TONEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Toney Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the DeKalb County school district, located in Decatur, GA with about 346 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. 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 30 teachers, Toney 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.

Toney Elementary School, located on Oakland Terrace in Decatur, Georgia, serves as a foundational educational institution within the DeKalb County School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and character development for its diverse student body. By focusing on fundamental literacy and numeracy skills alongside social-emotional learning, Toney Elementary aims to prepare its young learners for success in their future academic endeavors.

The school community is characterized by its commitment to student engagement and parental involvement, often serving as a central hub for the surrounding Decatur neighborhood. Teachers and staff work to create a structured curriculum that meets state educational standards while addressing the individual needs of their students. Through various programs and initiatives, Toney Elementary strives to cultivate a positive school culture where students are encouraged to be curious, collaborative, and persistent in their pursuit of knowledge.

For more information, contact Toney Elementary School at (678) 874-2102 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.