Henderson Mill Elementary School

2408 Henderson Mill Rd NE
Atlanta, GA 30345

506 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Henderson Mill Elementary School, located in the Northlake area of Atlanta, Georgia, is a public school serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade as part of the DeKalb County School District. The school is well-regarded for its diverse student body and its commitment to fostering a supportive, community-centered learning environment. It emphasizes both academic rigor and social-emotional development, utilizing a variety of instructional strategies to meet the individual needs of its learners.

In addition to its core curriculum, Henderson Mill is known for its active parent-teacher association and its focus on enrichment programs that extend beyond the traditional classroom. The school frequently engages the local community through various events and initiatives, aiming to create a collaborative atmosphere where students feel encouraged to explore their interests in arts, technology, and extracurricular activities. By balancing high academic expectations with a nurturing school culture, Henderson Mill seeks to prepare its students for successful transitions to middle school and beyond.

506

Total Students

37.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

78.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Henderson Mill Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	104
Hispanic	233
Black	119
Asian	20
Two or More	25
American Indian	5

Hispanic
233 (46.0 %)
Black
119 (23.5 %)
White
104 (20.6 %)
Two or More
25 (4.9 %)
Asian
20 (4.0 %)
American Indian
5 (1.0 %)

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)874-3102
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	506
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	395
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 23

Kindergarten 71

Grade 1 83

Grade 2 75

Grade 3 97

Grade 4 78

Grade 5 79

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Henderson Mill Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	23
Kindergarten	71
Grade 1	83
Grade 2	75
Grade 3	97
Grade 4	78
Grade 5	79

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Henderson Mill Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	242	47.8%
Male	264	52.2%

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