Glennwood Elementary School

440 E Ponce De Leon Ave
Decatur, GA 30030
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 207 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Glennwood Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 207 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 42%
  • : 70-74%
  • : 70-74%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Glennwood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

School Overview

Glennwood Elementary School's student population of 207 students has declined by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
207 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Glennwood Elementary School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (GA)
(18-19)
70-74%
44%
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(18-19)
70-74%
45%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Glennwood Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Georgia by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
5%
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Hispanic
7%
18%
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Black
14%
36%
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White
58%
37%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
16%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.62
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Glennwood Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Glennwood Elementary School often compared to?
Glennwood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oakhurst Elementary School, Winnona Park Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% GA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% GA state average).
How many students attend Glennwood Elementary School?
207 students attend Glennwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Glennwood Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Two or more races, 14% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Glennwood Elementary School?
Glennwood Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Glennwood Elementary School offer ?
Glennwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Glennwood Elementary School part of?
Glennwood Elementary School is part of City Schools Of Decatur School District.

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Date
Spring Break
April 01, 2024 (Monday)
Last Day School
May 22, 2024 (Wednesday)

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 207 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 42%
  • : 70-74%
  • : 70-74%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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