Idlewood Elementary School

944 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Idlewood Elementary School is a public school located in Tucker, Georgia, serving students in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the DeKalb County School District, the school is situated in a suburban community and focuses on providing a foundational education that emphasizes core academic skills, literacy, and numeracy. The school’s mission generally aligns with district goals of fostering an inclusive learning environment that prepares students for middle school success through a balance of traditional instruction and supportive resources.

Beyond its standard academic curriculum, Idlewood Elementary is known for its commitment to community engagement and student development. The school typically offers various extracurricular activities and support services designed to address the diverse needs of its student body. By utilizing its location in the Tucker area, the school maintains a neighborhood-focused atmosphere, encouraging parental involvement and partnerships to help create a well-rounded educational experience for its diverse population of young learners.

944

Total Students

56.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

94.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Idlewood Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	28
Hispanic	50
Black	712
Asian	134
Two or More	19
American Indian	1

Black
712 (75.4 %)
Asian
134 (14.2 %)
Hispanic
50 (5.3 %)
White
28 (3.0 %)
Two or More
19 (2.0 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

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)874-3202
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	944
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	56.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	889
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 56

Kindergarten 177

Grade 1 133

Grade 2 156

Grade 3 145

Grade 4 132

Grade 5 145

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Idlewood Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	56
Kindergarten	177
Grade 1	133
Grade 2	156
Grade 3	145
Grade 4	132
Grade 5	145

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Idlewood Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	461	48.8%
Male	483	51.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)