Dunwoody Springs Elementary School

Dunwoody Springs Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5
8100 Roberts Dr,  Atlanta, GA
Fulton County Schools
4.3
540 Students
B+
Niche Grade
At Dunwoody Springs Elementary School, the focus is on the future, preparing children for success with hands-on learning experiences that relate to the real world. Children can enroll in any of four curricula offered by the school: Exceptional Children, Talented and Gifted, English to Speakers of Other Languages, or preschool Special Education. With a student population of more than 500 students, Dunwoody Springs Elementary School partners with parents to help maintain the school’s focus on responsibility and behavior. The school’s PTO and teachers schedule fun events throughout the school year, too. Whether it’s a fun kick-off party at the beginning of the year, an Earth Day event that teaches stewardship, or science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics, or STEAM, week activities that combine learning and fun.

School Details

Head of School
Ivy Goggins
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Math Proficiency
37%
Reading Proficiency
36%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
A-
Teachers
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
36%
Math Proficiency
37%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
45
Full Time Teachers
45
Teachers in First or Second Year
16.3%

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
9.9%
State Average
13%
Science
4.6%
State Average
9.3%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
529:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.2%
Female
49.8%
Black
52.3%
Hispanic
26.8%
White
12.2%
Two or more races
6.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
4.3 40 Reviews
1.0 parent
2/3/2025
I had two kids enrolled in this school for two different grades (2ns & 4th), the 2nd grade teacher (Ms. DiNapoli) was excellent, her class was engaging and my son was doing very good with her. My other child however had a new teacher who was very young and inexperienced. My child was coming from Gwi...
4.0 parent
4/8/2024
Dunwoody Springs is a diverse learning community. There is involvement opportunities for families to help the school thrive. If you are considering moving to the area, please give DSES a chance. Too many families are choosing private over their local public school and it is hurting the school.
5.0 parent
8/23/2023
Our daughter started Kindergarten at DSES. She is now in the 1st grade. The staff is amazing and kind. It is a great place culturally and we are very happy!!!!
5.0 parent
2/12/2021
My son has attended this school from Kindergarten to the 4th grade. He has made lasting friendships and has flourished academically. The teachers and staff are top-notch and the location can't be beat.

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