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Murphey Candler Elementary School

Lithonia, Georgia · Grades PreK to 5 · DeKalb County

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About Murphey Candler Elementary School

Located in Lithonia, Georgia, Murphey Candler Elementary School is a public school for pre-K through grade 5. Federal data for 2024-25 shows 512 students enrolled. That is about average in size for public and charter elementary schools in Lithonia. With about 39 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 13.1 students per teacher. DeKalb County runs 129 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. The surrounding area is classified as a rural area close to an urban area, in DeKalb County. There are 25 other schools within 5 miles.

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School facts

Address6775 S Goddard Rd, Lithonia, GA 30038
Phone(678) 676-9102
School districtDeKalb County
GradesPreK to 5
Students (2024-25)512
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)39
Students per teacher13.1
Charter schoolNo
School typeRegular
LevelElementary
Locale (NCES)Rural, fringe, DeKalb County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 130174000709). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Murphey Candler Elementary School serve?

Murphey Candler Elementary School serves pre-K through grade 5.

How many students attend Murphey Candler Elementary School?

Murphey Candler Elementary School reported 512 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Murphey Candler Elementary School?

About 13.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 512 students and 39 teachers in federal data.

Is Murphey Candler Elementary School a public or charter school?

Murphey Candler Elementary School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Murphey Candler Elementary School in?

Murphey Candler Elementary School is part of DeKalb County. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/ga/dekalb-county/

Where is Murphey Candler Elementary School located?

Murphey Candler Elementary School is at 6775 S Goddard Rd, Lithonia, GA 30038. The phone number is (678) 676-9102.

How many other schools are near Murphey Candler Elementary School?

There are 25 other schools within 5 miles of Murphey Candler Elementary School in our directory.

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