Mount Zion Primary serves 582 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 582 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mount Zion Primary's student population of 582 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
582 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Year Founded
1993
School Calendar
School Motto
I will succeed.
School Rankings
The diversity score of Mount Zion Primary is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
22%
19%
Black
71%
36%
White
1%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Mount Zion Primary often compared to?
Mount Zion Primaryis often viewed alongside schools like Morrow Elementary School, Martin Luther King- Jr. Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Mount Zion Primary?
582 students attend Mount Zion Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Mount Zion Primary students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mount Zion Primary?
Mount Zion Primary has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mount Zion Primary offer ?
Mount Zion Primary offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mount Zion Primary part of?
Mount Zion Primary is part of Clayton County School District.
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