DOBBS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Dobbs 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 482 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 31 teachers, Dobbs 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.

Dobbs Elementary School is a public school located in the Lakewood Heights neighborhood of Atlanta, Georgia, serving students in grades Pre-K through 5 as part of the Atlanta Public Schools (APS) district. The school is situated in a historically significant area of Southeast Atlanta and serves as a vital anchor for the surrounding residential community. As a neighborhood school, it focuses on providing foundational education to a diverse student population, emphasizing core academic skills and social-emotional development within the framework of the district’s broader educational goals.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Dobbs Elementary is deeply integrated into the local community, often participating in initiatives that address the specific needs of families in the 30315 zip code. The school’s mission generally aligns with Atlanta Public Schools’ commitment to "equitable outcomes" for all students, often featuring programs designed to boost literacy and numeracy. For families looking for specific information regarding school performance, extracurricular offerings, or enrollment, the school maintains close ties with the Atlanta Board of Education to ensure students are prepared for the transition to middle school within the Carver Cluster.

For more information, contact Dobbs Elementary School at (404) 802-8050 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.