Ashford Park Elementary School

2968 Cravenridge Dr NE
Atlanta, GA 30319

697 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Ashford Park Elementary School is a highly-rated public school located in the Brookhaven area of Atlanta, serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the DeKalb County School District, the school is known for its strong sense of community and active parental involvement. It offers a comprehensive academic curriculum complemented by a variety of extracurricular programs, including music, art, and physical education, all aimed at fostering both intellectual and social-emotional development in a diverse student body.

The school is widely recognized for its high academic standards and supportive learning environment. It benefits from a dedicated faculty and a robust Parent Teacher Association (PTA) that sponsors various events and enrichment initiatives throughout the year. Nestled in a family-oriented residential neighborhood, Ashford Park Elementary is often highlighted for its commitment to inclusive education and its focus on preparing students for success as they transition to middle school within the district.

697

Total Students

47.7

Full-Time Teachers

14.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

16.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ashford Park Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	401
Hispanic	85
Black	94
Asian	57
Two or More	60

White
401 (57.5 %)
Black
94 (13.5 %)
Hispanic
85 (12.2 %)
Two or More
60 (8.6 %)
Asian
57 (8.2 %)

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:	DeKalb County
Phone:	(678)676-6702
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	697
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	47.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	98
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* 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 22

Kindergarten 141

Grade 1 148

Grade 2 129

Grade 3 120

Grade 4 76

Grade 5 61

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Ashford Park Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	22
Kindergarten	141
Grade 1	148
Grade 2	129
Grade 3	120
Grade 4	76
Grade 5	61

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Ashford Park Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	366	52.5%
Male	331	47.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)