Serving 889 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Idlewood Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 889 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Idlewood Elementary School serves the northern part of Tucker, GA, encompassing an area of approximately 1.6 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge located about 1.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Idlewood Elementary School's student population of 889 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 66 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
889 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Idlewood Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Idlewood Elementary School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1480 out of 2192 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
15%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
71%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
4%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)37.8%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
63%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (18-19)
6%
5%
Showing 2010–2019. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Mustangs
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Idlewood Elementary School's ranking?
Idlewood Elementary School is ranked #1480 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Idlewood Elementary School often compared to?
Idlewood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brockett Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Idlewood Elementary School?
889 students attend Idlewood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Idlewood Elementary School students are Black, 15% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Idlewood Elementary School?
Idlewood Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Idlewood Elementary School offer ?
Idlewood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Idlewood Elementary School part of?
Idlewood Elementary School is part of Dekalb County School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
I gave it a five star and that's really good. They teach me a lot of hard stuff. GOOD JOB Idlewood elementary school.
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