Coralwood Education Center

209 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - K

School Overview

Coralwood Education Center, located in Decatur, Georgia, is a specialized public school within the DeKalb County School District. Unlike a traditional K-12 campus, Coralwood focuses primarily on early childhood education, specifically serving as a dedicated center for preschool programs. Its curriculum is designed to provide inclusive learning environments that support the developmental needs of young children, including those with diverse learning abilities and special education requirements.

The school is well-regarded for its emphasis on early intervention and school readiness, fostering a supportive atmosphere where students can build foundational social, emotional, and academic skills. By prioritizing a small-group instructional model and collaborative teaching strategies, Coralwood aims to prepare its students for a smooth transition into elementary school. The facility serves as a vital resource for families in the North Decatur area, acting as a bridge between home life and the structured environment of the public school system.

209

Total Students

27.3

Full-Time Teachers

7.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

45.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Coralwood Education Center
Demographic	Student Count
White	87
Hispanic	33
Black	48
Asian	18
Two or More	21
American Indian	2

White
87 (41.6 %)
Black
48 (23.0 %)
Hispanic
33 (15.8 %)
Two or More
21 (10.0 %)
Asian
18 (8.6 %)
American Indian
2 (1.0 %)

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:	DeKalb County
Phone:	(678)874-6002
Grade Range:	Pre-K - K
Total Students:	209
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	7.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	95
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 143

Kindergarten 66

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Coralwood Education Center
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	143
Kindergarten	66

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Coralwood Education Center
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	80	38.3%
Male	129	61.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)