Princeton Elementary School

1301 S Deshon Rd
Lithonia, GA 30058
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 770 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Princeton 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 20% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 770 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • : Bottom 50% in GA
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute

School Overview

Princeton Elementary School's student population of 770 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
770 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers

School Rankings

Princeton Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Princeton Elementary School is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (GA)
#1689 out of 2204 schools
(Bottom 50%)
20%
37%
22%
40%
10-14%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
10%
19%
Black
86%
36%
White
n/a
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.25
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
5%
5%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Princeton Elementary School's ranking?
Princeton Elementary School is ranked #1689 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Princeton Elementary School often compared to?
Princeton Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rock Chapel Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Princeton Elementary School?
770 students attend Princeton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Princeton Elementary School students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Princeton Elementary School?
Princeton Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Princeton Elementary School offer ?
Princeton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Princeton Elementary School part of?
Princeton Elementary School is part of Dekalb County School District.

School Calendar

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Date
First Day of School 8/4/2025
August 04, 2025 (Monday)

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 770 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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