Paul L. Dunbar Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Atlanta, Georgia 30312 · Atlanta Public Schools
#1223 of 1,308 elementary schools in Georgia
#47363 of 50,301 nationally
About Paul L. Dunbar Elementary School
Paul L. Dunbar Elementary School is a public elementary located in Atlanta, in the Atlanta Public Schools school district of Georgia, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 279 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 15.6 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1223rd of 1,308 ranked elementary schools in Georgia. Its strongest component is students per teacher (78th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (3th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 279.
There are 133 schools in Atlanta; Paul L. Dunbar Elementary School ranks 111th of 126 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)17%
- Reading proficiency (30%)17%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)100%
- Students per teacher (15%)12.1
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 Paul L. Dunbar Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 279
- 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
- 12.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 17%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 17%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Paul L. Dunbar Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Charles L. Gideons Elementary School
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311 students · 1.3 km away
Martin L. King Jr. Middle School
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879 students · 1.9 km away
Wesley International Academy Charter
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Herman J. Russell West End Academy
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342 students · 2.0 km away
M. A. Jones Elementary School
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461 students · 2.0 km away
Booker T. Washington High School
Atlanta · Public high · Grades 9–12
856 students · 2.3 km away
Barack and Michelle Obama Academy
Atlanta · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
297 students · 2.3 km away
Michael R. Hollis Innovation Academy
Atlanta · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
583 students · 2.4 km away
Atlanta Neighborhood Charter - Elementary
Atlanta · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
394 students · 2.4 km away
Thomas Heathe Slater Elementary School
Atlanta · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
496 students · 2.7 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Paul L. Dunbar Elementary School a good school?
Paul L. Dunbar Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 15.6 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1223 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 Paul L. Dunbar Elementary School rank in Georgia?
Paul L. Dunbar Elementary School ranks #1223 of 1,308 elementary schools in Georgia and #47363 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Paul L. Dunbar Elementary School?
Paul L. Dunbar Elementary School had 279 students in 2025.
Is Paul L. Dunbar Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Paul L. Dunbar Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Paul L. Dunbar Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Paul L. Dunbar Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.