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Panola Way Elementary School
(678) 676-9302
2170 Panola Way Court
Lithonia, GA 30058
Level: PK-5
District: DeKalb County School System

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In-depth school information including test scores, student stats, parent ratings and reviews for Panola Way Elementary School, Lithonia, GA.

Census Info	Value	Year
Student Teacher Ratio:	16.3%	(2008)
White, non-Hispanic:	0.11%	(2008)
Black, non-Hispanic:	96.93%	(2008)
Hispanic:	1.7%	(2008)
American Indian/Alaskan Native:	0.11%	(2008)
Multiracial:	1.02%	(2008)
Asian:	0.11%	(2008)

Panola Way Elementary School Ratings Summary

Average Quality Rating	3
Average Principals Rating	4
Average Teachers Rating	3
Average Activities Rating	3
Average Parents Rating	3
Average Safety Rating	3

Panola Way Elementary School Reviews


Posted By: parent Quality Score: 5 2008-02-07 “The quality of education is wonderful, test taking skills are lead by a great staff and the activities for the kids and the parental involvement are super.” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 4 2008-01-23 “This is a great school for me. Both of my children attend Panola Way and so far the experience has been great. They have a new principal (Dr. Beavers) and she is doing an exceptional job with the new staff. Depends on the grade level for your child, there is more homework and projects involve in their daily routines. I say Go Panola Way.” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 1 2006-10-04 “I am new to Atlanta and my children were made to go to Panola Way Elementary. I have never seen such a poor learning environment. The staff is rude, unprofessional, and disorganized. I drop my children off every morning to the same scowling faces, who are supposed to mold their minds. The teachers are a disappointment; they could care less about teaching. After a teachers conference I knew more about her social life, than I knew about my child s academics. No child left behind, are they kidding, this whole school is left behind.” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 3 2006-07-31 “My daughter attended Panola Way Elementary from Kindergarten through Second Grade. My experience trying because I feel as though my daughter was not pushed enough academically. The academic programs could use some improvements. My daughter was exposed to music, art, and sports. There was a average amount of parental involvement at the school. One thing I must say about the administrative staff is that they tend to be very disorganized. The principal is a good listener and works to get issues solved, but some of the teachers/counselors are very rude when it comes to asking questions. They seem to feel as though they can talk to parents and children as they please, which is not in an appropriate mannner. I am glad that my daughter is not attending the school, especially because of the way the children communicate with each other (a lot of broken english and too much slang).” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 1 2005-12-06 “When my son was first enrolled at Panola Way. I assumed this was a pretty good school. But as time privailed, I realized some of the teachers here are not teaching. They are thier for a pay check. School has changed dramatically since I was a child. I had a teacher tell me at Panola that the children either get the education, or they don't, which makes me wonder about the no child left behind. Well, with an attitude like that I'm assuming alot of children will be left behind without a clue. Which apparently is the case considering the test scores. I think the principle needs to be alot more involved.” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 2 2005-07-17 “There is n reason that our children should be held to such a low standard of education. There are no challenges, the children are poorly supervived and even the simple teaching of proper english is not done. How effective would it be if our teachers took the time to teach our children the proper way to enunciate.... to not say things like aint and nawl. I have witnessed these words being used in the presence of teachers and the principal and no one corrected these children. When considering wheter to sell our home this was a hugh factor. We just want educators who are truely commited to our childern. Educators who expect excellence not mediocrity.” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 1 2004-08-09 “Panola Way Elementary school is a testament to why we need school choice in Georgia. The children are not well-supervised. The administrators and staff are very disorganized and no one seems to know the correct answer or current procedure for things. Coming from a private school environment - it was a horrible experience. On top of all that, the school did not meet AYP requirements! The curriculum leaves much to be desired as well. My child is not challenged. Parents who are serious about the influences and education your child receives - beware!”