School Demographics

 
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.