PEACHCREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Peachcrest Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the DeKalb County school district, located in Decatur, GA with about 968 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 75 teachers, Peachcrest 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.

Peachcrest Elementary School, located in Decatur, Georgia, is part of the DeKalb County School District. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational academic experience while fostering a supportive environment for early childhood development. As a public institution, it operates under the district’s broader mission to prepare students for middle school transition through a structured curriculum that emphasizes core subjects like literacy, mathematics, and science.

In addition to its academic programming, Peachcrest Elementary is situated within the 30032 zip code, an area characterized by a diverse residential population. Like many schools in the DeKalb County system, the campus typically offers various student services, including support for English language learners and special education resources, aimed at meeting the diverse needs of its student body. Parents and community members are generally encouraged to participate in school governance and volunteer initiatives, which are central to the school's efforts to create a collaborative and engaged learning community.

For more information, contact Peachcrest Elementary School at (678) 874-1402 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.