Serving 615 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Dresden Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 8% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 8% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 615 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dresden Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Dresden Elementary School's student population of 615 students has declined by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has declined by 39% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
615 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Dresden Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dresden Elementary School is 0.14, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2141 out of 2204 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
93%
18%
Black
2%
36%
White
1%
36%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dresden Elementary School's ranking?
Dresden Elementary School is ranked #2141 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Dresden Elementary School often compared to?
Dresden Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Huntley Hills Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 8% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Dresden Elementary School?
615 students attend Dresden Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Dresden Elementary School students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dresden Elementary School?
Dresden Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dresden Elementary School offer ?
Dresden Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Dresden Elementary School part of?
Dresden Elementary School is part of Dekalb County School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Thanksgiving Break
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Last Day of 1st Semester
December 20, 2024 (Friday)
First Day of 2nd Semester
January 07, 2025 (Tuesday)
Spring Break
April 07, 2025 (Monday)
Last Day of School
May 29, 2025 (Thursday)
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