EDWARD L. BOUIE- SR. ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Edward L. Bouie- Sr. Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the DeKalb County school district, located in Lithonia, GA with about 717 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 42 teachers, Edward L. Bouie- Sr. Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.
Edward L. Bouie, Sr. Elementary School is a public school located in Lithonia, Georgia, operating as part of the DeKalb County School District. Named in honor of Edward L. Bouie, Sr., a respected local figure and former educator, the school serves a diverse population of elementary-aged students. It is committed to providing a foundational education that emphasizes core academic subjects, including literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, while fostering a supportive environment for early childhood development.
The school focuses on creating a well-rounded learning experience by promoting social-emotional growth and community engagement. With a goal of preparing students for middle school success, the faculty at Bouie Elementary utilizes a blend of instructional strategies to meet the varied learning needs of their student body. Located in the Rock Springs area, the school serves as a central hub for neighborhood families, striving to maintain high standards of academic achievement and character development within the DeKalb County school system.
For more information, contact Edward L. Bouie- Sr. Elementary School at (678) 676-8202 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Lithonia, GA 30038
(678) 676-8202
EDWARD L. BOUIE- SR. ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Lithonia, GA with about 717 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Georgia
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- DeKalb County
- Total Students:
- 717
- Teachers:
- 42.3
- 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
* 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 717 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending EDWARD L. BOUIE- SR. ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 96% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 96.0%
- Two or more races
- 1.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.7%
- Asian
- 0.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 51.0%
- Male
- 49.0%
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.