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Green Pastures Christian School

5455 Flat Shoals Parkway, Decatur, GA, 30034-0300 -

School Notes Overview:

Since 1982, Green Pastures Christian School has been meeting the spiritual, educational and social needs of families and children throughout the community. Founded by the late Ronald Earl Gunby, the school is a haven for parents who desire a strong academic and spiritual foundation for their children. Green Pastures Christian School is an accredited program that offers a unique Bible-based curriculum for children K5-12th grade. We also provide outstanding building blocks for children 6 weeks to 4 years. Unlike many schools, we offer a small classroom setting, allowing students to receive one-on-one assistance as needed. Our low teacher to pupil ratio increases your child’s ability to receive a more focused learning experience and greatly reduces the need for discipline....

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School Overview:

	Green Pastures Christian School
School Membership(s)	Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)
Religious Affiliation	Christian (no specific denomination)
Grades Offered	Grades Prekindergarten - 12
County	Dekalb County, GA
Student Body
Total Students	213 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(GA) School Avg.
% Students of Color	100%	20%
Students by Grade
	Pre-K - 75 students
	Kind - 11 students
	Grade 1 - 15 students
	Grade 2 - 10 students
	Grade 3 - 11 students
	Grade 4 - 11 students
	Grade 5 - 15 students
	Grade 6 - 11 students
	Grade 7 - 12 students
	Grade 8 - 3 students
	Grade 9 - 11 students
	Grade 10 - 12 students
	Grade 11 - 8 students
	Grade 12 - 8 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	13 teachers
	This School	(GA) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:16	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	185 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	7 hours	7 hours

School Notes:

Since 1982, Green Pastures Christian School has been meeting the spiritual, educational and social needs of families and children throughout the community. Founded by the late Ronald Earl Gunby, the school is a haven for parents who desire a strong academic and spiritual foundation for their children. Green Pastures Christian School is an accredited program that offers a unique Bible-based curriculum for children K5-12th grade. We also provide outstanding building blocks for children 6 weeks to 4 years. Unlike many schools, we offer a small classroom setting, allowing students to receive one-on-one assistance as needed. Our low teacher to pupil ratio increases your child’s ability to receive a more focused learning experience and greatly reduces the need for discipline.
Profile last updated: 03/08/2007

In the News:

Private Ga. School Ends Grades 9-12 (FOX 5 Atlanta)
posted on June 24, 2009 at 10:40:10 am
Green Pastures Christian School is closing its high school this year after being unable to meet its budget.
Private High School In Decatur Closing (WSB-TV 2 Atlanta)
posted on June 24, 2009 at 09:48:38 am
DECATUR, Ga. -- Green Pastures Christian School is closing its high school this year after being unable to meet its budget. The private school in suburban Atlanta notified parents Tuesday of the decision to shut down grades 9-12 for the upcoming school year.

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (30034)	School Zip (30034)	(GA) State Average
Population (Approximate)	44,917 people	8,185,503 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	33%	21%
Population Average Age	32 years old	34 years old
Average Household size	3.0 persons	2.5 persons
Median Household Income	$51,738	$50,258
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	6.4 rooms	5.8 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	30 years old	30 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	72% / 28%	66% / 34%