ROCK CHAPEL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Rock Chapel Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the DeKalb County school district, located in Lithonia, GA with about 513 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 33 teachers, Rock Chapel Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.

Rock Chapel Elementary School, located in Lithonia, Georgia, serves as a community-focused educational institution within the DeKalb County School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By focusing on foundational skills in core subjects, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for success in middle school and beyond, often utilizing a mix of traditional instruction and extracurricular enrichment to broaden the students' horizons.

Beyond the classroom, Rock Chapel Elementary places a strong emphasis on school culture and community involvement. The staff works to build partnerships with parents and local stakeholders to ensure that students feel encouraged and safe while pursuing their academic goals. With a commitment to inclusivity and excellence, the school strives to create a positive atmosphere where every student is challenged to reach their full potential and contribute meaningfully to their community.

For more information, contact Rock Chapel Elementary School at (678) 676-3802 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1130 Rock Chapel Rd
Lithonia, GA 30058
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ROCK CHAPEL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Lithonia, GA with about 513 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Georgia

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
DeKalb County
Total Students:
513
Teachers:
33
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
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 513 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending ROCK CHAPEL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 90% of the student body.

Black or African American
89.9%
Hispanic/Latino
4.7%
Two or more races
2.7%
White
2.1%
Asian
0.6%

Female
49.5%
Male
50.5%

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.