Public schools in Ellenwood, GA
6 open public schools with an address in Ellenwood, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
6
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
5,002
6 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
15.3:1
Georgia median 13.7:1
Charter schools
2
0 virtual
An overview of Ellenwood public schools
The federal directory lists 6 public schools in Ellenwood, GA: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high. The 6 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 5,002 students, an average of 834 per school. The largest campus is Morrow High School (2,077 students), and the largest elementary school is East Clayton Elementary School (641).
Clayton County operates the most schools here (4), and 2 regular districts have at least one Ellenwood campus. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 15.3:1, higher than the statewide school median of 13.7:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 2 charter schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 98% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Ellenwood
Elementary schools in Ellenwood
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Grove Elementary School DeKalb County | PK–05 | 531 | 14:1 | |
| East Clayton Elementary School Clayton County | PK–05 | 641 | 15.6:1 | |
| Utopian Academy for the Arts Elementary School Clayton County · Charter | KG–05 | 317 | 16.7:1 |
Middle schools in Ellenwood
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utopian Academy for the Arts Middle School Clayton County · Charter | 06–08 | 315 | 15:1 |
High schools in Ellenwood
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Grove High School DeKalb County | 09–12 | 1,121 | 14.4:1 | |
| Morrow High School Clayton County | 09–12 | 2,077 | 20:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White0.6%
- Hispanic14.3%
- Black78.6%
- Asian3.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.5%
Enrollment-weighted across 6 Ellenwood schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (5,002 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Ellenwood
How many public schools are in Ellenwood, GA?
The current NCES directory lists 6 open public schools with a location address in Ellenwood: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high. Together they reported 5,002 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Ellenwood?
Schools with an address in Ellenwood belong to 2 education agencies, led by Clayton County (4 schools), DeKalb County (2 schools). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Ellenwood?
Morrow High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Ellenwood, with 2,077 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Ellenwood?
Yes. 2 of the 6 public schools in Ellenwood are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Utopian Academy for the Arts Elementary School, Utopian Academy for the Arts Middle School. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Ellenwood schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Ellenwood public schools is 15.3:1, higher than the Georgia school median of 13.7:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Ellenwood guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Georgia cities