Laurel Ridge Elementary School

Elementary No virtual instruction Decatur, GA Grades PK–05 Suburb: Large Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA SchoolScore™ B (79.1)
  • 440 Students
  • 36.0 Teachers (FTE)
  • 12.2:1 Student:Teacher
  • PK–05 Grade Range
  • Open Status
  • (678)874-6902 Phone
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Laurel Ridge Elementary School
Decatur, GA 30033
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades PK–05 SchoolScore™ B (79.1)
440
Students
36.0
Teachers
12.2:1
Student:Teacher
(678)874-6902
Phone

Laurel Ridge Elementary School is a public school administered by the DeKalb County district in Decatur, GEORGIA, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades PK–05.

Key statistics: 440 students enrolled; a 12.2:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Suburb: Large by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Georgia Elementary School Average
Enrollment
440.0
State avg: 608.0
▼ 28% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
12.22:1
State avg: 13.3:1
▼ 8% better
Free Lunch %
39.5%
State avg: 74.2%
▼ 47% better
School Details
School Name
Laurel Ridge Elementary School
NCESSCH ID
130174000700
State School ID
GA-644-4060
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
1215 Balsam Dr
City
Decatur
State
Georgia
ZIP Code
30033
County
DeKalb County
Metro Area
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Suburb: Large
Cong. District
1305
State Leg. Upper
13010
State Leg. Lower
13086
Latitude
33.8154
Longitude
-84.276
Grades Offered
Pre-K Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
👥
440
Total Students
👩‍🏫
36.0
Teachers FTE
📐
12.2:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
36.0
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)36.0
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 174 39.5%
Not Applicable 70 15.9%
District Info
District Name
DeKalb County
LEAID
1301740
State LEA ID
GA-644
Phone
(678)676-1200
Website
–
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Stone Mountain
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$1,789,697K
Federal Revenue
$192,183K
State Revenue
$574,958K
Local Revenue
$1,022,556K
Total Expenditure
$1,483,983K
Instruction Exp.
$806,139K
Support Services
$534,763K
Other Current Exp.
$78,600K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Laurel Ridge Elementary School

1
Druid Hills Middle School
Decatur · Middle
0.3 mi
2
Coralwood Education Center
Decatur · Elementary
1.1 mi
3
McLendon Elementary School
Decatur · Elementary
1.1 mi
4
International Community School
Decatur · Elementary
1.2 mi
5
Oak Grove Elementary School
Atlanta · Elementary
1.6 mi
6
Briarlake Elementary School
Decatur · Elementary
1.7 mi
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Ratio
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Free Lunch
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Free Lunch
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Laurel Ridge Elementary School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Laurel Ridge Elementary School?
440 students are enrolled at Laurel Ridge Elementary School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Laurel Ridge Elementary School have?
Laurel Ridge Elementary School has 36.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.2:1.
What grades does Laurel Ridge Elementary School serve?
Laurel Ridge Elementary School serves grades PK through 05.
Is Laurel Ridge Elementary School a charter school?
Laurel Ridge Elementary School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Laurel Ridge Elementary School located in?
Laurel Ridge Elementary School is located in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metropolitan area.
What school district does Laurel Ridge Elementary School belong to?
Laurel Ridge Elementary School is part of the DeKalb County school district.
How much does DeKalb County spend per student?
The DeKalb County district spends approximately $3,372,688,636 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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