POINTE SOUTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Pointe South Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Clayton County school district, located in Riverdale, GA with about 712 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 46 teachers, Pointe South 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.
Pointe South Elementary School, located on Thomas Road in Riverdale, Georgia, is a public school serving students in the Clayton County Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that focuses on foundational academic development, social-emotional growth, and preparing students for success in their middle school years. Like many schools in the Clayton County system, Pointe South emphasizes student engagement and community involvement, striving to provide equitable educational opportunities for a diverse student body.
Beyond its core curriculum, Pointe South Elementary works to cultivate a supportive school culture that encourages parent and community participation. The school utilizes various programs and resources to address the unique needs of its students, aiming to improve literacy and numeracy skills while promoting character development. By maintaining a focus on both academic achievement and the overall well-being of its students, Pointe South serves as a central hub for the local Riverdale community, dedicated to empowering its young learners to reach their full potential.
For more information, contact Pointe South Elementary School at (770) 473-2900 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Riverdale, GA 30274
(770) 473-2900
POINTE SOUTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Riverdale, GA with about 712 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Georgia
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Clayton County
- Total Students:
- 712
- Teachers:
- 46
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 712 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending POINTE SOUTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 82% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 82.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 11.5%
- Two or more races
- 4.2%
- Asian
- 1.0%
- White
- 0.6%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.3%
- Female
- 49.4%
- Male
- 50.6%
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.