Mary Lin Elementary School

586 Candler Park Dr NE
Atlanta, GA 30307

526 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Lin Elementary School (often referred to as **Mary Lin Elementary School**) is a highly regarded public school located in the heart of the Candler Park neighborhood in Atlanta, Georgia. Situated at 586 Candler Park Dr NE, the school is well-known for its strong sense of community and its long-standing reputation as a focal point for families in the surrounding historic districts. As part of the Atlanta Public Schools (APS) system, it serves students in the surrounding area and is frequently noted for its academic performance and active parent involvement.

The school is particularly celebrated for its focus on a holistic educational experience that balances rigorous academics with enrichment opportunities. Due to its location in an area known for its vibrant arts and culture scene, Mary Lin Elementary often integrates community-focused initiatives and environmental stewardship into its culture. Its proximity to Candler Park provides students with unique access to outdoor learning spaces, making it a popular choice for local residents and a staple institution within the Midtown and Candler Park educational landscape.

526

Total Students

34.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

5.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mary Lin Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	387
Hispanic	27
Black	46
Asian	22
Two or More	43
American Indian	1

White
387 (73.6%)
Black
46 (8.7%)
Two or More
43 (8.2%)
Hispanic
27 (5.1%)
Asian
22 (4.2%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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)802-8850
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	526
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	22
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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 20

Kindergarten 81

Grade 1 71

Grade 2 81

Grade 3 87

Grade 4 93

Grade 5 93