Austin Elementary School

665 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Austin Elementary School is a highly-rated public school located in the suburban community of Dunwoody, Georgia, serving students in grades Pre-K through 5. Part of the DeKalb County School District, the school is well-regarded for its strong academic performance, dedicated faculty, and vibrant school community. In 2020, the school moved into a brand-new, state-of-the-art facility designed to foster modern learning, featuring expanded classrooms, collaborative learning spaces, and advanced technology integration to better support its diverse student body.

Beyond its rigorous curriculum, Austin Elementary is recognized for its active parent involvement and a supportive school culture that emphasizes both academic achievement and social-emotional growth. The school benefits from being located in a family-oriented area, which contributes to a tight-knit environment where extracurricular activities, enrichment programs, and community engagement are highly prioritized. With its commitment to providing a balanced education, Austin Elementary continues to be a sought-after institution for families residing in the Dunwoody area.

665

Total Students

40.3

Full-Time Teachers

16.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

5.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Austin Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	346
Hispanic	57
Black	35
Asian	187
Two or More	36
American Indian	4

White
346 (52.0 %)
Asian
187 (28.1 %)
Hispanic
57 (8.6 %)
Two or More
36 (5.4 %)
Black
35 (5.3 %)
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)874-8102
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	665
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	37
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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 44

Kindergarten 103

Grade 1 136

Grade 2 85

Grade 3 129

Grade 4 106

Grade 5 62