Fred A. Toomer Elementary School

512 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Toomer Elementary School, located in the Kirkwood neighborhood of Atlanta, Georgia, serves as a central pillar of its community, operating under the Atlanta Public Schools district. Known for its strong focus on academic achievement and community engagement, the school caters to students in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. Toomer emphasizes a holistic educational approach, striving to provide a supportive environment that fosters both intellectual growth and social-emotional development for its diverse student body.

Beyond its standard curriculum, Toomer Elementary is recognized for its commitment to project-based learning and an active parent-teacher association that works to enrich the student experience through various extracurricular programs. The school’s location in the historic Kirkwood area allows it to leverage strong neighborhood partnerships, creating a collaborative atmosphere where families and local stakeholders play an integral role in the success of the school. By balancing rigorous academic standards with a focus on inclusivity and community pride, Toomer remains a key institution for families in the 30317 zip code.

512

Total Students

37.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

90.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Fred A. Toomer Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	130
Hispanic	21
Black	341
Asian	1
Two or More	19

Black
341 (66.6 %)
White
130 (25.4 %)
Hispanic
21 (4.1 %)
Two or More
19 (3.7 %)
Asian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Atlanta Public Schools
Phone:	(404)802-3450
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	512
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	463
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 66

Kindergarten 73

Grade 1 67

Grade 2 81

Grade 3 80

Grade 4 71

Grade 5 74