DUNBAR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Dunbar 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 381 students offering grade levels from 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 29 teachers, Dunbar Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

Dunbar Elementary School, located in the Mechanicsville neighborhood of Atlanta, Georgia, serves as a central hub for early childhood and elementary education within the Atlanta Public Schools (APS) district. The school is known for its commitment to providing a foundational academic experience for students in the pre-kindergarten through fifth-grade levels. With a focus on literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional development, the school strives to prepare its young learners for the rigors of middle school and beyond while fostering a sense of community pride in the historic Whitehall Terrace area.

Beyond the standard curriculum, Dunbar Elementary is often recognized for its efforts to integrate community resources and support systems to address the diverse needs of its student population. The school frequently engages in initiatives aimed at closing achievement gaps and enhancing student engagement through targeted instructional strategies and extracurricular activities. By maintaining a focus on both academic excellence and the holistic well-being of its students, Dunbar serves as a vital educational institution dedicated to empowering the youth of Southwest Atlanta.

For more information, contact Dunbar Elementary School at (404) 802-7950 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.