McLendon Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Decatur, Georgia 30033 · DeKalb County
#748 of 1,308 elementary schools in Georgia
#35518 of 50,301 nationally
About McLendon Elementary School
McLendon Elementary School is a public elementary located in Decatur, in the DeKalb County school district of Georgia, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 342 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 34.6 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 748th of 1,308 ranked elementary schools in Georgia. Its strongest component is students per teacher (88th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (3th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 342.
There are 42 schools in Decatur; McLendon Elementary School ranks 16th of 42 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)42%
- Reading proficiency (30%)37%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)100%
- Students per teacher (15%)11.0
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for McLendon Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 342
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 100%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 11.0
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 37%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 42%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near McLendon Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Laurel Ridge Elementary School
Decatur · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
440 students · 1.8 km away
Druid Hills Middle School
Decatur · Public middle · Grades 6–8
985 students · 2.0 km away
Robert Shaw Theme School
Scottdale · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
307 students · 2.1 km away
Indian Creek Elementary School
Clarkston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
967 students · 2.3 km away
Clarkston High School
Clarkston · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,441 students · 2.6 km away
International Community School
Decatur · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
501 students · 2.6 km away
DeKalb Arts Academy
Avondale Estates · Public elementary · Grades K–8
768 students · 2.8 km away
Avondale Elementary School
Avondale Estates · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
521 students · 3.4 km away
Jolly Elementary School
Clarkston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
790 students · 3.4 km away
Coralwood Education Center
Decatur · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
218 students · 3.6 km away
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341 students
Winterville Elementary School
Winterville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
343 students
Annette Winn Elementary School
Lithia Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
341 students
Mitchell County Primary School
Camilla · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
343 students
Pooler Elementary School
Pooler · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
340 students
Frequently asked questions
Is McLendon Elementary School a good school?
McLendon Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 34.6 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #748 of 1,308 in Georgia. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does McLendon Elementary School rank in Georgia?
McLendon Elementary School ranks #748 of 1,308 elementary schools in Georgia and #35518 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend McLendon Elementary School?
McLendon Elementary School had 342 students in 2025.
Is McLendon Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
McLendon Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near McLendon Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of McLendon Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.