The top reported proficiency rate is 91% in Social studies. The lowest is 64% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Glennwood Elementary School
Glennwood Elementary School serves pre-kindergarten through second grade in Decatur, a compact walkable city just east of Atlanta. The school enrolls a small student body, with enrollment distributed across the four grades, and sits within a community that is a mix of downtown density, tree-lined residential neighborhoods, and significant growth in infill housing and affordable residential development.
The most recent state assessment data available comes from the 2018-19 school year and covers grades three through eight, which means only the school's third-grade cohort at that time was tested. In math and English language arts proficiency, the school's results were in the mid-seventies range. In science, measured from an earlier year, the proficiency rate was lower, in the low sixties. These are single snapshots from several years ago, and current performance cannot be determined from the data provided. Among districts in DeKalb County, the school's proficiency index places it in the top quartile, reflecting relatively strong performance on the assessments that were administered.
The student body is economically diverse. Roughly one-fifth of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. In racial and ethnic composition, the school has students from multiple backgrounds, with the largest share white, followed by black and multiracial students, and smaller enrollments of Asian and Hispanic students. Data on the number and rate of students receiving special education services and English learner supports were not available.
Decatur itself is experiencing sustained growth and infill development. The downtown area anchors civic life around the historic courthouse square, which hosts farmers markets, concerts, and festivals. The city has three MARTA transit stations and is known for high walkability and tree-lined streets. Major current and planned residential projects include affordable housing developments such as Village at Legacy (townhomes and apartments targeted for completion through 2026) and Phoenix Station (opened in 2024-2025). The Decatur Housing Authority has been active in residential development and renovation since the mid-2000s, and the city adopted a Mandatory Inclusionary Housing policy in 2020. Just beyond the city limits, the Lulah Hills redevelopment of the former North DeKalb Mall is planned for mixed-use development with multifamily units, townhomes, retail, and grocery.
The housing market in the 30030 zip code, where the school is located, shows home values well above state benchmarks and national averages. Rents are also elevated. The affordability metrics suggest that purchasing at these prices would require a household income substantially above median, though renting may be within reach for households near the area median income. The area's major employers are concentrated in government, education, and health care, with Emory Decatur Hospital, DeKalb County government, Emory University, and the CDC all nearby.
No recent enrollment trends or program offerings specific to the school were available, and state testing data is now several years old. A parent seeking current academic information and enrollment patterns may want to contact the school or the City Schools of Decatur district directly.
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