Deerwood Academy

512 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Deerwood Academy, located on Fairburn Road in southwest Atlanta, is a dedicated public elementary school serving students in the Atlanta Public Schools (APS) district. The school is known for its focus on providing a structured, supportive environment that emphasizes both academic rigor and social-emotional growth. As a member of the APS system, Deerwood Academy integrates the district’s standard curriculum with initiatives designed to close achievement gaps and foster student engagement through diverse learning opportunities.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Deerwood Academy is recognized for its commitment to community involvement and the holistic development of its students. The school actively works to create a collaborative culture, partnering with parents and local stakeholders to ensure that students have the necessary resources and support systems to succeed. By fostering a sense of belonging and maintaining high expectations, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success in middle school and beyond, serving as a pillar of the local Atlanta community.

512

Total Students

40.1

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

91.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Deerwood Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	3
Hispanic	21
Black	479
Two or More	9

Black
479 (93.6 %)
Hispanic
21 (4.1 %)
Two or More
9 (1.8 %)
White
3 (0.6 %)

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)802-3300
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	512
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	469
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 44

Kindergarten 71

Grade 1 92

Grade 2 72

Grade 3 79

Grade 4 75

Grade 5 79