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Panola Way Elementary School
Elementary School · Dekalb County · Lithonia, GA
A Dekalb County elementary school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2170 Panola Way Ct, Lithonia, GA 30058
- Math 10% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 15% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 19.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Panola Way Elementary School score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 53 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 12% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Panola Way Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Atlanta map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 29Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat 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
$62,633
Median home value
$221,200
Median rent
$1,478/mo
College educated
29.5%
Homeownership
60.6%
Poverty rate
18.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30058; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shekinah Glory Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–5 | 0.4 mi | 20 | Compare → |
| Decatur Adventist JR AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.0private | K–8 | 0.7 mi | 119 | Compare → |
| Marbut Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 427 | Compare → |
| Children for Christ AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.6private | PK–4 | 1.2 mi | 32 | 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
- #108 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
Panola Way Elementary School is listed in DeKalb County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Panola Way Elementary School
Panola Way Elementary School is a public elementary school in Lithonia, GA, part of Dekalb County, serving approximately 636 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 19.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,077 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Panola Way Elementary School
What grades does Panola Way Elementary School serve?
Panola Way Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Panola Way Elementary School?
Panola Way Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 636 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Panola Way Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Panola Way Elementary School is 19.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Panola Way Elementary School rank in GA?
Panola Way Elementary School ranks #2,077 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Panola Way Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Panola Way Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 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 Panola Way Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Panola Way Elementary School has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Panola Way Elementary School a charter school?
No, Panola Way Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Panola Way Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Panola Way Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Panola Way Elementary School?
100.0% of students at Panola Way 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 636
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- DeKalb County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 52.8%
- Phone
- (678) 676-9302
- Area population (ZIP 30058)
- 63,421
- Area average commute
- 38.3 min
- Area median age
- 34.9
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 30058; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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