LIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Lin Elementary School is a public elementary school that is part of the Atlanta Public Schools school district, located in Atlanta, GA with about 641 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 41 teachers, Lin Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.

Lin Elementary School (often referred to as **Mary Lin Elementary School**) is a highly regarded public school located in the heart of the Candler Park neighborhood in Atlanta, Georgia. Situated at 586 Candler Park Dr NE, the school is well-known for its strong sense of community and its long-standing reputation as a focal point for families in the surrounding historic districts. As part of the Atlanta Public Schools (APS) system, it serves students in the surrounding area and is frequently noted for its academic performance and active parent involvement.

The school is particularly celebrated for its focus on a holistic educational experience that balances rigorous academics with enrichment opportunities. Due to its location in an area known for its vibrant arts and culture scene, Mary Lin Elementary often integrates community-focused initiatives and environmental stewardship into its culture. Its proximity to Candler Park provides students with unique access to outdoor learning spaces, making it a popular choice for local residents and a staple institution within the Midtown and Candler Park educational landscape.

For more information, contact Lin Elementary School at (404) 802-8850 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

586 Candler Park Dr NE
Atlanta, GA 30307
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LIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Atlanta, GA with about 641 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Georgia

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
641
Teachers:
41.8
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 641 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending LIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 72% of the student body.

White
72.4%
Black or African American
10.9%
Two or more races
8.4%
Hispanic/Latino
6.2%
Asian
1.6%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
50.7%
Male
49.3%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.