Woodson Park Academy School

School Overview
Woodson Park Academy, located in the Grove Park neighborhood of Atlanta, is a unique public school that operates through a partnership between Atlanta Public Schools and the Purpose Built Schools Atlanta network. The academy serves students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade, emphasizing a "cradle-to-career" approach to education. By integrating rigorous academic standards with a focus on social-emotional learning, the school aims to bridge achievement gaps and provide students in the surrounding community with high-quality educational opportunities, personalized instruction, and a strong support system.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Woodson Park Academy is designed to function as a community hub that addresses the holistic needs of its students and their families. The school benefits from extended learning time, smaller class sizes, and a dedicated staff focused on preparing students for high school success and beyond. By prioritizing family engagement and fostering a culture of high expectations, the academy strives to be a transformative force in the local neighborhood, ensuring that every student is equipped with the skills and confidence necessary to thrive in an increasingly complex world.
863
Total Students
61.3
Full-Time Teachers
14.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
97.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Woodson Park Academy School
Demographic Student Count
White3
Hispanic28
Black819
Two or More8
American Indian5
  • Black
    819 (94.9 %)
  • Hispanic
    28 (3.2 %)
  • Two or More
    8 (0.9 %)
  • American Indian
    5 (0.6 %)
  • White
    3 (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)802-7750
Grade Range: K - 8th
Total Students: 863
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 61.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 842
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 98
Grade 1 99
Grade 2 93
Grade 3 94
Grade 4 120
Grade 5 98
Grade 6 88
Grade 7 90
Grade 8 83

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Woodson Park Academy School
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten98
Grade 199
Grade 293
Grade 394
Grade 4120
Grade 598
Grade 688
Grade 790
Grade 883
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Woodson Park Academy School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female42349%
Male44051%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)