MUSEUM SCHOOL AVONDALE ESTATES
Museum School Avondale Estates is a public charter elementary school that is part of the DeKalb County school district, located in Avondale Estates, GA with about 566 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 46 teachers, Museum School Avondale Estates 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.
The Museum School of Avondale Estates is a public charter school serving students in grades K–8, distinguished by its unique "museum-based" educational model. Unlike traditional curricula, the school integrates a hands-on, inquiry-based approach where students engage with the community, local experts, and artifacts to bring classroom learning to life. By partnering with local museums and cultural institutions, the school emphasizes experiential learning, fostering critical thinking, curiosity, and a deep connection between academic subjects and the real world.
The school is well-regarded for its collaborative culture and commitment to developing "well-rounded, lifelong learners." It maintains a strong emphasis on character development and community involvement, encouraging students to take an active role in their education through project-based assignments and field studies. Because it is a charter school, it operates with a degree of autonomy that allows it to maintain smaller class sizes and a focused, thematic approach to instruction that distinguishes it from the standard public school experience in the DeKalb County area.
For more information, contact Museum School Avondale Estates at (404) 292-9760 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Avondale Estates, GA 30002
(404) 292-9760
MUSEUM SCHOOL AVONDALE ESTATES is a public Charter school in Avondale Estates, GA with about 566 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Georgia
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- Yes
- District:
- DeKalb County
- Total Students:
- 566
- Teachers:
- 46.3
- 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
- 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 566 students
- White
- 58.0%
- Black or African American
- 27.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 6.7%
- Two or more races
- 6.2%
- Asian
- 1.6%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 49.1%
- Male
- 50.9%
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.