Henderson Mill Elementary School

2408 Henderson Mill Rd NE
Atlanta, GA 30345

541 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Henderson Mill Elementary School, located in the Northlake area of Atlanta, Georgia, is a public school serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade as part of the DeKalb County School District. The school is well-regarded for its diverse student body and its commitment to fostering a supportive, community-centered learning environment. It emphasizes both academic rigor and social-emotional development, utilizing a variety of instructional strategies to meet the individual needs of its learners.

In addition to its core curriculum, Henderson Mill is known for its active parent-teacher association and its focus on enrichment programs that extend beyond the traditional classroom. The school frequently engages the local community through various events and initiatives, aiming to create a collaborative atmosphere where students feel encouraged to explore their interests in arts, technology, and extracurricular activities. By balancing high academic expectations with a nurturing school culture, Henderson Mill seeks to prepare its students for successful transitions to middle school and beyond.

541

Total Students

40.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

73.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Henderson Mill Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	87
Hispanic	277
Black	134
Asian	12
Two or More	24
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
277 (51.2%)
Black
134 (24.8%)
White
87 (16.1%)
Two or More
24 (4.4%)
Asian
12 (2.2%)
American Indian
6 (1.1%)
Pacific Islander
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:	DeKalb County
Phone:	(678)874-3102
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	541
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	395
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 24

Kindergarten 70

Grade 1 91

Grade 2 87

Grade 3 107

Grade 4 78

Grade 5 84

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Henderson Mill Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	24
Kindergarten	70
Grade 1	91
Grade 2	87
Grade 3	107
Grade 4	78
Grade 5	84

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Henderson Mill Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	259	47.9%
Male	282	52.1%

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