PANOLA WAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Panola Way Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the DeKalb County school district, located in Lithonia, GA with about 872 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 58 teachers, Panola Way 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.
Panola Way Elementary School is a public school located in Lithonia, Georgia, serving students within the DeKalb County School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare children for future success, often utilizing local community resources and parent engagement to strengthen its educational programs.
Beyond its core academics, Panola Way Elementary places significant value on creating a positive school culture where students are encouraged to be responsible, respectful, and engaged learners. The faculty and staff prioritize differentiated instruction to meet the diverse needs of their student population, ensuring that every learner has the tools required to meet state educational standards. Through various extracurricular activities and collaborative initiatives, the school strives to build a sense of community pride and a strong foundation for lifelong learning.
For more information, contact Panola Way Elementary School at (678) 676-9302 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Lithonia, GA 30058
(678) 676-9302
PANOLA WAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Lithonia, GA with about 872 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Georgia
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- DeKalb County
- Total Students:
- 872
- Teachers:
- 58.5
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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 872 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending PANOLA WAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 92% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 91.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 5.6%
- Two or more races
- 2.2%
- White
- 0.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Asian
- 0.1%
- Female
- 50.0%
- Male
- 50.0%
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.