Dresden Elementary School

615 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Dresden Elementary School is a public school located in Chamblee, Georgia, serving a diverse student population within the DeKalb County School District. As a key educational institution in the area, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive foundational education that emphasizes literacy, mathematics, and social development. The school’s mission is centered on fostering a supportive learning environment where students are encouraged to reach their academic potential while developing the critical thinking skills necessary for future success.

The school is deeply integrated into the local Chamblee community and is known for its commitment to inclusive practices. Dresden Elementary often prioritizes programs that support English Language Learners (ELL) and offers various resources to ensure equitable access to quality instruction for its multicultural student body. By promoting a culture of collaboration among teachers, parents, and students, the school strives to create a safe and engaging atmosphere that celebrates diversity and prepares young learners for the transition to middle school and beyond.

615

Total Students

43.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

91.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dresden Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	7
Hispanic	574
Black	14
Asian	13
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
574 (93.3 %)
Black
14 (2.3 %)
Asian
13 (2.1 %)
White
7 (1.1 %)
American Indian
4 (0.7 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.5 %)

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)676-7202
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	615
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	560
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 43

Kindergarten 111

Grade 1 93

Grade 2 106

Grade 3 92

Grade 4 101

Grade 5 69

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Dresden Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	43
Kindergarten	111
Grade 1	93
Grade 2	106
Grade 3	92
Grade 4	101
Grade 5	69

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Dresden Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	315	51.2%
Male	300	48.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)