Springdale Park Elementary School, also known as SPARK, is a public elementary school in the Druid Hills neighborhood of Atlanta. Springdale Park is part of the Midtown Cluster, a group of six schools in the area that commit to providing consistent educational standards across multiple schools.
Since its opening in 2009, it has grown from holding classes in renovated, historic homes to becoming the first "green school" in Georgia, with two large buildings and a gymnasium. The sustainable activities at Springdale Park include recycling, composting and a farm-to-school food program from its campus gardens, including a rooftop garden. These amenities add to the impressive academic culture, which boasts an extensive STEM curriculum, Spanish immersion, advanced math, gifted and talented instruction and an Early Intervention Program for accommodating different learning styles. Students also enjoy various engaging courses and extracurriculars, including music, art, physical education and activities in the school's Media Center.
Students and parents are encouraged to “think green” with programs like Walking School Bus, during which parents and guardians walk or bike to and from the main campus. With small class sizes and attentive educators, students achieve high scores in both math and reading. Springdale Park Elementary adequately prepares students to advance to one of the area’s equally impressive middle schools.
Springdale Park Elementary School
Public Elementary School
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Grade K-5
803 Briarcliff Rd NE,
Atlanta, GA
Atlanta Public Schools
School Details
Head of School
Terry Harness
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Math Proficiency
83%
Reading Proficiency
79%
Annual Tuition
$0
Niche Grade
A
A
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
79%
Math Proficiency
83%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
36
Full Time Teachers
36
Teachers in First or Second Year
6.5%
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Math
57.1%
State Average
15.6%
Science
53.1%
State Average
10.6%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
1,418:1
Student Diversity
Female
51.5%
Male
48.5%
White
57%
Black
14.6%
Hispanic
10.8%
Two or more races
10.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
6.6%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
5/29/2025
My daughter and son both go here and its been a wonderful experience. We had a bullying incident that was handled swiftly and appropriately and that gave my daughter confidence and me peace of mind. In addition both of my kids are challenged and have learned so much. Id highly recommend this school!
5/26/2023
I had to ask around because I never encountered a school environment that was more catty or passive aggressive. The school was dedicated to moving blame and doing as little as possible. The principals and their inner circle act like high school bullies and it is uncomfortable. My child was getting p...
5/2/2022
SPARK is absolutely wonderful — leadership and success start at the top and it does not get better than Mr. Harness (principal). He genuinely cares about his students and his staff. The results are proven — SPARK is the most ethnically diverse school in the cluster other than Hope Hill, it has the b...
1/31/2021
This school is a “good” school because of their hyper focus on test scores. The students spend months preparing for standardized testing and there is 0 social-emotional learning. We were glad to get out.
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Average Home Value
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Median Lot Size
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Average House Size
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Parks in this Area
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- Picnic Area
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- Playground
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- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Springdale Park
- Trails
- Playground
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Oak Grove Park
Brightwood Park
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Springdale Park Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-5 in Atlanta, GA, in the Druid Hills neighborhood, and is served by the Atlanta Public Schools in Georgia. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 427 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 83% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 79% are proficient in reading. Springdale Park Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $560,010. Discover additional schools in the area, like Midtown High School, Hillside Conant School, Crim High School, and more. Learn more about what Atlanta has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Springdale Park Elementary School.