Shadow Rock Elementary School

489 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Shadow Rock Elementary School, located in Lithonia, Georgia, operates within the DeKalb County School District. The school serves a diverse student population, focusing on foundational academic development from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of a large suburban district, the school works to provide a structured learning environment that emphasizes core subjects like literacy and mathematics, while also integrating social-emotional learning to support the holistic development of its students.

Like many schools in the area, Shadow Rock places a strong emphasis on community involvement and parental engagement to foster a supportive educational atmosphere. The school utilizes various district-provided resources and technology initiatives to enhance classroom instruction. By focusing on academic growth and maintaining a collaborative culture, Shadow Rock Elementary strives to prepare its students for the transition to middle school and beyond, aiming to meet the diverse needs of the families living in the Lithonia community.

489

Total Students

34.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Shadow Rock Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	5
Hispanic	35
Black	421
Asian	11
Two or More	12
American Indian	5

Black
421 (86.1 %)
Hispanic
35 (7.2 %)
Two or More
12 (2.5 %)
Asian
11 (2.2 %)
White
5 (1.0 %)
American Indian
5 (1.0 %)

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)676-3902
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	489
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	493
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 27

Kindergarten 67

Grade 1 80

Grade 2 80

Grade 3 81

Grade 4 66

Grade 5 88

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Shadow Rock Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	27
Kindergarten	67
Grade 1	80
Grade 2	80
Grade 3	81
Grade 4	66
Grade 5	88

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Shadow Rock Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	246	50.3%
Male	243	49.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)