Flat Shoals Elementary School

552 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Flat Shoals Elementary School, located in Decatur, Georgia, serves as a foundational educational institution within the DeKalb County School District. Committed to fostering academic growth and personal development, the school provides a structured learning environment for students in the primary grades. The school emphasizes core curriculum standards while striving to cultivate a supportive community atmosphere that encourages student engagement and preparation for future academic success.

Beyond its academic focus, Flat Shoals Elementary is situated in a key residential area of Decatur, playing an active role in the local community. The school typically offers various resources and extracurricular opportunities designed to enhance the student experience and support diverse learning needs. By focusing on collaboration between educators, parents, and students, Flat Shoals aims to build a strong educational path for its pupils, ensuring they are equipped with the foundational skills necessary for their transition to middle school and beyond.

552

Total Students

33.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

67.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Flat Shoals Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	28
Black	498
Asian	1
Two or More	20
American Indian	3

Black
498 (90.2 %)
Hispanic
28 (5.1 %)
Two or More
20 (3.6 %)
American Indian
3 (0.5 %)
White
2 (0.4 %)
Asian
1 (0.2 %)

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)874-4602
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	552
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	373
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 33

Kindergarten 84

Grade 1 83

Grade 2 90

Grade 3 82

Grade 4 105

Grade 5 75