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:
101st 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 Help
Number of students:  661

Racial breakdown:

White:
57.6%
African American:
20.4%
Two or more races:
10.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  16.6% Help


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Compare Details Talley Street Upper Elementary School ranks better than 91.9% of elementary schools in Georgia. (See more...)
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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2021 93.24 88th 1214 92.8%
2022 95.45 70th 1244 94.4%
2023 92.36 102nd 1242 91.8%
2024 92.58 101st 1248 91.9%
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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Talley Street Upper Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2020 451 155 46 30 0 1 58 0 741
2021 420 125 50 27 0 1 70 0 693
2022 414 128 52 23 0 0 80 0 697
2023 381 135 46 28 0 0 71 0 661

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.


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Frequently Asked Questions about 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.

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

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

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

Middle : Beacon Hill Middle School
High : Decatur High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Georgia Department of Education.

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