Chesnut Elementary School
Chesnut Elementary School
About This School
Preschool | Grades PK-3 | Dekalb County
Chesnut Elementary School is located in Dunwoody, GA and is one of 94 elementary schools in Dekalb County School District. It is a charter school that serves 532 students in grades PK-3.
Charter schools are public schools, but differ from traditional public schools in that they are independent and are operated by educators, parents, community leaders, educational entrepreneurs, or others. Funding for charter schools is based on designated local or state educational organizations. Those organizations are responsible for monitoring and assessing the quality and effectiveness of education, but permit the schools to operate outside of the traditional public school education system.
Chesnut Elementary School made AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Georgia in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Chesnut Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Chesnut Elementary School had 16 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Georgia average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Chesnut Elementary School's students and teachers. more
Charter schools are public schools, but differ from traditional public schools in that they are independent and are operated by educators, parents, community leaders, educational entrepreneurs, or others. Funding for charter schools is based on designated local or state educational organizations. Those organizations are responsible for monitoring and assessing the quality and effectiveness of education, but permit the schools to operate outside of the traditional public school education system.
Chesnut Elementary School made AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Georgia in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Chesnut Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Chesnut Elementary School had 16 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Georgia average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Chesnut Elementary School's students and teachers. more
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| North Peachtree Academy 0.8 miles | n/a | |
| Hightower Elementary School 1.1 miles |  |
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| Huntley Hills Elementary School 1.2 miles |  |
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| Dunwoody Elementary School 1.4 miles |  |
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| Kingsley Elementary School 1.4 miles | |
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 532
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Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, Chesnut Elementary School had 29% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Georgia had 57% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2011)
White
46%
Black
31%
Hispanic
13%
Asian/Pacific Islander
7%
Two or More Races
3%
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Dekalb County District Spending
$10,319Per Pupil
The Dekalb County spends $10,319 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 61% on instruction, 35% on support services, 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Dekalb County District
16:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2011, Chesnut Elementary School had 16 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Georgia average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher.
Compare to other schools in Dekalb County School DistrictTest Scores
About the CRCT
What is it?
The Criterion-Referenced Competency Test (CRCT) is an annual test used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in grades 1 through 8 in English language arts and math, and in grades 3 through 8 in science and social studies.
How is it Scored?
Students are rated at one of three levels: did not meet standards, meets standards, and exceeds standards. The goal is for all students to meet or exceed the state standards.
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