First Step II (Djj) (Closed 2023)

First Step II (Djj) serves 468 students in grades Prekindergarten-5. 
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 52% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which was lower than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
468 students
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (GA)
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
18%
5%
Hispanic
8%
19%
Black
26%
36%
White
48%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.66
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend First Step II (Djj)?
468 students attend First Step II (Djj).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of First Step II (Djj) students are White, 26% of students are Black, 18% of students are Asian, and 8% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of First Step II (Djj)?
First Step II (Djj) has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does First Step II (Djj) offer ?
First Step II (Djj) offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is First Step II (Djj) part of?
First Step II (Djj) is part of Dekalb County School District.

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