Dunwoody Springs Elementary School

526 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Dunwoody Springs Elementary School, located in Sandy Springs, Georgia, serves as a public primary institution within the Fulton County School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic excellence, critical thinking, and the social-emotional development of its diverse student body. By utilizing a rigorous curriculum and modern instructional strategies, Dunwoody Springs aims to prepare its students for future success, encouraging them to become active and responsible members of the global community.

Beyond academics, the school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and collaborative partnerships between educators, families, and the surrounding neighborhood. With a focus on inclusive education, Dunwoody Springs offers various programs designed to meet the unique needs of its learners, including support services and enrichment opportunities. The school is known for its welcoming atmosphere and its dedication to maintaining high standards, striving to ensure that every student reaches their full potential in a safe and nurturing setting.

526

Total Students

44.5

Full-Time Teachers

11.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

104.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dunwoody Springs Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	64
Hispanic	141
Black	275
Asian	8
Two or More	35
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

Black
275 (52.3 %)
Hispanic
141 (26.8 %)
White
64 (12.2 %)
Two or More
35 (6.7 %)
Asian
8 (1.5 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Fulton County
Phone:	(470)254-4060
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	526
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	548
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 53

Kindergarten 84

Grade 1 88

Grade 2 72

Grade 3 82

Grade 4 80

Grade 5 67