Panola Way Elementary School
- Panola Way Elementary School serves 933 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 14% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 16% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 16:1.
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Panola Way Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Panola Way Elementary School's student population of 933 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 60 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 933 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 60 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Panola Way Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Panola Way Elementary School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (GA) |
| Overall School Rank | #2092 out of 2,174 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 14% | 41% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 16% | 41% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 15% |
| Black | 92% | 37% |
| White | n/a | 40% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.15 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 97% | 57% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | DeKalb County School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Panola Way Elementary School is Miller Grove High School (1.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Miller Grove Middle School (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Miller Grove Middle School (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Decatur Miller Grove Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 928 students
0.8 miles
2215 Miller Rd
Decatur, GA 30035
(678)676-8902 0.8 6-8 928 - Lithonia Marbut Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 786 students
0.9 miles
5776 Marbut Rd
Lithonia, GA 30058
(678)676-8802 0.9 PK-5 786 - Lithonia Redan Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 697 students
1.2 miles
1775 Young Rd
Lithonia, GA 30058
(678)874-7902 1.2 6-8 697 - Lithonia Miller Grove High School Grades: 9-12 | 1440 students
1.8 miles
2645 Dekalb Medical Pkwy
Lithonia, GA 30058
(678)875-1102 1.8 9-12 1440 - Decatur Mary Mcleod Bethune Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 888 students
1.9 miles
5200 Covington Hwy
Decatur, GA 30035
(678)875-0302 1.9 6-8 888
School Reviews
| 1 My son born in september 5 and now he is 3 years old. I wuold like to know if he can star in the elementary school in 2019, necause if don't he lost 1 year. Thanks - Posted by Parent - Noemi |
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