5 American Indian or Alaska Native students attend Woodward Elementary in 2024-25

A report from the Georgia Department of Education shows that Woodward Elementary School had five American Indian or Alaska Native students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year.

For 2024-25, Woodward Elementary School’s enrollment stood at 516 students. American Indian or Alaska Native students comprised 1% of total enrollment, making them one of the school’s smallest demographic groups.

The school operates within the DeKalb County School District, which is headquartered in Decatur.

Out of 129 schools in the DeKalb County School District, Chamblee Charter High School had the largest number of American Indian or Alaska Native students enrolled in 2024-25, with 18 students.

The National Center for Education Statistics reports that Georgia’s public school population by race and ethnicity is about 36.4% Black, 35.9% white, 18.1% Hispanic, 4% Asian, 4.6% multiracial, 0.2% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.1% Pacific Islander.

Chronic absenteeism continues to be a major challenge for Georgia schools in the aftermath of the pandemic. In 2024, 20.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days, according to the Georgia Department of Education. To address this, GaDOE introduced an initiative that features a real-time attendance dashboard, a public awareness campaign, and direct support for districts needing the most help in increasing attendance.

In 2025, Georgia lawmakers enacted new legislation that prohibits schools from expelling students solely due to absenteeism. This law also calls for additional reporting and supports alternative diploma pathways for students.

As of 2026, Georgia’s average student-to-teacher ratio was around 14:1, which is lower than the national average of 15:1.