Dresden Elementary School

606 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Dresden Elementary School is a public school located in Chamblee, Georgia, serving a diverse student population within the DeKalb County School District. As a key educational institution in the area, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive foundational education that emphasizes literacy, mathematics, and social development. The school’s mission is centered on fostering a supportive learning environment where students are encouraged to reach their academic potential while developing the critical thinking skills necessary for future success.

The school is deeply integrated into the local Chamblee community and is known for its commitment to inclusive practices. Dresden Elementary often prioritizes programs that support English Language Learners (ELL) and offers various resources to ensure equitable access to quality instruction for its multicultural student body. By promoting a culture of collaboration among teachers, parents, and students, the school strives to create a safe and engaging atmosphere that celebrates diversity and prepares young learners for the transition to middle school and beyond.

606

Total Students

51.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

92.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dresden Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	559
Black	10
Asian	9
Two or More	2
American Indian	22
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
559 (92.2%)
American Indian
22 (3.6%)
Black
10 (1.7%)
Asian
9 (1.5%)
White
2 (0.3%)
Two or More
2 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3%)

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)676-7202
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	606
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	51.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	560
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 41

Kindergarten 91

Grade 1 103

Grade 2 103

Grade 3 86

Grade 4 92

Grade 5 90

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Dresden Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	41
Kindergarten	91
Grade 1	103
Grade 2	103
Grade 3	86
Grade 4	92
Grade 5	90

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Dresden Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	317	52.3%
Male	289	47.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)