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Talley Street Upper Elementary School

Public Grades 3-5

107^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,219 Georgia Elementary Schools

Better than 91% of Georgia elementary schools

Summary

Talley Street Upper Elementary School in Decatur, GA, serves 623 students in grades 3–5 within the City Schools of Decatur district, and has earned a 5-star rating every year for the past six years, consistently ranking in the 91st–94th percentile statewide.

Talley Street stands out for its exceptionally low chronic absenteeism rate of just 4.7%—less than half the district rate (9.5%) and roughly a quarter of the state rate (17.7%). This represents a dramatic improvement from 9.4% just two years ago. Academically, the school posts strong math proficiency rates (74.5% in 3rd grade, 68.7% in 4th, and 77.9% in 5th), which exceed state averages by 26–34 percentage points. Its 5th grade science proficiency of 71.4% surpasses both the district (68.3%) and state (44.2%) averages, and has improved steadily over three years. Perhaps most notably, Talley Street ranks in the 97th percentile statewide for special education students—a standout achievement, as many schools struggle in this area. The school also maintains a favorable 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio.

Compared to nearby schools, Talley Street outperforms most DeKalb County options. For example, Avondale Elementary, just 1.31 miles away, has a chronic absenteeism rate of 33.9% and math proficiency rates below 33%. Even Fernbank Elementary, the highest-performing DeKalb school in the area, trails Talley Street in most metrics. Within its own district, Talley Street trails Fifth Avenue Upper Elementary in some math categories, but beats it in 5th grade science (71.4% vs. 64.8%) and serves a more diverse student population (21.2% free/reduced lunch vs. 11.3%). While per-student spending at Talley Street ($19,026) is lower than nearby PK–2 schools like Westchester Elementary ($30,758) and Clairemont Elementary ($30,032), the school achieves top-tier results with comparatively fewer resources. One area for growth is African American student performance (72nd percentile), which is strong but below the school's overall excellence—though still well above state averages.

623

Students ?

12.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$19,026

Per pupil spending ?

21.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

2617 Talley St
Decatur, GA 30030

(404) 377-1446

District: City Schools of Decatur

Students who attend Talley Street Upper Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Beacon Hill Middle School
High:	Decatur High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

54.3%

African American:

23.1%

Two or more races:

9.6%

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Test scores delayed: 2026 rankings for Georgia do not yet include English Language Arts scores, which will not be released by the Georgia Department of Education until winter 2026.

At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 93rd percentile in 2021 → 91st in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Georgia average (73% vs 47% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 9% of Georgia elementary schools

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school73%

District avg76%

Georgia avg47%

107^th of 1,219

Georgia public elementary schools ?

Top 9%▼ down 2 pts since 2021

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 2Elementary Schools in the City Schools of Decatur

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	92.2	107 of 1219	91.2%	★★★★★
2025	94.7	73 of 1238	94.1%	★★★★★
2024	92.6	102 of 1236	91.7%	★★★★★
2023	92.4	102 of 1223	91.7%	★★★★★
2022	95.4	70 of 1220	94.3%	★★★★★
2021	93.2	88 of 1214	92.8%	★★★★★

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	63.5	228 of 828	72.5%	★★★★☆
2025	74.2	164 of 892	81.6%	★★★★☆
2024	66.0	225 of 879	74.4%	★★★★☆
2023	56.4	309 of 870	64.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	73.1	190 of 876	78.3%	★★★★☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2025	62.5	54 of 120	55.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	53.8	64 of 121	47.1%	★★☆☆☆
2023	53.8	65 of 115	43.5%	★★☆☆☆
2022	76.9	12 of 106	88.7%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	91.9	94 of 1186	92.1%	★★★★★
2025	93.2	81 of 1224	93.4%	★★★★★
2024	90.8	117 of 1223	90.4%	★★★★★
2023	92.5	91 of 1212	92.5%	★★★★★
2022	95.0	65 of 1206	94.6%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	90.8	111 of 1183	90.6%	★★★★★
2025	94.8	68 of 1225	94.4%	★★★★★
2024	92.7	94 of 1220	92.3%	★★★★★
2023	90.3	118 of 1210	90.2%	★★★★★
2022	94.5	70 of 1209	94.2%	★★★★★

Migrant

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2023	80.6	5 of 33	84.8%	★★★★☆
2022	85.5	5 of 36	86.1%	★★★★☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	89.1	3 of 26	88.5%	★★★★★
2025	90.7	3 of 56	94.6%	★★★★★
2024	91.3	3 of 46	93.5%	★★★★★
2023	87.7	3 of 39	92.3%	★★★★★
2022	87.1	4 of 30	86.7%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	96.5	14 of 465	97.0%	★★★★★
2025	86.7	41 of 565	92.7%	★★★★★
2024	87.8	41 of 487	91.6%	★★★★★
2023	73.7	75 of 455	83.5%	★★★★☆
2022	75.8	61 of 415	85.3%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	92.1	27 of 700	96.1%	★★★★★
2025	92.0	37 of 769	95.2%	★★★★★
2024	88.7	59 of 772	92.4%	★★★★★
2023	89.9	55 of 775	92.9%	★★★★★
2022	92.2	35 of 779	95.5%	★★★★★

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Special Education (2026)97th percentile+6 vs school

White (2026)96th percentile+5 vs school

Female (2026)92nd percentile~ school

Male (2026)91st percentile~ school

Multi-racial (2026)88th percentile-3 vs school

Migrant (2023)85th percentile-7 vs school

African American (2026)72nd percentile-19 vs school

Asian (2025)55th percentile-39 vs school

By subject vs Georgia (2025-2026) ?

Mathematics74%+26 vs state

Science71%+27 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2026)	Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2026)						Milestones Assessment Science (2026)		Milestones Assessment Social Studies (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment Algebra I End of Course	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Talley Street Upper Elementary School	Public	3-5	2617 Talley St	Decatur	30030	DeKalb County	City Schools of Decatur	No	No	No	Yes	(404) 377-1446	623	51	12.1	21.2%	338 (54.3%)	144 (23.1%)	40 (6.4%)	40 (6.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	60 (9.6%)	92.2	107^th of 1219 public elementary schools	91.2%		94.7	73^rd of 1238 public elementary schools	94.1%	34		74.5	68.7	77.9				71.4			$19,026	$594	$18,432
Winnona Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	510 Avery St	Decatur	30030	DeKalb County	City Schools of Decatur	No	No	No	No	(404) 370-4490	276	21	13.1	8.0%	177 (64.1%)	34 (12.3%)	18 (6.5%)	14 (5.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	32 (11.6%)								(n/a)											$23,902	$258	$23,643
Glennwood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	440 E Ponce de Leon Ave	Decatur	30030	DeKalb County	City Schools of Decatur	No	No	No	No	(404) 370-4435	184	19	9.8	21.7%	79 (42.9%)	44 (23.9%)	21 (11.4%)	17 (9.2%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (12.0%)								(n/a)											$29,488	$500	$28,987
Clairemont Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	155 Erie Ave	Decatur	30030	DeKalb County	City Schools of Decatur	No	No	No	Yes	(404) 370-4450	162	17	9.8	32.1%	59 (36.4%)	58 (35.8%)	11 (6.8%)	15 (9.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (11.7%)								(n/a)											$30,032	$1,684	$28,348
Avondale Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	8 Lakeshore Dr	Avondale Estates	30002	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 676-5202	521	42	12.4	91.6%	95 (18.2%)	314 (60.3%)	41 (7.9%)	45 (8.6%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (4.4%)	18.9	1009^th of 1219 public elementary schools	17.2%		26.1	908^th of 1238 public elementary schools	26.7%	101		27.0	33.3	22.7				23.8			$19,862	$1,855	$18,007
Oakhurst Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	175 Mead Rd	Decatur	30030	DeKalb County	City Schools of Decatur	No	No	No	No	(404) 370-4470	233	22	10.4	11.2%	143 (61.4%)	26 (11.2%)	15 (6.4%)	15 (6.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (14.6%)								(n/a)											$27,844	$119	$27,725
Museum School Avondale Estates	Public, Charter	K-8	3191 Covington Hwy	Avondale Estates	30002	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	Yes	No	No	No	(404) 292-9760	588	45	13.0	36.2%	290 (49.3%)	197 (33.5%)	43 (7.3%)	20 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	37 (6.3%)	80.5	218^th of 1219 public elementary schools	82.1%		78	255^th of 1238 public elementary schools	79.4%	37	87.9	74.5	57.9	56.0	50.7	58.3	60.3	65.1	45.6	36.8	$18,904	$87	$18,817
DeKalb Arts Academy	Public	K-8	3131 Old Rockbridge Rd	Avondale Estates	30002	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 874-1302	768	52	14.7	76.0%	46 (6.0%)	631 (82.2%)	33 (4.3%)	9 (1.2%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (6.3%)	55.9	480^th of 1219 public elementary schools	60.6%		70.2	325^th of 1238 public elementary schools	73.7%	155		52.1	38.7	63.3	28.7	44.2	50.0	71.5	46.6	22.2	$17,413	$1,669	$15,745
Westchester Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	758 Scott Blvd	Decatur	30030	DeKalb County	City Schools of Decatur	No	No	No	No	(404) 370-4400	174	17	10.3	5.7%	127 (73.0%)	8 (4.6%)	15 (8.6%)	8 (4.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (9.2%)								(n/a)											$30,758	$257	$30,500
Fifth Avenue Upper Elementary School	Public	3-5	101 5th Ave	Decatur	30030	DeKalb County	City Schools of Decatur	No	No	No	No	(404) 370-4460	529	45	11.7	11.3%	366 (69.2%)	62 (11.7%)	26 (4.9%)	31 (5.9%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (7.9%)	95.3	67^th of 1219 public elementary schools	94.5%		96.4	56^th of 1238 public elementary schools	95.5%	11		81.5	92.5	82.4				64.8			$19,783	$175	$19,608

Frequently Asked Questions about Talley Street Upper Elementary School

How many students attend Talley Street Upper Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 623 students attended Talley Street Upper Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Talley Street Upper Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Talley Street Upper Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Beacon Hill Middle School
High : Decatur High School

What is the racial makeup of Talley Street Upper Elementary School?

Students at Talley Street Upper Elementary School are 54% White, 23% African American, 10% Two or more races, 6% Asian, 6% Hispanic.

Is Talley Street Upper Elementary School a good school?

Yes. Talley Street Upper Elementary School ranks in the top 8.8% of Georgia elementary schools.

What district is Talley Street Upper Elementary School in?

City Schools of Decatur

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