The top reported proficiency rate is 100% in Social studies. The lowest is 60% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Clairemont Elementary School
Clairemont Elementary School is a small neighborhood school in Decatur serving kindergarten through second grade. It sits in the walkable, downtown-adjacent character of the city, where residents can access the school by foot or car from nearby residential blocks in this compact, four-square-mile municipality.
The school enrolled around a small number of students, with enrollment distributed across pre-K, kindergarten, first grade, and second grade. The student body is economically and racially mixed. Roughly a share of the enrollment qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch. The student body is racially diverse, with Black students making up the largest share, followed by white students, with smaller populations of Asian, Hispanic, and multiracial students.
Testing data available from Clairemont covers grades three through eight results on the Georgia Milestones, using assessment data from the late 2010s and mid-2010s. On the most recent results reported, in English language arts, a solid majority of students scored at proficient or above. In mathematics, the proficiency rate was somewhat lower, though still above half. On science, proficiency sat in the mid-range. An older assessment in social studies showed full proficiency, though that assessment has since been discontinued. The school's overall proficiency index across tested subjects places it in the top quartile relative to districts in DeKalb County. Testing participation was strong across the subjects where participation was reported.
The school's enrollment, grade band, and position as a neighborhood elementary school mean it does not report graduation rates, chronic absenteeism, or some other metrics that apply to schools serving higher grades. Data on special education and English learner populations was not available. The school website was not provided, so current program details and contact information would need to be obtained directly from the school or the City Schools of Decatur district office.
Decatur itself is a progressive, densely walkable small city east of Atlanta, with a tree-lined downtown square anchored by the courthouse, restaurants, shops, and civic events. The city has three MARTA transit stations on the Blue Line, strong street-level walkability rated at the "Walker's Paradise" level, and mixed-income residential neighborhoods radiating from downtown. Housing in the area is appreciating and carries above-national rent and mortgage costs, reflecting strong demand for walkable urban living near Atlanta. The Decatur Housing Authority and recent affordable developments like Village at Legacy are working to maintain economic diversity in the community. The school system is small, independent, and neighborhood-focused, with all schools distributed across the city's compact footprint rather than on separate campuses.
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