CHARLES R. DREW CHARTER SCHOOL

Charles R. Drew Charter School is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the Atlanta Public Schools school district, located in Atlanta, GA with about 991 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 77 teachers, Charles R. Drew Charter School has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.

Charles R. Drew Charter School, located in the East Lake neighborhood of Atlanta, is a prominent public charter school serving students from prekindergarten through grade 12. Founded in 2000 as the cornerstone of the East Lake community’s revitalization efforts, it holds the distinction of being the first charter school in the Atlanta Public Schools system. The school is renowned for its "cradle-to-college" pipeline, which emphasizes a rigorous STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) curriculum designed to prepare students for success in higher education and the modern workforce.

Beyond its academic focus, Drew Charter is deeply integrated into the surrounding community, operating on a model that prioritizes equity, innovation, and holistic student development. The school’s campus is split into two primary facilities—the Junior Academy and the Senior Academy—both of which are noted for their modern learning environments and commitment to project-based learning. By fostering close partnerships with local organizations and utilizing a personalized approach to instruction, the school aims to break cycles of poverty and provide a high-quality educational pathway for children from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds.

For more information, contact Charles R. Drew Charter School at (404) 687-0001 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.