Cary Reynolds Elementary School

1663 East Nancy Creek Drive
Atlanta, GA 30319

283 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Cary Reynolds Elementary School is a public school located in Doraville, Georgia, serving a diverse student population within the DeKalb County School District. Situated in a suburban community just northeast of Atlanta, the school is recognized for its commitment to providing a foundational education for students in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. The school focuses on creating an inclusive learning environment that addresses the needs of a multicultural student body, emphasizing core academic skills while fostering social and emotional growth.

Beyond its standard curriculum, Cary Reynolds is known for its efforts to engage families and the local Doraville community through various support initiatives and school-wide events. The school staff works to implement strategies aimed at closing achievement gaps and preparing students for the transition to middle school. By leveraging resources provided by the district, the school strives to provide a stable and encouraging atmosphere where students from various backgrounds can succeed in their early educational development.

283

Total Students

28.3

Full-Time Teachers

10.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

82.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cary Reynolds Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	239
Black	14
Asian	23
Two or More	4
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
239 (84.5 %)
Asian
23 (8.1 %)
Black
14 (4.9 %)
Two or More
4 (1.4 %)
White
2 (0.7 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.4 %)

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)676-6802
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	283
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	232
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 20

Kindergarten 47

Grade 1 44

Grade 2 38

Grade 3 46

Grade 4 45

Grade 5 43

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Cary Reynolds Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	20
Kindergarten	47
Grade 1	44
Grade 2	38
Grade 3	46
Grade 4	45
Grade 5	43

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Cary Reynolds Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	131	46.3%
Male	152	53.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)