Flat Rock Elementary School

977 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Flat Rock Elementary School, located at 4603 Evans Mill Rd in Lithonia, Georgia, serves as a public educational institution within the DeKalb County School District. The school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive academic foundation for students in the surrounding community, focusing on core curriculum standards while fostering a supportive learning environment. As part of a diverse school district, Flat Rock Elementary places an emphasis on student achievement, social-emotional development, and preparing children for success in their middle school years.

The school is deeply integrated into the Lithonia area, often acting as a focal point for community involvement and parent engagement. Like many schools in the DeKalb County system, Flat Rock utilizes a variety of instructional strategies and extracurricular opportunities to address the unique needs of its student body. By promoting a culture of collaboration and high expectations, the school strives to empower its learners to reach their academic potential and develop the character traits necessary for long-term success.

977

Total Students

63.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Flat Rock Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	3
Hispanic	56
Black	879
Asian	4
Two or More	28
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	1

Black
879 (90.0%)
Hispanic
56 (5.7%)
Two or More
28 (2.9%)
American Indian
6 (0.6%)
Asian
4 (0.4%)
White
3 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

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)875-3202
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	977
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	63.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	977
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 63

Kindergarten 138

Grade 1 129

Grade 2 144

Grade 3 172

Grade 4 152

Grade 5 179