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Leslie J. Steele Elementary School (Closed 2009)

2162 Second Avenue
Decatur, GA 30032
Leslie J. Steele Elementary School serves 262 students in grades Prekindergarten-5. 
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was equal to the Georgia state level of 14:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
262 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (GA)
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
5%
19%
Black
95%
36%
White
n/a
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.10
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Leslie J. Steele Elementary School?
262 students attend Leslie J. Steele Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Leslie J. Steele Elementary School students are Black, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Leslie J. Steele Elementary School?
Leslie J. Steele Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Leslie J. Steele Elementary School offer ?
Leslie J. Steele Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Leslie J. Steele Elementary School part of?
Leslie J. Steele Elementary School is part of Dekalb County School District.

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