BOYD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Boyd Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Atlanta Public Schools school district, located in Atlanta, GA with about 483 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 34 teachers, Boyd Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Boyd Elementary School, located in the Grove Park neighborhood of northwest Atlanta, is a public school serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Atlanta Public Schools (APS) system, the school is situated in a historically significant area of the city and operates with a focus on providing foundational academic support to a diverse student population. The school’s curriculum is designed to align with state standards, aiming to foster literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional development during these critical early years of education.

In recent years, Boyd Elementary has been a focal point for community revitalization efforts and school improvement initiatives within the district. The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment, often leveraging partnerships with local organizations and the broader Atlanta community to provide resources and extracurricular opportunities for its students. While it faces the common challenges associated with urban school environments, Boyd remains a central institution for the Grove Park community, dedicated to preparing its students for success in middle school and beyond.

For more information, contact Boyd Elementary School at (404) 802-8150 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.