SNAPFINGER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Snapfinger Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the DeKalb County school district, located in Decatur, GA with about 722 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 49 teachers, Snapfinger 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.

Snapfinger Elementary School, located on Snapfinger Road in Decatur, Georgia, is a public school serving the DeKalb County School District. Situated in the 30032 zip code, the school functions as a foundational part of its local community, focusing on providing primary education to students in the surrounding neighborhoods. As part of a large school system, it is designed to support the academic and social-emotional growth of elementary-aged children by adhering to district-wide curriculum standards and educational goals.

Beyond its academic mission, Snapfinger Elementary serves as a vital hub for the local Decatur area. Like many schools in the DeKalb County system, it emphasizes the importance of community involvement and strives to create a supportive learning environment for a diverse student body. The school is centrally positioned to provide resources and programming that encourage student development, aiming to prepare children for their transition into middle school and beyond within the broader DeKalb County educational framework.

For more information, contact Snapfinger Elementary School at (678) 874-1802 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.