Garden Hills Elementary School

494 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Garden Hills Elementary School is a highly regarded public school located in the heart of the historic Garden Hills neighborhood in Atlanta, Georgia. Serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is part of the Atlanta Public Schools district and is well-known for its strong emphasis on community involvement, academic excellence, and a diverse, multicultural student body. It is often recognized for its International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme, which encourages students to become active, compassionate, and lifelong learners by fostering global-mindedness and inquiry-based instruction.

The school is situated in a charming, tree-lined residential area, which contributes to its reputation as a central hub for neighborhood families. Beyond its core curriculum, Garden Hills Elementary offers a variety of extracurricular activities and enrichment programs, supported by an active Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) and strong local partnerships. Its combination of a rigorous academic environment and a supportive, close-knit school culture makes it a cornerstone of the Buckhead-area educational landscape.

494

Total Students

43.6

Full-Time Teachers

11.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

72.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Garden Hills Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	73
Hispanic	179
Black	211
Asian	8
Two or More	23

Black
211 (42.7%)
Hispanic
179 (36.2%)
White
73 (14.8%)
Two or More
23 (4.7%)
Asian
8 (1.6%)

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)802-7800
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	494
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	358
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 40

Kindergarten 80

Grade 1 86

Grade 2 60

Grade 3 75

Grade 4 72

Grade 5 81