William J. Scott Elementary School

289 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Scott Elementary School, located at 1752 Hollywood Rd NW in the Riverside neighborhood of Atlanta, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Atlanta Public Schools (APS) district. The school is deeply integrated into the local community, emphasizing a commitment to academic growth, character development, and student engagement. It focuses on providing a supportive environment where diverse learners can build essential literacy, numeracy, and critical thinking skills required for their future academic careers.

Beyond its core curriculum, Scott Elementary is often recognized for its efforts to foster a sense of belonging and school spirit among its students. Like many schools in the Atlanta area, it frequently collaborates with community partners, families, and local organizations to provide enrichment opportunities and supplemental resources. By prioritizing a holistic approach to education, the school strives to prepare its young scholars not only for success in middle school but also to become positive, contributing members of the broader Atlanta community.

289

Total Students

29.6

Full-Time Teachers

9.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

110.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for William J. Scott Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1
Hispanic	33
Black	253
Two or More	2

Black
253 (87.5 %)
Hispanic
33 (11.4 %)
Two or More
2 (0.7 %)
White
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:	Atlanta Public Schools
Phone:	(404)802-7000
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	289
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	319
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 39

Grade 1 38

Grade 2 50

Grade 3 45

Grade 4 47

Grade 5 50

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for William J. Scott Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	20
Kindergarten	39
Grade 1	38
Grade 2	50
Grade 3	45
Grade 4	47
Grade 5	50

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for William J. Scott Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	140	48.4%
Male	149	51.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)