Tilson Elementary School serves 261 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
261 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
2%
18%
Black
98%
36%
White
n/a
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Tilson Elementary School?
261 students attend Tilson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Tilson Elementary School students are Black, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tilson Elementary School?
Tilson Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Tilson Elementary School offer ?
Tilson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Tilson Elementary School part of?
Tilson Elementary School is part of Dekalb County School District.
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