Hembree Springs Elementary School

Hembree Springs Elementary School, located in Roswell, Georgia, serves students from Pre-K through 5th grade within Fulton County Schools’ Roswell cluster. With approximately 566 students and a student–teacher ratio of 13:1, the school stands out with an overall “A” grade on Niche and a top 20% ranking for combined academic performance in Georgia.Around 56% of students are proficient in math and 58% in reading,both exceeding state averages. Hembree Springs enjoys a richly diverse student body, with approximately 74% identifying as racial minorities, notably Hispanic, White, African American, and Asian groups.

Hembree Springs maintains consistent academic excellence, outperforming Fulton County and Georgia-wide averages on Georgia Milestones assessments with high ELA proficiency—74.8% for 3rd graders in ELA, compared to 49.8% in the county.

The school also garners praise for its highly engaged PTA, inclusive community, and continued innovation in differentiated instruction and equity-focused initiatives.

1. What special programs support diverse learning needs?

Ans. Hembree Springs offers targeted services including ESOL, Special Education, and Gifted & Talented programs, ensuring both challenge and support across learning levels.

2. How does the school embrace and celebrate diversity?

Ans. With a minority enrollment of about 74%, the school fosters inclusivity through culturally responsive events, diverse representation, and equitable engagement strategies.

3. What sustains high academic achievement at Hembree Springs?

Ans. Strong community support, small group instruction, project-based learning, and differentiated strategies help students excel well beyond district and state averages.

4. How robust is community and family involvement?

Ans. The school benefits from an active, dedicated PTA, frequent parent engagement, and numerous community-support initiatives that enhance learning and school culture.

5. How has the school's performance trended over time?

Ans. Hembree Springs consistently performs in the upper tiers statewide—including a 4-star SchoolDigger rating, ranking in the top 20% of Georgia schools, and strong ELA performance among 3rd graders.