CANBY LANE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Canby Lane Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the DeKalb County school district, located in Decatur, GA with about 544 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 38 teachers, Canby Lane 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.

Canby Lane Elementary School, located in Decatur, Georgia, is part of the DeKalb County School District. The school serves a diverse student population in the 30035 zip code and is committed to fostering an environment centered on academic growth and personal development. As a neighborhood school, it plays a vital role in the community, focusing on foundational literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional learning to prepare students for success in their middle school years and beyond.

The school environment at Canby Lane emphasizes community engagement and educational equity. The faculty and staff work to implement district-wide curriculum standards while often providing additional support services tailored to the specific needs of their student body. By participating in various extracurricular programs and maintaining a focus on core academic excellence, Canby Lane Elementary strives to create a supportive, inclusive, and structured learning space that encourages students to achieve their potential and develop as well-rounded individuals.

For more information, contact Canby Lane Elementary School at (678) 874-0602 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.