Jolly Elementary School

689 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Jolly Elementary School is a public school located in Clarkston, Georgia, serving a diverse student population within the DeKalb County School District. Situated in a community known for its high level of cultural and linguistic diversity, the school is noted for its inclusive environment that supports students from various backgrounds. The academic programs at Jolly Elementary are designed to meet the needs of a wide range of learners, often emphasizing foundational literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional development to ensure students are prepared for middle school transitions.

The school benefits from being part of a vibrant, tight-knit community, frequently engaging families through various outreach efforts and school-wide events. Like many schools in the DeKalb County area, Jolly Elementary focuses on fostering a collaborative atmosphere where teachers and staff strive to provide equitable learning opportunities. Its location on Otello Avenue places it in the heart of Clarkston, allowing the school to serve as a central hub for neighborhood engagement and a cornerstone for early educational development in the region.

689

Total Students

46.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

114.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jolly Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	67
Hispanic	40
Black	348
Asian	225
Two or More	4
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	2

Black
348 (50.5 %)
Asian
225 (32.7 %)
White
67 (9.7 %)
Hispanic
40 (5.8 %)
Two or More
4 (0.6 %)
American Indian
3 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3 %)

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)676-5802
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	689
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	790
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 52

Kindergarten 119

Grade 1 102

Grade 2 112

Grade 3 107

Grade 4 90

Grade 5 107

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Jolly Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	52
Kindergarten	119
Grade 1	102
Grade 2	112
Grade 3	107
Grade 4	90
Grade 5	107

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Jolly Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	348	50.5%
Male	341	49.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)