Excellent
#98 of 2,268 schools in GA
Top 4% in state
Glennwood Elementary School
Elementary School · City Schools of Decatur · Decatur, GA
A City Schools of Decatur elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
440 E Ponce de Leon Ave, Decatur, GA 30030
- Math 72% proficient (2019)
- Reading 72% proficient (2019)
- 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Glennwood Elementary School score 72% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 68%).
2019 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 18 points across the 9-year record (2011–2019) and has held near 72% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 74% (multi-year average, 2011-2019) · reading/ELA 79% (multi-year average, 2011-2019)
Based on 18 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
20.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Glennwood Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 88Very Walkable
- Transit 61Good Transit
- Bike 78Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,405/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Decatur), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$127,318
Median home value
$598,400
Median rent
$1,683/mo
College educated
76.5%
Homeownership
62.8%
Poverty rate
5.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30030; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Decatur Presbyterian Children's CommunityPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.3 mi | 10 | Compare → |
| Clairemont Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–2 | 0.6 mi | 191 | Compare → |
| Winnona Park Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | PK–2 | 0.8 mi | 292 | Compare → |
| St Thomas More Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | PK–8 | 0.9 mi | 473 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
City Schools of Decatur
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #6 of 9
- District spending per student
- $16,939NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Glennwood Elementary School is listed in City Schools of Decatur; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Glennwood Elementary School
Glennwood Elementary School is a public elementary school in Decatur, GA, part of City Schools of Decatur, serving approximately 199 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10 and ranks #98 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2019) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2019).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Glennwood Elementary School
What grades does Glennwood Elementary School serve?
Glennwood Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Glennwood Elementary School?
Glennwood Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 199 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Glennwood Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Glennwood Elementary School is 10.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Glennwood Elementary School rank in GA?
Glennwood Elementary School ranks #98 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Glennwood Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Glennwood Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Glennwood Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Glennwood Elementary School has 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2019) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2019).
Is Glennwood Elementary School a charter school?
No, Glennwood Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Glennwood Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Glennwood Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Glennwood Elementary School?
20.6% of students at Glennwood Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 199
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- DeKalb County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.6%
- Phone
- (404) 370-4435
- Area population (ZIP 30030)
- 31,712
- Area average commute
- 26.5 min
- Area median age
- 40
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 30030; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2011-2019; directory SY 2023–24
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