education Sarah Smith Elementary School consistently ranks within the top schools in the state of Georgia in each measured area on standardized tests. Test information can be found on the Georgia Department of Education website or the Atlanta Public Schools website. NCLB Status: Sarah Smith Elementary met Adequate Yearly Progress. Students demonstrated 95% participation on the Georgia Criterion Referenced Competency Tests. Sarah Smith was honored in 2006 as a Georgia School of Excellence. In July, 2006, Sarah Smith Elementary was authorized as an International Baccalaureate World School. Visit www.ibo.org for more information.