Fifth Avenue Upper Elementary School

www.csdecatur.net/FAVE

596 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

Fifth Avenue Elementary, located in the heart of Decatur, Georgia, is a highly regarded public school serving the City Schools of Decatur district. Situated in a historic community, the school is known for its focus on cultivating a supportive and inclusive environment that prioritizes both academic rigor and the social-emotional development of its students. As part of a district that prides itself on innovative teaching practices and community engagement, Fifth Avenue emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum that encourages students to become creative thinkers and active participants in their learning journey.

Beyond its academic offerings, Fifth Avenue Elementary is central to the tight-knit Decatur community. The school benefits from strong parent involvement and partnerships that help enrich the student experience through extracurricular activities and localized programs. With a commitment to equity and excellence, the school strives to prepare its diverse student body for the future by fostering a culture of curiosity, collaboration, and mutual respect, making it a cornerstone of the surrounding neighborhood.

596

Total Students

51.2

Full-Time Teachers

11.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

10.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Fifth Avenue Upper Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	429
Hispanic	23
Black	76
Asian	18
Two or More	50

White
429 (72.0 %)
Black
76 (12.8 %)
Two or More
50 (8.4 %)
Hispanic
23 (3.9 %)
Asian
18 (3.0 %)

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:	City Schools of Decatur
Phone:	(404)370-4460
Website:	http://www.csdecatur.net/FAVE
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	596
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	51.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	54
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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

Grade 3 194

Grade 4 205

Grade 5 197