Dunwoody Elementary School

Public PK, KG-5

 1923 Womack Rd
       Dunwoody, GA  30338


(678) 875-4002

District: DeKalb County

SchoolDigger Rank:
74th of 1,243 Georgia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,414 Help


Students who attend Dunwoody Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Peachtree Middle School
High:    Dunwoody High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.0 Help
Number of students:  796

Racial breakdown:

White:
33.0%
Asian:
30.0%
African American:
21.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  18.2% Help


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Compare Details Dunwoody Elementary School ranks better than 94% of elementary schools in Georgia. It also ranks 3rd among 79 ranked elementary schools in the DeKalb County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 94.94. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Dunwoody Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (33%), Asian (30%), African American (21.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 18.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dunwoody Elementary School is 14, which is the 36th best among 79 elementary schools in the DeKalb County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dunwoody Elementary School is $10,414. 69 elementary schools in the DeKalb County School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Dunwoody Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

DeKalb County:

SchoolDigger ranks DeKalb County 136th of 201 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Dunwoody Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2011 81.74 172nd 1212 85.8%
2014 80.86 168th 1231 86.4%
2015 96.57 43rd 1240 96.5%
2016 95.01 61st 1233 95.1%
2017 94.10 64th 1205 94.7%
2018 94.16 68th 1209 94.4%
2019 94.24 63rd 1234 94.9%
2021 91.31 104th 1214 91.4%
2022 95.98 62nd 1244 95.0%
2023 94.94 74th 1242 94.0%
See the entire list of Georgia Elementary School Rankings!

Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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All ratings (Avg rating: 4)
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Reviews:
by a parent
Thursday, March 5, 2020

Open Quote My experience at Dunwoody Elementary is not pleasant. First of all, people who is not Caucasian moved from bigger city will notice that right a way. This school is very bias to Caucasian Families. Specially Registrar and reception personnel. Lady who works there is the most rude and arrogant person I have ever seen!!!! She suppose to help parents and students for everyone's convenience. But this lady is yelling parents and giving instructions what to do and pointing on the face and more...simply she is not professional receptionist nor registrar. Of course some parents do not follow procedure or guide line but parents are not work there and not many parents knows the rules and regulations like receptionist do. This lady is there to help them to guide and help what parents need instead of shook her head and yelling and pointing fingers and giving directions to parents in front of others. sometimes it could be very embarrassed. We have been many other schools and they were professional and treat others with respect. I can't believe that such a nice area with above than average grade public school receptionist registrar doesn't know how to respect families? I also noticed that she only look down and yelling certain race families. She think she is the boss and very ignorant and arrogant plus way too much bias. Also, there are minimal academical issues such as lack of communication channels between school and parents and no advance classes for students such as separate gifted classes. Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, June 27, 2018

Open Quote This is a great school. Very diverse and open for everybody. My daughter have been there for past two years. She started with 'English as second language' lessons and after year and a half was certified for gifted program (and her English is fluent now). Great thanks to Mrs. Abamonte, she is a very caring and professional teacher. Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, October 19, 2017

Open Quote My husband and I were so excited for our child to join the Dunwoody family however quickly found out that African American children and not treated the same as their counterparts. During registration, there was one other African American family and myself, in which their registration was denied. I called daily to ensure my child's acceptance and was never answer. My daughter eventually started school and soon after, our address was asked to be verified by Mrs. Kirtdoll. She went as far as to contact the names and number of our contact log for verification, which is totally unethical. Mrs. Kirtdoll & staff does not support African Americans attending Dunwoody and they will do everything in their power to make your life a living nightmare. Eventually, Ms. Menon, the assistant principal removed my innocent daughter from her learning environment and refused to allow her to return to class. Ms. Menon contacted me to pick up my child because they had withdrew her, needless to say I was appalled. Dunwoody Elementary is a great school, but their treatment of African Americans are extremely hurtful and shameful. Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, December 7, 2016

Open Quote Great school, with caring teacher and a very active PTA base. STEM certifaction was a huge step forward. Close Quote


by a parent
Friday, December 11, 2015

Open Quote My daughter was distinguished for GA MILES TEST PERFORMANCE. She loves the school and teachers. Also music and arts are encourage. My daughter is a Dunwoody singer and plays violin. I really admire her music teachers. Close Quote


by a parent
Monday, October 17, 2011

Open Quote I love Dunwoody Elementary School on Womack Road in the heart of Dunwoody. My oldest child went to Vanderlyn Elementary (just one block over), and my younger two have been at Dunwoody Elementary for the past two years. The building is brand-new and state-of-the-art. The principal and assistant principals are very impressive. (Assistant Principal Jennifer Sanders used to be assistant principal at Vanderlyn.) Many teachers at Dunwoody Elementary School came over from Vanderlyn Elementary and Austin Elementary, and the school is populated by families who came over from Vanderlyn, Austin and Chesnut. The TAG teachers (called "Discovery" in Dekalb County) are fantastic. My seven-year-old has a wonderful teacher (who came over from Vanderlyn), and my ten-year-old has very good teachers, too (two came over from Vanderlyn, one came over from Austin, and one is new to teaching and great). Students at Dunwoody Elementary get to choose Orchestra, Band or General Music, and one of my children is in her second year of violin there. Children can also take French, Spanish, and advanced Art classes after school, as well as choose from a number of academic and extracurricular clubs. Great school. I expect it to be one of best in the area. Definitely worth a look if you are considering coming to Dunwoody! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Dunwoody Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2010 450 120 85 55 5 1 10 0 726
2011 452 123 78 64 5 0 16 0 738
2012 470 166 228 75 1 2 24 0 966
2013 460 173 206 81 3 3 26 0 952
2014 431 188 212 69 4 1 27 0 932
2015 400 193 250 93 2 3 37 0 978
2016 426 181 277 118 3 3 37 0 1045
2017 423 175 284 106 2 3 40 0 1033
2018 438 172 343 88 3 1 45 0 1090
2019 410 171 438 105 3 1 46 0 1174
2020 396 181 432 102 9 1 57 0 1178
2021 304 149 342 72 11 0 56 0 934
2022 269 166 288 74 6 0 46 0 849
2023 263 171 239 71 4 0 48 0 796

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Dunwoody Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 726 41.5 17.4 14
2011 738 38.5 19.1 14.6
2012 966 61.0 15.8 11.3
2013 952 59.0 16.1 10.8
2014 932 58.0 16.0 12.7
2015 978 61.0 16.0 13.8
2016 1045 64.0 16.3 10.6
2017 1033 65.0 15.8 10.6
2018 1090 66.0 16.5 9.5
2019 1174 78.0 15.0 8.6
2020 1178 83.0 14.1 10.1
2021 934 89.0 10.4 9.5
2022 849 75.0 11.3 n/a
2023 796 56.5 14.0 18.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Dunwoody Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 726 41.5 17.4 14
2011 738 38.5 19.1 14.6
2012 966 61.0 15.8 11.3
2013 952 59.0 16.1 10.8
2014 932 58.0 16.0 12.7
2015 978 61.0 16.0 13.8
2016 1045 64.0 16.3 10.6
2017 1033 65.0 15.8 10.6
2018 1090 66.0 16.5 9.5
2019 1174 78.0 15.0 8.6
2020 1178 83.0 14.1 10.1
2021 934 89.0 10.4 9.5
2022 849 75.0 11.3 n/a
2023 796 56.5 14.0 18.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Dunwoody Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $348 (3.7%) $8,980 (96.3%) $9,328
2018 $580 (6.1%) $8,873 (93.9%) $9,453
2019 $435 (4.2%) $9,979 (95.8%) $10,414

Data source: Georgia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Dunwoody Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 63rd of 1234 Elementary schoolsRanks 74th of 1242 Elementary schools
 0.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Dunwoody Elementary School)8069.1
 10.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (DeKalb County)33.531.7
 1.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4238.6
 3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Dunwoody Elementary School)83.575.5
 8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (DeKalb County)40.133.8
 6.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)5245.6
 6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Dunwoody Elementary School)73.971.7
 2.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (DeKalb County)34.430.2
 4.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4236.1
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Dunwoody Elementary School)74.784
 9.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (DeKalb County)35.533.9
 1.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4945.7
 3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Dunwoody Elementary School)74.471.3
 3.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (DeKalb County)37.433.9
 3.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4541.6
 3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Dunwoody Elementary School)62.465.5
 3.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (DeKalb County)30.525.3
 5.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4137.4
 3.6%
5th Grade Science (Dunwoody Elementary School)67.760.9
 6.8%
   5th Grade Science (DeKalb County)33.927.9
 6%
   5th Grade Science (Georgia)4340
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students1174796
 32.2%
African American171171
American Indian34
 33.3%
Asian438239
 45.4%
Hispanic10571
 32.4%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White410263
 35.9%
Two or More Races4648
 4.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients8.6%18.2%
 9.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Dunwoody Elementary School

Students who attend Dunwoody Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Peachtree Middle School
High : Dunwoody High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 796 students attended Dunwoody Elementary School.

Students at Dunwoody Elementary School are 33% White, 30% Asian, 21% African American, 9% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races.

Yes. Dunwoody Elementary School ranks in the top 6.0% of Georgia elementary schools.


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