Joseph Humphries Elementary School

3029 Humphries Drive. SE
Atlanta, GA 30315

262 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Humphries Elementary School, located in the Sylvan Hills area of Atlanta, is a public school serving students in Pre-K through 5th grade as part of the Atlanta Public Schools (APS) district. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that focuses on academic rigor, social-emotional development, and the holistic growth of its students. By emphasizing core subjects like literacy and mathematics, the school aims to prepare its diverse student population for success in middle school and beyond.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Humphries Elementary prioritizes community engagement and student well-being. The school often utilizes its neighborhood location to build strong partnerships with local families and community organizations, creating a supportive ecosystem for its students. With a dedication to equity and individualized instruction, Humphries strives to ensure that every student has access to the resources and personalized attention necessary to reach their full potential within a welcoming and nurturing school culture.

262

Total Students

20.7

Full-Time Teachers

12.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

90.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Joseph Humphries Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	24
Black	236
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Black
236 (90.1 %)
Hispanic
24 (9.2 %)
American Indian
1 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.4 %)

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)802-8750
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	262
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	237
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 20

Kindergarten 40

Grade 1 31

Grade 2 47

Grade 3 40

Grade 4 37

Grade 5 47