Panola Way Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Lithonia, Georgia 30058 · DeKalb County
#1305 of 1,308 elementary schools in Georgia
#49733 of 50,301 nationally
About Panola Way Elementary School
Panola Way Elementary School is a public elementary located in Lithonia, in the DeKalb County school district of Georgia, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 550 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 8.9 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1305th of 1,308 ranked elementary schools in Georgia. Its strongest component is students per teacher (34th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (3th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 550.
There are 20 schools in Lithonia; Panola Way Elementary School ranks 20th of 20 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)15%
- Reading proficiency (30%)18%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)100%
- Students per teacher (15%)16.2
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 Panola Way Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 550
- 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
- 16.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 18%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 15%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Panola Way Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Miller Grove Middle School
Decatur · Public middle · Grades 6–8
625 students · 1.4 km away
Marbut Elementary School
Lithonia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
427 students · 1.6 km away
Redan Middle School
Lithonia · Public middle · Grades 6–8
623 students · 1.8 km away
Miller Grove High School
Lithonia · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,073 students · 2.8 km away
Mary McLeod Bethune Middle School
Decatur · Public middle · Grades 6–8
655 students · 3.1 km away
Woodridge Elementary School
Stone Mountain · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
444 students · 3.3 km away
Redan High School
Stone Mountain · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,052 students · 3.4 km away
Redan Elementary School
Lithonia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
525 students · 3.6 km away
Lithonia High School
Lithonia · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,547 students · 3.7 km away
Fairington Elementary School
Lithonia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
461 students · 3.7 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Georgia with a comparable Enrollment.
Lewis Elementary School
Kennesaw · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
550 students
Bacon County Primary School
Alma · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
551 students
Hoboken Elementary School
Hoboken · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
551 students
Chesnut Elementary School
Dunwoody · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
551 students
Pine Ridge Elementary School
Stone Mountain · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
551 students
Bessie L. Baggett Elementary
Powder Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
549 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Panola Way Elementary School a good school?
Panola Way Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 8.9 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1305 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 Panola Way Elementary School rank in Georgia?
Panola Way Elementary School ranks #1305 of 1,308 elementary schools in Georgia and #49733 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Panola Way Elementary School?
Panola Way Elementary School had 550 students in 2025.
Is Panola Way Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Panola Way Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Panola Way Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Panola Way Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.