Pointe South Elementary School

531 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Pointe South Elementary School, located on Thomas Road in Riverdale, Georgia, is a public school serving students in the Clayton County Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that focuses on foundational academic development, social-emotional growth, and preparing students for success in their middle school years. Like many schools in the Clayton County system, Pointe South emphasizes student engagement and community involvement, striving to provide equitable educational opportunities for a diverse student body.

Beyond its core curriculum, Pointe South Elementary works to cultivate a supportive school culture that encourages parent and community participation. The school utilizes various programs and resources to address the unique needs of its students, aiming to improve literacy and numeracy skills while promoting character development. By maintaining a focus on both academic achievement and the overall well-being of its students, Pointe South serves as a central hub for the local Riverdale community, dedicated to empowering its young learners to reach their full potential.

531

Total Students

37.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

95.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pointe South Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	5
Hispanic	85
Black	403
Asian	17
Two or More	18
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Black
403 (75.9 %)
Hispanic
85 (16.0 %)
Two or More
18 (3.4 %)
Asian
17 (3.2 %)
White
5 (0.9 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)
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:	Clayton County
Phone:	(770)473-2900
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	531
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	508
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 39

Kindergarten 69

Grade 1 91

Grade 2 86

Grade 3 92

Grade 4 81

Grade 5 73

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Pointe South Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	39
Kindergarten	69
Grade 1	91
Grade 2	86
Grade 3	92
Grade 4	81
Grade 5	73

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Pointe South Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	270	50.8%
Male	261	49.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)