CHESNUT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Chesnut Elementary School is a public elementary school that is part of the DeKalb County school district, located in Dunwoody, GA with about 453 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 35 teachers, Chesnut Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.
Chesnut Elementary School is a public school located in the vibrant Dunwoody community of DeKalb County, Georgia. Serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is well-regarded for its focus on creating a supportive and nurturing learning environment. It is part of the DeKalb County School District and is known for its strong community involvement, active Parent-Teacher Association (PTA), and a dedicated faculty committed to fostering both academic excellence and social-emotional development in its students.
The school prides itself on its diverse student body and its ability to offer a well-rounded educational experience. Beyond the core curriculum, Chesnut Elementary emphasizes the importance of enrichment programs, extracurricular activities, and community partnerships to help prepare students for success in middle school and beyond. With its convenient location on North Peachtree Road, the school remains a central hub for neighborhood families, consistently striving to maintain high standards of instruction and a welcoming atmosphere for all learners.
For more information, contact Chesnut Elementary School at (678) 676-7102 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Dunwoody, GA 30338
(678) 676-7102
CHESNUT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Dunwoody, GA with about 453 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Georgia
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- DeKalb County
- Total Students:
- 453
- Teachers:
- 35.7
- 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 453 students
- Black or African American
- 31.3%
- White
- 28.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 24.7%
- Asian
- 9.7%
- Two or more races
- 4.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.9%
- Female
- 51.2%
- Male
- 48.8%
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.