Peyton Forest Elementary School

386 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Peyton Forest Elementary School, located in the Campbellton Road community of Southwest Atlanta, is a dedicated member of the Atlanta Public Schools (APS) district. The school serves a diverse student population, focusing on foundational academic development, social-emotional learning, and community engagement. As part of the district’s efforts to improve educational outcomes, Peyton Forest emphasizes a supportive classroom environment where students are encouraged to build essential literacy and numeracy skills that prepare them for middle school success.

Beyond core academics, the school functions as a vital anchor for the surrounding neighborhood. It prioritizes the holistic development of its students by fostering partnerships with families and local organizations. Through various school-wide initiatives and instructional strategies, Peyton Forest aims to provide its scholars with a stable, nurturing atmosphere, striving to bridge achievement gaps and cultivate a culture of high expectations and belonging for every child who walks through its doors.

386

Total Students

32.3

Full-Time Teachers

12.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

73.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Peyton Forest Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1
Hispanic	37
Black	342
Asian	1
Two or More	1
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

Black
342 (88.6 %)
Hispanic
37 (9.6 %)
American Indian
2 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.5 %)
White
1 (0.3 %)
Asian
1 (0.3 %)
Two or More
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)802-7100
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	386
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	283
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 31

Kindergarten 42

Grade 1 67

Grade 2 58

Grade 3 67

Grade 4 58

Grade 5 63

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Peyton Forest Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	31
Kindergarten	42
Grade 1	67
Grade 2	58
Grade 3	67
Grade 4	58
Grade 5	63

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Peyton Forest Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	187	48.4%
Male	199	51.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)