Edward L. Bouie- Sr. Elementary School

599 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Edward L. Bouie, Sr. Elementary School is a public school located in Lithonia, Georgia, operating as part of the DeKalb County School District. Named in honor of Edward L. Bouie, Sr., a respected local figure and former educator, the school serves a diverse population of elementary-aged students. It is committed to providing a foundational education that emphasizes core academic subjects, including literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, while fostering a supportive environment for early childhood development.

The school focuses on creating a well-rounded learning experience by promoting social-emotional growth and community engagement. With a goal of preparing students for middle school success, the faculty at Bouie Elementary utilizes a blend of instructional strategies to meet the varied learning needs of their student body. Located in the Rock Springs area, the school serves as a central hub for neighborhood families, striving to maintain high standards of academic achievement and character development within the DeKalb County school system.

599

Total Students

37.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

87.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Edward L. Bouie- Sr. Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	30
Black	551
Asian	1
Two or More	15
American Indian	2

Black
551 (92.0%)
Hispanic
30 (5.0%)
Two or More
15 (2.5%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)
Asian
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)676-8202
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	599
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	521
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 57

Kindergarten 86

Grade 1 75

Grade 2 110

Grade 3 97

Grade 4 81

Grade 5 93

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Edward L. Bouie- Sr. Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	57
Kindergarten	86
Grade 1	75
Grade 2	110
Grade 3	97
Grade 4	81
Grade 5	93

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Edward L. Bouie- Sr. Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	304	50.8%
Male	295	49.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)