Glennwood Elementary School

440 E Ponce de Leon Ave
Decatur, GA 30030

www.csdecatur.net/Glennwood

208 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

New Glennwood Elementary, located at 440 E Ponce de Leon Ave in Decatur, Georgia, is a prominent primary educational institution serving the City Schools of Decatur district. Situated in a historic and vibrant area, the school is known for fostering a strong sense of community and academic excellence. It typically serves students in the K-3 grade range, acting as a "neighborhood school" that emphasizes foundational learning, social-emotional development, and a collaborative partnership between educators, students, and local families.

The school is recognized for its commitment to providing an inclusive and challenging learning environment that reflects the diverse values of the Decatur community. Its location on Ponce de Leon Avenue makes it highly accessible within the walkable, family-oriented culture of Decatur. With a focus on innovative teaching strategies and a well-rounded curriculum, New Glennwood Elementary works to prepare its young students for their transition into the upper-elementary grades within the district’s integrated school system.

208

Total Students

17.6

Full-Time Teachers

11.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

19.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Glennwood Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	117
Hispanic	15
Black	26
Asian	18
Two or More	31
American Indian	1

White
117 (56.2 %)
Two or More
31 (14.9 %)
Black
26 (12.5 %)
Asian
18 (8.7 %)
Hispanic
15 (7.2 %)
American Indian
1 (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:	City Schools of Decatur
Phone:	(404)370-4435
Website:	http://www.csdecatur.net/Glennwood
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	208
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	35
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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 27

Kindergarten 55

Grade 1 64

Grade 2 62