Panola Way Elementary School

653 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Panola Way Elementary School is a public school located in Lithonia, Georgia, serving students within the DeKalb County School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare children for future success, often utilizing local community resources and parent engagement to strengthen its educational programs.

Beyond its core academics, Panola Way Elementary places significant value on creating a positive school culture where students are encouraged to be responsible, respectful, and engaged learners. The faculty and staff prioritize differentiated instruction to meet the diverse needs of their student population, ensuring that every learner has the tools required to meet state educational standards. Through various extracurricular activities and collaborative initiatives, the school strives to build a sense of community pride and a strong foundation for lifelong learning.

653

Total Students

37.7

Full-Time Teachers

17.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

84.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Panola Way Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1
Hispanic	44
Black	583
Asian	1
Two or More	19
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	1

Black
583 (89.3 %)
Hispanic
44 (6.7 %)
Two or More
19 (2.9 %)
American Indian
4 (0.6 %)
White
1 (0.2 %)
Asian
1 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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)676-9302
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	653
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	550
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 46

Kindergarten 96

Grade 1 108

Grade 2 82

Grade 3 108

Grade 4 100

Grade 5 113

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Panola Way Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	46
Kindergarten	96
Grade 1	108
Grade 2	82
Grade 3	108
Grade 4	100
Grade 5	113

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Panola Way Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	321	49.2%
Male	332	50.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)