McLendon Elementary School

309 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

McLendon Elementary School, located in Decatur, Georgia, serves as a community-centered institution within the DeKalb County School District. The school is known for its commitment to providing a foundational education that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. By fostering a nurturing environment, McLendon aims to prepare its diverse student body for middle school success while encouraging students to become active, responsible members of the Decatur community.

The school benefits from its location in a well-established neighborhood, which often results in strong parental involvement and community support. McLendon Elementary typically emphasizes a balanced curriculum that integrates core subjects like literacy, mathematics, and science with enrichment opportunities. By prioritizing inclusive teaching practices and student engagement, the school strives to meet the varied learning needs of its pupils, ensuring a supportive atmosphere where students feel encouraged to reach their full potential.

309

Total Students

25.3

Full-Time Teachers

12.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

110.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for McLendon Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	20
Hispanic	50
Black	184
Asian	28
Two or More	26
American Indian	1

Black
184 (59.5 %)
Hispanic
50 (16.2 %)
Asian
28 (9.1 %)
Two or More
26 (8.4 %)
White
20 (6.5 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

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)676-5902
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	309
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	342
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 26

Kindergarten 43

Grade 1 40

Grade 2 43

Grade 3 53

Grade 4 52

Grade 5 52

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for McLendon Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	26
Kindergarten	43
Grade 1	40
Grade 2	43
Grade 3	53
Grade 4	52
Grade 5	52

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for McLendon Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	150	48.5%
Male	159	51.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)