Avondale Elementary School

8 Lakeshore Dr
Avondale Estates, GA 30002

521 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Avondale Elementary School, located at 8 Lakeshore Drive in Avondale Estates, Georgia, serves as a central pillar of its historic, tree-lined community. As a school within the City Schools of Decatur district, it is highly regarded for its intimate, neighborhood-focused atmosphere and its commitment to fostering a strong sense of belonging. The school emphasizes a holistic approach to education, blending rigorous academic standards with a focus on social-emotional learning and community engagement, often leveraging its proximity to the unique cultural offerings of the Avondale Estates area.

The campus itself is recognized for its traditional charm, reflecting the historic character of the surrounding town. Avondale Elementary maintains a strong partnership with local families and community members, frequently hosting events that highlight student achievement and collaborative projects. With a dedicated teaching staff and a curriculum that promotes critical thinking and creativity, the school strives to provide a supportive environment that prepares its diverse student body for middle school and beyond, all while maintaining the small-town, personalized educational experience that defines its district.

521

Total Students

42.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

91.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Avondale Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	95
Hispanic	41
Black	314
Asian	45
Two or More	23
American Indian	3

Black
314 (60.3%)
White
95 (18.2%)
Asian
45 (8.6%)
Hispanic
41 (7.9%)
Two or More
23 (4.4%)
American Indian
3 (0.6%)

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:	DeKalb County
Phone:	(678)676-5202
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	521
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	477
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 44

Kindergarten 95

Grade 1 73

Grade 2 70

Grade 3 84

Grade 4 72

Grade 5 83