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Dresden Elementary School

2449 Dresden Dr
Atlanta, GA 30341
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 615 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Dresden Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 8% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 8% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 615 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50% in GA
  • : 8% (Btm 50%)
  • : 8% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Dresden Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

Category
Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Dresden Elementary School's student population of 615 students has declined by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has declined by 39% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
615 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Dresden Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dresden Elementary School is 0.14, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (GA)
#2141 out of 2204 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Dresden Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
8%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Dresden Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
8%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Dresden Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤5%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Dresden Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Dresden Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Dresden Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
93%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Dresden Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Dresden Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
1%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Dresden Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Dresden Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Georgia by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Dresden Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Georgia.
0.14
This chart displays the diversity score of Dresden Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Dresden Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
4%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Dresden Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dresden Elementary School's ranking?
Dresden Elementary School is ranked #2141 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Dresden Elementary School often compared to?
Dresden Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Huntley Hills Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 8% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Dresden Elementary School?
615 students attend Dresden Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Dresden Elementary School students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dresden Elementary School?
Dresden Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dresden Elementary School offer ?
Dresden Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Dresden Elementary School part of?
Dresden Elementary School is part of Dekalb County School District.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-calendar">School Calendar

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Thanksgiving Break
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Last Day of 1st Semester
December 20, 2024 (Friday)
First Day of 2nd Semester
January 07, 2025 (Tuesday)
Spring Break
April 07, 2025 (Monday)
Last Day of School
May 29, 2025 (Thursday)

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 615 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 8% (Btm 50%)
  • : 8% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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