Chesnut Elementary School

551 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Chesnut Elementary School is a public school located in the vibrant Dunwoody community of DeKalb County, Georgia. Serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is well-regarded for its focus on creating a supportive and nurturing learning environment. It is part of the DeKalb County School District and is known for its strong community involvement, active Parent-Teacher Association (PTA), and a dedicated faculty committed to fostering both academic excellence and social-emotional development in its students.

The school prides itself on its diverse student body and its ability to offer a well-rounded educational experience. Beyond the core curriculum, Chesnut Elementary emphasizes the importance of enrichment programs, extracurricular activities, and community partnerships to help prepare students for success in middle school and beyond. With its convenient location on North Peachtree Road, the school remains a central hub for neighborhood families, consistently striving to maintain high standards of instruction and a welcoming atmosphere for all learners.

551

Total Students

43.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

51.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Chesnut Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	131
Hispanic	165
Black	179
Asian	36
Two or More	32
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	2

Black
179 (32.5%)
Hispanic
165 (29.9%)
White
131 (23.8%)
Asian
36 (6.5%)
Two or More
32 (5.8%)
American Indian
6 (1.1%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4%)

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)676-7102
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	551
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	242
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	43

* 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 66

Grade 1 82

Grade 2 84

Grade 3 98

Grade 4 97

Grade 5 84