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#1152 of 2,268 schools in GA
Leadership Preparatory Academy
Elementary School · Dekalb County · Lithonia, GA
A Dekalb County charter elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
6400 Woodrow Rd, Lithonia, GA 30038
- Math 27% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 46% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Leadership Preparatory Academy score 36% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 43 points across the 15-year record (2010–2024) and has held near 36% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2010-2024) · reading/ELA 60% (multi-year average, 2010-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
80.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Leadership Preparatory Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,971/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lithonia), 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
$70,860
Median home value
$234,900
Median rent
$1,535/mo
College educated
33%
Homeownership
62%
Poverty rate
10.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30038; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arete Prepatory SchoolPrivate · tuition | 3.8private | PK–6 | 0.7 mi | 88 | Compare → |
| Stoneview Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 769 | Compare → |
| Lithonia Adventist Academy ElementaryPrivate · tuition | 4.9private | PK–8 | 1.4 mi | 51 | Compare → |
| Dunwoody Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | PK–5 | Not available | 774 | 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.
Dekalb County
- Schools in district
- 131
- Rank in district
- #46 of 131
- District spending per student
- $15,368NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Leadership Preparatory Academy is listed in DeKalb County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Leadership Preparatory Academy
Leadership Preparatory Academy is a public elementary school in Lithonia, GA, part of Dekalb County, serving approximately 297 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,152 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Leadership Preparatory Academy
What grades does Leadership Preparatory Academy serve?
Leadership Preparatory Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Leadership Preparatory Academy?
Leadership Preparatory Academy has an enrollment of approximately 297 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Leadership Preparatory Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Leadership Preparatory Academy is 18.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Leadership Preparatory Academy rank in GA?
Leadership Preparatory Academy ranks #1,152 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Leadership Preparatory Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Leadership Preparatory Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Leadership Preparatory Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Leadership Preparatory Academy has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024).
Is Leadership Preparatory Academy a charter school?
Yes, Leadership Preparatory Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Leadership Preparatory Academy a Title I school?
No, Leadership Preparatory Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Leadership Preparatory Academy?
80.1% of students at Leadership Preparatory Academy 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
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 297
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- DeKalb County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.5%
- Phone
- (404) 656-3103
- Area population (ZIP 30038)
- 42,744
- Area average commute
- 36.2 min
- Area median age
- 38.4
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 · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
- 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 30038; 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, 2010-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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