Excellent
#18 of 2,268 schools in GA
Top 1% in state
Talley Street Upper Elementary School
Elementary School · City Schools of Decatur · Decatur, GA
A City Schools of Decatur elementary school serving grades 3rd – 5th.
2617 Talley St, Decatur, GA 30030
- Math 71% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 72% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Talley Street Upper Elementary School score 71% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 70%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 71% across the 5-year record (2020–2024).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 70% (multi-year average, 2020-2024) · reading/ELA 72% (multi-year average, 2020-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 8 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
17.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Talley Street Upper 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 66Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 61Good Transit
- Bike 76Very 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
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4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| The Hirsch AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 0.8 mi | 21 | Compare → |
| St Thomas More Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | PK–8 | 1.2 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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
- #3 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
Talley Street Upper Elementary School is listed in City Schools of Decatur; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Talley Street Upper Elementary School
Talley Street Upper Elementary School is a public elementary school in Decatur, GA, part of City Schools of Decatur, serving approximately 638 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.5 out of 10 and ranks #18 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Talley Street Upper Elementary School
What grades does Talley Street Upper Elementary School serve?
Talley Street Upper Elementary School serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend Talley Street Upper Elementary School?
Talley Street Upper Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 638 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Talley Street Upper Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Talley Street Upper Elementary School is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Talley Street Upper Elementary School rank in GA?
Talley Street Upper Elementary School ranks #18 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Talley Street Upper Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Talley Street Upper Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.5 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 Talley Street Upper Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Talley Street Upper Elementary School has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).
Is Talley Street Upper Elementary School a charter school?
No, Talley Street Upper Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Talley Street Upper Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Talley Street Upper Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Talley Street Upper Elementary School?
17.4% of students at Talley Street Upper 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
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 638
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 54
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- DeKalb County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.7%
- Phone
- (404) 377-1446
- 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 · 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 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, 2020-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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