LAUREL RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Laurel Ridge Elementary School is a public elementary school that is part of the DeKalb County school district, located in Decatur, GA with about 473 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 41 teachers, Laurel Ridge Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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.
Laurel Ridge Elementary School is a public school located in the Oak Grove area of Decatur, Georgia, serving students in grades Pre-K through 5. Part of the DeKalb County School District, the school is well-regarded for its strong sense of community and commitment to academic excellence. It fosters a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both rigorous core curriculum and the social-emotional development of its students, often benefiting from high levels of parental involvement and active community support.
Beyond its academic focus, Laurel Ridge is known for maintaining a welcoming, neighborhood-school atmosphere. The campus provides a variety of extracurricular opportunities and enrichment programs designed to engage students in the arts, physical education, and technology. With its central location in the 30033 zip code, the school serves a diverse student body and is frequently recognized for its stable leadership and dedicated faculty, making it a focal point for families residing in the surrounding North Decatur area.
For more information, contact Laurel Ridge Elementary School at (678) 874-6902 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Decatur, GA 30033
(678) 874-6902
LAUREL RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Decatur, GA with about 473 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Georgia
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- DeKalb County
- Total Students:
- 473
- Teachers:
- 41.7
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I 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 473 students
- White
- 47.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 18.4%
- Black or African American
- 17.8%
- Asian
- 9.7%
- Two or more races
- 6.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 47.4%
- Male
- 52.6%
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.