R. N. Fickett Elementary School vs SLAM Academy of Atlanta
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Georgia, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
R. N. Fickett Elementary School
Atlanta · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
432 students
SLAM Academy of Atlanta
Atlanta · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
238 students
| Measure | R. N. Fickett Elementary School Atlanta, Georgia | SLAM Academy of Atlanta Atlanta, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #997 of 1,308 | #939 of 1,308 |
| National rank | #42142 of 50,301 | #40547 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 432 | 238 |
| Enrollment | 432 | 238 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 66.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 30% |
| city | Atlanta | Atlanta |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •SLAM Academy of Atlanta scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.8 vs 24.3).
- •R. N. Fickett Elementary School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 30%).
- •SLAM Academy of Atlanta does better on reading proficiency (30% vs 26%).
- •SLAM Academy of Atlanta does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.8% vs 100%).
- •R. N. Fickett Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 17.0).
- •R. N. Fickett Elementary School is the larger school with 432 students compared with 238.
- •R. N. Fickett Elementary School is a public school while SLAM Academy of Atlanta is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is R. N. Fickett Elementary School better than SLAM Academy of Atlanta?
On the Success Index (US), SLAM Academy of Atlanta ranks higher (26.8 vs 24.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are R. N. Fickett Elementary School and SLAM Academy of Atlanta?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Atlanta and Atlanta in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
R. N. Fickett Elementary School: 432. SLAM Academy of Atlanta: 238. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do R. N. Fickett Elementary School and SLAM Academy of Atlanta rank in Georgia?
R. N. Fickett Elementary School is 997th of 1,308 and SLAM Academy of Atlanta is 939th of 1,308 among elementary schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).