Cedar Grove Elementary School

565 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Cedar Grove Elementary School, located on River Road in Ellenwood, Georgia, serves as a foundational educational institution within the DeKalb County School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that prioritizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By focusing on core curriculum standards while incorporating enrichment opportunities, the faculty aims to prepare a diverse student body for the challenges of middle school and beyond.

Beyond its academic offerings, Cedar Grove Elementary plays a vital role in the Ellenwood community as a neighborhood hub. The school emphasizes the importance of family and community partnerships to enhance the student experience, frequently encouraging parental involvement to support classroom success. With a commitment to inclusivity and excellence, the school strives to cultivate a safe and nurturing atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential both inside and outside the classroom.

565

Total Students

38.3

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

94.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cedar Grove Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	6
Hispanic	54
Black	484
Asian	2
Two or More	15
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

Black
484 (85.7 %)
Hispanic
54 (9.6 %)
Two or More
15 (2.7 %)
White
6 (1.1 %)
Asian
2 (0.4 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4 %)

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)874-3902
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	565
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	531
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 40

Kindergarten 76

Grade 1 76

Grade 2 90

Grade 3 90

Grade 4 84

Grade 5 109