At a glance
Reported students
279
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
23.3
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Georgia elementary enrollment
5th percentile
Compared with 1,298 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
494
Paul L. Dunbar Elementary School: 279 reported students.
State peer staffing position
22nd percentile
12:1 reported; state peer median 13.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 285
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.4:1
What the reported data says about Paul L. Dunbar Elementary School
Paul L. Dunbar Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Atlanta. It is one of 87 current school records connected to Atlanta Public Schools. NCES reports 279 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,298 elementary schools in Georgia with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 580 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 5th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12:1, below the Georgia median of 13.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (95.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.5%). English learners represent 1.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 8.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Paul L. Dunbar Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 12:1 student–teacher ratio and 23.3 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 8.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 100%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1.25
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.07
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White0%
- Hispanic2.5%
- Black95.3%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Atlanta Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Peyton Forest Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
283 reported students
L. O. Kimberly Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
270 reported students
Finch Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
291 reported students
Emma Hutchinson Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
295 reported students
Barack and Michelle Obama Academy
Elementary · Grades PK–05
297 reported students
Cleveland Avenue Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
253 reported students
Public schools near Paul L. Dunbar Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles L. Gideons Elementary School Elementary · Atlanta Public Schools | PK–05 | 311 | 0.8 mi |
| Wesley International Academy Charter Elementary · Charter · Atlanta Public Schools | KG–08 | 776 | 1.2 mi |
| M. A. Jones Elementary School Elementary · Atlanta Public Schools | PK–05 | 461 | 1.3 mi |
| Barack and Michelle Obama Academy Elementary · Atlanta Public Schools | PK–05 | 297 | 1.4 mi |
| Michael R. Hollis Innovation Academy Elementary · Atlanta Public Schools | PK–08 | 583 | 1.5 mi |
| Atlanta Neighborhood Charter - Elementary Elementary · Charter · Atlanta Public Schools | KG–05 | 394 | 1.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Paul L. Dunbar Elementary School
What grades does Paul L. Dunbar Elementary School serve?
Paul L. Dunbar Elementary School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Atlanta Public Schools.
How many students attend Paul L. Dunbar Elementary School?
Paul L. Dunbar Elementary School reported 279 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 5th percentile among 1,298 Georgia elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 285 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Paul L. Dunbar Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 12:1, based on 279 students and 23.3 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Georgia median for the same school level is 13.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Paul L. Dunbar Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Paul L. Dunbar Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Atlanta Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Paul L. Dunbar Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
100% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Paul L. Dunbar Elementary School in?
Paul L. Dunbar Elementary School is part of Atlanta Public Schools, based in Atlanta, GA, which operates 87 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Paul L. Dunbar Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Charles L. Gideons Elementary School (0.8 mi), Wesley International Academy Charter (1.2 mi), M. A. Jones Elementary School (1.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.