At a glance
Reported students
184
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
18.6
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
9.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–02
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Georgia elementary enrollment
1st percentile
Compared with 1,298 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
276
Glennwood Elementary School: 184 reported students.
State peer staffing position
4th percentile
9.9:1 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
- 166
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17.9
- Student–teacher ratio
- 9.3:1
What the reported data says about Glennwood Elementary School
Glennwood Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–02 in Decatur. It is one of 9 current school records connected to City Schools of Decatur. NCES reports 184 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 1st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 9.9:1, 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 White (42.9%) and Black (23.9%). English learners represent 3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 7.2%. 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 Glennwood Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 9.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 18.6 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 0.5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 3%
- Students with disabilities
- 7.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 21.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White42.9%
- Hispanic11.4%
- Black23.9%
- Asian9.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial12%
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 City Schools of Decatur
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Westchester Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–02
174 reported students
Clairemont Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–02
162 reported students
Oakhurst Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–02
233 reported students
Winnona Park Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–02
276 reported students
Fifth Avenue Upper Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 03–05
529 reported students
Talley Street Upper Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 03–05
623 reported students
Public schools near Glennwood 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Talley Street Upper Elementary School Elementary · City Schools of Decatur | 03–05 | 623 | 0.5 mi |
| Clairemont Elementary School Elementary · City Schools of Decatur | PK–02 | 162 | 0.6 mi |
| Winnona Park Elementary School Elementary · City Schools of Decatur | PK–02 | 276 | 0.8 mi |
| Westchester Elementary School Elementary · City Schools of Decatur | PK–02 | 174 | 1.1 mi |
| Museum School Avondale Estates Elementary · Charter · DeKalb County | KG–08 | 588 | 1.2 mi |
| Oakhurst Elementary School Elementary · City Schools of Decatur | PK–02 | 233 | 1.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Glennwood Elementary School
What grades does Glennwood Elementary School serve?
Glennwood Elementary School reports grades PK–02 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in City Schools of Decatur.
How many students attend Glennwood Elementary School?
Glennwood Elementary School reported 184 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 1st percentile among 1,298 Georgia elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 166 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Glennwood Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 9.9:1, based on 184 students and 18.6 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 Glennwood Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Glennwood Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on City Schools of Decatur attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Glennwood Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
21.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Glennwood Elementary School in?
Glennwood Elementary School is part of City Schools of Decatur, based in Decatur, GA, which operates 9 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Glennwood Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Talley Street Upper Elementary School (0.5 mi), Clairemont Elementary School (0.6 mi), Winnona Park Elementary School (0.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.