Robert Shaw Theme School

343 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Robert Shaw Theme School, located in Scottdale, Georgia, is a public magnet school within the DeKalb County School District that serves students from kindergarten through fifth grade. As a "theme school," it operates with a specialized focus designed to foster academic excellence and community engagement. The school is known for its rigorous curriculum and its emphasis on high expectations, requiring active parental involvement as a core component of the educational experience.

Beyond its academic requirements, Robert Shaw is noted for its structured and nurturing environment, which aims to develop both the intellectual and character-building aspects of its students. By integrating specialized learning opportunities with a strong partnership between educators and families, the school strives to provide a unique educational experience that differentiates it from standard neighborhood schools. Its location in the Scottdale area positions it as a key community hub dedicated to preparing elementary-age students for future success.

343

Total Students

27.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

89.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Robert Shaw Theme School
Demographic	Student Count
White	5
Hispanic	10
Black	316
Asian	10
Two or More	1
American Indian	1

Black
316 (92.1 %)
Hispanic
10 (2.9 %)
Asian
10 (2.9 %)
White
5 (1.5 %)
Two or More
1 (0.3 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

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)676-6002
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	343
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	307
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 21

Kindergarten 49

Grade 1 47

Grade 2 51

Grade 3 62

Grade 4 54

Grade 5 59

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Robert Shaw Theme School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	21
Kindergarten	49
Grade 1	47
Grade 2	51
Grade 3	62
Grade 4	54
Grade 5	59

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Robert Shaw Theme School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	176	51.3%
Male	167	48.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)