CEDAR GROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Cedar Grove Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the DeKalb County school district, located in Ellenwood, GA with about 600 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 41 teachers, Cedar Grove Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

Cedar Grove Elementary School, located on River Road in Ellenwood, Georgia, serves as a foundational educational institution within the DeKalb County School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that prioritizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By focusing on core curriculum standards while incorporating enrichment opportunities, the faculty aims to prepare a diverse student body for the challenges of middle school and beyond.

Beyond its academic offerings, Cedar Grove Elementary plays a vital role in the Ellenwood community as a neighborhood hub. The school emphasizes the importance of family and community partnerships to enhance the student experience, frequently encouraging parental involvement to support classroom success. With a commitment to inclusivity and excellence, the school strives to cultivate a safe and nurturing atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential both inside and outside the classroom.

For more information, contact Cedar Grove Elementary School at (678) 874-3902 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

2330 River Rd
Ellenwood, GA 30294
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CEDAR GROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Ellenwood, GA with about 600 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Georgia

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
DeKalb County
Total Students:
600
Teachers:
41.2
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
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
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 600 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending CEDAR GROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 92% of the student body.

Black or African American
91.5%
Hispanic/Latino
5.0%
Two or more races
3.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%
White
0.2%

Female
44.3%
Male
55.7%

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.