Talley Street Upper Elementary School

Summary:

Talley Street Upper Elementary School is a high-performing public school serving grades 3-5 in Decatur, Georgia, with 661 students and a student-teacher ratio of around 12:1. The school consistently outperforms state and district averages on academic assessments, making it one of the top-ranked elementary schools in the state.

Talley Street's academic performance is particularly impressive, with 70.9% of 3rd graders, 63.7% of 4th graders, and 79.8% of 5th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 38.4%, 37%, and 48.2%, respectively. The school also has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 9.67% to 16.64% over the past few years, significantly lower than some nearby schools like Clairemont Elementary (30.43%) and DeKalb Elementary School of the Arts (56.01%). Talley Street's academic performance is notably higher than the nearby schools in the City Schools of Decatur district, as well as the DeKalb County schools.

Talley Street's consistent high performance, with its ranking and proficiency rates remaining relatively stable over the past four school years, suggests an effective educational program. The school's proximity to other high-performing elementary schools in the City Schools of Decatur district, such as Glennwood Elementary and Winnona Park Elementary, may also contribute to its strong academic outcomes, as students are likely well-prepared when they arrive at Talley Street.

Detail:

Public 3-5

2617 Talley St
Decatur, GA 30030

(404) 377-1446

District: City Schools of Decatur

SchoolDigger Rank:
101^st of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools

Students who attend Talley Street Upper Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Beacon Hill Middle School
High:	Decatur High School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.4

Number of students: 661

Racial breakdown:

White:

57.6%

African American:

20.4%

Two or more races:

10.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 16.6%

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Performance Trends

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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 92.58. (See more...)

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Rank History for Talley Street Upper Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	GA State Percentile
2021	93.24	88^th	1214	92.8%
2022	95.45	70^th	1244	94.4%
2023	92.36	102^nd	1242	91.8%
2024	92.58	101^st	1248	91.9%

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Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Talley Street Upper Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2020	451	155	46	30	1	58	741
2021	420	125	50	27	1	70	693
2022	414	128	52	23	0	80	697
2023	381	135	46	28	0	71	661

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Talley Street Upper Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	741	56.8	13.0	13.8
2021	693	61.9	11.1	9.7
2022	697	65.9	10.5	n/a
2023	661	53.1	12.4	16.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Talley Street Upper Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	741	56.8	13.0	13.8
2021	693	61.9	11.1	9.7
2022	697	65.9	10.5	n/a
2023	661	53.1	12.4	16.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Schools Near Talley Street Upper Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2024)	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2024)						Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2024)						Milestones Assessment Science (2024)		Milestones Assessment Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment Algebra I End of Course	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Talley Street Upper Elementary School	Public	3-5	2617 Talley St	Decatur	30030	DeKalb County	City Schools of Decatur	No	No	No	Yes	(404) 377-1446	661	53	12.4	16.6%	381 (57.6%)	135 (20.4%)	28 (4.2%)	46 (7.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	71 (10.7%)	92.6	101^st of 1248 public elementary schools	91.9%		92.4	102^nd of 1242 public elementary schools	91.8%	1		70.9	63.7	79.8				71.9	66.4	74.2				63.8
Winnona Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	510 Avery St	Decatur	30030	DeKalb County	City Schools of Decatur	No	No	No	No	(404) 370-4490	322	28	11.5	4.7%	220 (68.3%)	36 (11.2%)	14 (4.3%)	17 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (10.9%)								(n/a)																	$11,803	$91	$11,713
Glennwood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	440 E Ponce de Leon Ave	Decatur	30030	DeKalb County	City Schools of Decatur	No	No	No	No	(404) 370-4435	208	18	11.8	9.6%	117 (56.3%)	26 (12.5%)	15 (7.2%)	18 (8.7%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (14.9%)								(n/a)																	$13,352	$223	$13,129
Clairemont Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	155 Erie Ave	Decatur	30030	DeKalb County	City Schools of Decatur	No	No	No	Yes	(404) 370-4450	207	21	9.6	30.4%	85 (41.1%)	76 (36.7%)	17 (8.2%)	15 (7.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (6.8%)								(n/a)																	$13,887	$823	$13,065
Avondale Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	8 Lakeshore Dr	Avondale Estates	30002	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 676-5202	395	32	12.2	100.0%	44 (11.1%)	286 (72.4%)	31 (7.8%)	20 (5.1%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.3%)	30.4	847^th of 1248 public elementary schools	32.1%		20.3	1001^st of 1242 public elementary schools	19.4%	154		31.0	31.6	29.0				40.8	31.6	21.3				16.1			$15,027	$946	$14,080
Oakhurst Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	175 Mead Rd	Decatur	30030	DeKalb County	City Schools of Decatur	No	No	No	No	(404) 370-4470	302	25	12.3	10.3%	196 (64.9%)	42 (13.9%)	14 (4.6%)	14 (4.6%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (11.3%)								(n/a)																	$12,627	$237	$12,390
Museum School Avondale Estates	Public, Charter	K-8	3191 Covington Hwy	Avondale Estates	30002	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	Yes	No	No	No	(404) 292-9760	583	47	12.3	25.4%	297 (50.9%)	180 (30.9%)	42 (7.2%)	22 (3.8%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.5%)	38 (6.5%)	76.3	275^th of 1248 public elementary schools	78.0%		72.3	314^th of 1242 public elementary schools	74.7%	39	52.6	61.7	49.3	53.8	62.0	62.5	58.6	61.7	61.2	49.2	32.4	47.2	52.9	55.4	56.5	34.3	$11,819	$300	$11,819
DeKalb Elementary School of the Arts	Public	K-8	3131 Old Rockbridge Rd	Avondale Estates	30002	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 874-1302	582	42	13.8	56.0%	38 (6.5%)	503 (86.4%)	15 (2.6%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (4.1%)	70	345^th of 1248 public elementary schools	72.4%		69.2	345^th of 1242 public elementary schools	72.2%		75.0	66.7	67.2	74.3	67.4	61.9	84.7	45.8	50.9	24.3	28.3	38.1	70.6	50.0	83.5	53.6	$10,804	$627	$10,178
Westchester Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	758 Scott Blvd	Decatur	30030	DeKalb County	City Schools of Decatur	No	No	No	No	(404) 370-4400	183	17	10.8	7.1%	126 (68.9%)	14 (7.7%)	14 (7.7%)	11 (6.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (9.8%)								(n/a)																	$12,928	$258	$12,670
Fifth Avenue Upper Elementary School	Public	3-5	101 5th Ave	Decatur	30030	DeKalb County	City Schools of Decatur	No	No	No	No	(404) 370-4460	596	51	11.6	6.4%	429 (72.0%)	76 (12.8%)	23 (3.9%)	18 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (8.4%)	95	65^th of 1248 public elementary schools	94.8%		95.3	69^th of 1242 public elementary schools	94.4%	4		67.0	74.1	85.5				74.5	76.6	74.4				65.0			$10,243	$96	$10,147

Frequently Asked Questions about Talley Street Upper Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Talley Street Upper Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Talley Street Upper Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Beacon Hill Middle School
High : Decatur High School

How many students attend Talley Street Upper Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 661 students attended Talley Street Upper Elementary School.

What district is Talley Street Upper Elementary School in?

City Schools of Decatur

What is the racial makeup of Talley Street Upper Elementary School?

Students at Talley Street Upper Elementary School are 58% White, 20% African American, 11% Two or more races, 7% Asian, 4% Hispanic.

Is Talley Street Upper Elementary School a good school?

Yes. Talley Street Upper Elementary School ranks in the top 8.1% of Georgia elementary schools.

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