Hightower Elementary School

619 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Hightower Elementary School is a public school located in Doraville, Georgia, serving a diverse student population within the DeKalb County School District. The school is known for its commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. By integrating core curriculum standards with various enrichment programs, the school strives to prepare its students for success in middle school and beyond.

The school community is characterized by its dedication to inclusivity and engagement, often drawing on the rich cultural diversity of the surrounding Doraville area to create a vibrant campus atmosphere. Staff and administrators prioritize clear communication with families and encourage parental involvement to support student achievement. Through its focus on foundational literacy, mathematics, and collaborative learning, Hightower Elementary works to empower its students to become productive, lifelong learners.

619

Total Students

46.3

Full-Time Teachers

13.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

86.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hightower Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	5
Hispanic	546
Black	36
Asian	22
Two or More	6
American Indian	4

Hispanic
546 (88.2 %)
Black
36 (5.8 %)
Asian
22 (3.6 %)
Two or More
6 (1.0 %)
White
5 (0.8 %)
American Indian
4 (0.6 %)

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)676-7302
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	619
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	535
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 22

Kindergarten 103

Grade 1 115

Grade 2 96

Grade 3 99

Grade 4 104

Grade 5 80

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Hightower Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	22
Kindergarten	103
Grade 1	115
Grade 2	96
Grade 3	99
Grade 4	104
Grade 5	80

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Hightower Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	313	50.6%
Male	306	49.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)