Oakhurst Elementary School

www.csdecatur.net/Oakhurst

302 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

Oakhurst Elementary School, located in the vibrant community of Decatur, Georgia, is a highly regarded institution that serves as a cornerstone of the City Schools of Decatur district. Known for its commitment to academic excellence and student-centered learning, the school emphasizes a holistic approach to education that encourages intellectual curiosity, social-emotional development, and community engagement. By fostering an inclusive and supportive environment, Oakhurst strives to meet the unique needs of its diverse student population while maintaining high standards of achievement.

Beyond the classroom, Oakhurst is well-known for its strong sense of community and the active participation of families and local residents. The school integrates the unique culture of the Oakhurst neighborhood into its identity, often utilizing the surrounding area to enhance project-based learning experiences. With a dedicated faculty and a focus on collaborative teaching practices, Oakhurst Elementary consistently works to prepare its students not only for middle school success but to become responsible, thoughtful citizens in a global society.

302

Total Students

24.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

8.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Oakhurst Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	196
Hispanic	14
Black	42
Asian	14
Two or More	34
American Indian	2

White
196 (64.9 %)
Black
42 (13.9 %)
Two or More
34 (11.3 %)
Hispanic
14 (4.6 %)
Asian
14 (4.6 %)
American Indian
2 (0.7 %)

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)370-4470
Website:	http://www.csdecatur.net/Oakhurst
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	302
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	23
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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 69

Grade 1 80

Grade 2 100