Paul L. Dunbar Elementary School

287 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Dunbar Elementary School, located in the Mechanicsville neighborhood of Atlanta, Georgia, serves as a central hub for early childhood and elementary education within the Atlanta Public Schools (APS) district. The school is known for its commitment to providing a foundational academic experience for students in the pre-kindergarten through fifth-grade levels. With a focus on literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional development, the school strives to prepare its young learners for the rigors of middle school and beyond while fostering a sense of community pride in the historic Whitehall Terrace area.

Beyond the standard curriculum, Dunbar Elementary is often recognized for its efforts to integrate community resources and support systems to address the diverse needs of its student population. The school frequently engages in initiatives aimed at closing achievement gaps and enhancing student engagement through targeted instructional strategies and extracurricular activities. By maintaining a focus on both academic excellence and the holistic well-being of its students, Dunbar serves as a vital educational institution dedicated to empowering the youth of Southwest Atlanta.
287
Total Students
25.8
Full-Time Teachers
11.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
97.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Paul L. Dunbar Elementary School
Demographic Student Count
White2
Hispanic1
Black274
Two or More5
American Indian4
Pacific Islander1
  • Black
    274 (95.5 %)
  • Two or More
    5 (1.7 %)
  • American Indian
    4 (1.4 %)
  • White
    2 (0.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    1 (0.3 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.3 %)
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)802-7950
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 287
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 25.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 279
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 16
Kindergarten 48
Grade 1 42
Grade 2 38
Grade 3 36
Grade 4 60
Grade 5 47

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Paul L. Dunbar Elementary School
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten16
Kindergarten48
Grade 142
Grade 238
Grade 336
Grade 460
Grade 547
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Paul L. Dunbar Elementary School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female14550.5%
Male14249.5%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)