FERNBANK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Fernbank Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the DeKalb County school district, located in Atlanta, GA with about 868 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 64 teachers, Fernbank Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

Fernbank Elementary School, located in the Druid Hills neighborhood of Atlanta, is a highly regarded public school within the DeKalb County School District. Known for its strong academic focus and dedicated community, the school serves a diverse student body and is widely recognized for its high standards and commitment to student achievement. It benefits from a supportive parent-teacher organization and a long-standing reputation for fostering a nurturing yet rigorous educational environment that emphasizes both intellectual and social-emotional development.

A defining feature of the school is its deep-rooted relationship with the nearby Fernbank Science Center. Because of its proximity to this renowned educational facility, Fernbank Elementary students frequently enjoy unique, hands-on learning opportunities in science, technology, and nature study that are rarely available at other primary schools. This partnership, combined with a focus on comprehensive instruction and inclusive extracurricular programs, helps the school maintain its standing as a sought-after institution for families in the Atlanta area.

For more information, contact Fernbank Elementary School at (678) 874-9302 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.