Serving 849 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Dunwoody 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%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 849 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 62% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 68% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dunwoody Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Dunwoody Elementary School's student population of 849 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 75 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
849 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
75 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Dunwoody Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,168 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dunwoody Elementary School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#122 out of 2168 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
34%
5%
Hispanic
9%
18%
Black
19%
36%
White
32%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dunwoody Elementary School's ranking?
Dunwoody Elementary School is ranked #122 out of 2,168 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Dunwoody Elementary School often compared to?
Dunwoody Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Vanderlyn Elementary School, Austin Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% GA state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average).
How many students attend Dunwoody Elementary School?
849 students attend Dunwoody Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Dunwoody Elementary School students are Asian, 32% of students are White, 19% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dunwoody Elementary School?
Dunwoody Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dunwoody Elementary School offer ?
Dunwoody Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Dunwoody Elementary School part of?
Dunwoody Elementary School is part of Dekalb County School District.
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