Smoke Rise Elementary School

4780 Hugh Howell Road
Stone Mountain, GA 30087

539 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Smoke Rise Elementary School, located at 1991 Silver Hill Rd in Stone Mountain, Georgia, serves as a public elementary institution within the DeKalb County School District. The school is situated in a well-established residential community and is known for providing a foundational educational experience for students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. It functions as a neighborhood anchor, emphasizing a structured learning environment that focuses on core academic subjects, social development, and preparation for middle school.

The school is noted for its commitment to fostering a collaborative environment between students, educators, and the local community. By utilizing the resources provided by the DeKalb County district, Smoke Rise Elementary implements standard curriculum guidelines while often participating in various extracurricular activities and enrichment programs designed to support diverse student needs. As part of a larger suburban school system, the institution plays a critical role in the local educational landscape by promoting academic growth and community engagement for families in the Stone Mountain area.

539

Total Students

45.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

84.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Smoke Rise Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	59
Hispanic	197
Black	227
Asian	26
Two or More	28
American Indian	2

Black
227 (42.1%)
Hispanic
197 (36.5%)
White
59 (10.9%)
Two or More
28 (5.2%)
Asian
26 (4.8%)
American Indian
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)874-3602
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	539
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	455
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 55

Kindergarten 74

Grade 1 83

Grade 2 86

Grade 3 92

Grade 4 68

Grade 5 81