Smoke Rise Elementary School

What Smoke Rise Elementary School does

Smoke Rise Elementary School is a public PreK–5 elementary school operated by DeKalb County School District (DCSD), located at 4780 Hugh Howell Road in Tucker, Georgia, between Tucker and Stone Mountain Park roughly 15 miles from downtown Atlanta. Established in 1969, the school serves approximately 900+ students across six to seven classes per K–5 grade level and operates as a Cognia STEM Certified institution with a curriculum emphasis on green engineering, environmental sustainability, and computer coding (Scratch, Code.org, WeDo, Lego Robotics, Raspberry Pi). It participates in the federal Title I program and has received the National ESEA Distinguished School (2021), Georgia Title I Distinguished School (2020, 2021), and Georgia Beating the Odds School (2019) recognitions.

The school's core technology layer is the DCSD-integrated digital ecosystem: a 1:1 Chromebook program branded Digital Dreamers, Infinite Campus for student information, DCSD LaunchPad (Clever) for single sign-on, ClassDojo as the mandatory parent communication platform, Beanstack for reading challenges, and Sora for eBook access. Core academic products include the PreK–5 academic program aligned to Georgia Standards of Excellence, a Gifted Program using cluster grouping, a Media Center with makerspace, and a Title I academic support program. Auxiliary offerings include the Jaguars' Den After-School Care Program (3:00–6:30 PM, $60–$165 annual prepaid tiers with non-refundable registration fees) and yearbook sales at $40 per copy.

The business model is that of a publicly funded school district institution: primary revenue comes from DeKalb County School District allocations, Georgia state education funding, and Title I federal grants, with auxiliary fee revenue from the after-school program and yearbook sales. Go-to-market is community-led — enrollment flows through DCSD's centralized registration, school choice transfers, and a PreK lottery — and the school actively cultivates a broad community partner network (Home Depot, Georgia Power, Sodexo, Kroger, Kiwanis, multiple garden clubs, and local churches) that supports STEM, agricultural engineering, and family engagement programming. Governance is provided by the DCSD school board with day-to-day operations managed by the school principal and assistant principal team.

Name

Smoke Rise Elementary School

Legal name

Smoke Rise Elementary School

Website

https://smokerisees.dekalb.k12.ga.us

Company type

Public

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Smoke Rise Elementary School is a Cognia STEM Certified public PreK–5 school in Tucker, Georgia, serving about 900+ students within DeKalb County School District through core academics, STEM/green engineering, gifted, Title I, and after-school care programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAJAAAB

Public Elementary Schools

Education/K–12 / Primary & Secondary Education/Public K–12 Schools & Districts

SECONDARYEDAJAGAE

Accelerated Learning & Grade Advancement Programs

Education/K–12 / Primary & Secondary Education/K–12 Special Programs (Gifted, ESL/ELL, Remedial, RTI/MTSS)

Keywords

• Public elementary education
• STEM curriculum K-5
• After-school care programs
• Gifted education services
• Title I academic support

Headquarters

HQ city

Tucker

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: Funded by DeKalb County School District and Georgia state education funding. Title I federal funding provides additional support for eligible students.
2. After-School Care Program Fees: Prepaid after-school program fees: $60 for one child, $110 for two children, $165 for three children. Registration fee of $25 (one child), $40 (two children), $65 (three children) is non-refundable.
3. Yearbook Sales: Yearbooks sold for $40 each. Limited copies available until sold out.
4. Student Accident Insurance: Optional student accident insurance offered through third-party providers (National Security Insurance Company, Student Assurance Services, K&K Insurance Group).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Smoke Rise Elementary School is a public K-5 elementary school operated within the DeKalb County School District, serving approximately 900+ PreK through 5th grade students in Tucker, Georgia. The school delivers a comprehensive academic program aligned with Georgia Standards of Excellence, with specialized offerings including a Cognia STEM-certified curriculum focused on green engineering and computer coding, a Gifted Program using cluster grouping, a Title I academic support program, and the fee-based Jaguars' Den after-school care program.

Product overview

Smoke Rise Elementary School is a public K-5 elementary school serving approximately 900+ students in Tucker, Georgia. The school offers a comprehensive educational program structured around core academics (PreK-5), with specialized programs including the Cognia STEM Certified STEM Program with green engineering focus, the Gifted Program using cluster grouping model, the Jaguars' Den After-School Care Program, and Media Center services. The school participates in the Title I federal program for academic support and uses various digital platforms including Infinite Campus, ClassDojo, and DCSD LaunchPad for student and parent engagement.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Academic Program (PreK-5) Comprehensive PreK-5 academic instruction covering ELA/Reading, Math, Science, Social Studies, Art, Music, Health/PE, and STEM aligned with Georgia Standards of Excellence for enrolled elementary-age students.
• STEM Program Cognia STEM-certified curriculum emphasizing green engineering, environmental sustainability, computer coding (Scratch, Code.org), WeDo and Lego Robotics, Raspberry Pi computing, and Engineering is Elementary units aligned with Georgia science standards for K-5 students.
• Gifted Program Gifted education program using a Cluster Grouping model where gifted-endorsed teachers differentiate curriculum by content, process, product, and assessments with a focus on higher-order thinking and self-directed learning for identified gifted students.
• Jaguars' Den After-School Care Program Fee-based after-school care program operating 3:00 PM to 6:30 PM daily, providing a safe environment with homework assistance, nutritional snacks, free play, and special activities including robotics and talent shows for enrolled students.
• Media Center / Library Services School library services providing physical and digital book access, a media center makerspace with virtual coding activities, the Destiny catalog, and integration with reading programs including Beanstack and Accelerated Reader for students.
• Title I Program

Quantifiable outcome

• Cognia STEM Certification achieved
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

21 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Home DepotcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry partner supporting STEM curriculum. Home Depot provides resources and support for environmental engineering and green building design projects.
• KrogercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner supporting school programs and events through the Partners in Education program.
• Chick-fil-A (Cofer Crossing & Rockbridge Square)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal restaurant partner supporting school events and programs through the Partners in Education initiative.
• KiwaniscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity service organization partner supporting youth development programs and school initiatives.
• SodexocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry partner supporting STEM programs. Contributes to environmental engineering and sustainability curriculum.
• Georgia PowercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry partner supporting STEM education and environmental engineering initiatives.
• Steel Magnolias Gardening ClubcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal gardening club partner supporting agricultural engineering curriculum including butterflies and pollination, sustainable gardening, and green rooftops.
• Gwinnett Environmental and Heritage CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnvironmental education center supporting STEM curriculum and field trip opportunities.
• PublixminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner supporting school programs through the Partners in Education initiative.
• LowesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHome improvement retailer partner supporting STEM and building-related educational projects.
• Smoke Rise Community AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal community organization supporting school events and initiatives.
• Smoke Rise Baptist ChurchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal church partner supporting community programs and school events.
• Mount Carmel Christian ChurchminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal church partner supporting school programs and community initiatives.
• Mountain West ChurchminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal church partner supporting community programs and school events.
• Stone Mountain Woman's ClubminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity organization partner supporting school programs and events.
• Smoke Rise Morning Glories Garden ClubcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal garden club partner supporting STEM curriculum with focus on agricultural engineering, sustainable gardening, and environmental education.
• CoferminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal business partner (Lawrenceville Hwy, Decatur, GA) supporting school programs through Partners in Education.
• EIROminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner supporting school programs.
• Glidden PaintminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPaint supplier partner supporting school facility improvements and art programs.
• Reynolds PrintingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrinting services partner supporting school's printing needs for events and programs.
• MALDEF (Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLegal defense and educational organization partner supporting educational equity initiatives.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• KIPP (Knowledge Is Power Program): Large national network of public charter schools serving K-12 with a college-preparatory focus. Provides a broad reference point for public elementary education scaled across multiple communities with measurable outcomes.

Emerging players

• BASIS Charter Schools: National network of STEM-focused public charter schools known for rigorous curriculum and strong academic outcomes. Represents an aspirational peer model for STEM specialization at the elementary level, though operates outside the DeKalb catchment.

Direct peers

• Briarlake Elementary School: Public K-5 elementary school in the DeKalb County School District serving a comparable suburban Atlanta population. Operates within the same district structure, funding model, and curriculum standards as Smoke Rise.
• Marbut Traditional Theme School: DCSD public elementary school with a traditional academic theme, located in the same district. Competes for families seeking a structured, academically rigorous public elementary alternative.
• E. L. Miller Elementary School: DCSD public elementary school within the same district; comparable Title I status and grade span. Competes directly with Smoke Rise for families seeking public elementary education in the eastern DeKalb corridor.
• Stone Mill Elementary School: Public PreK-5 elementary school in the DeKalb County School District, located in Stone Mountain. Shares district governance, Title I considerations, and competes for school-choice transfers in the same geographic corridor.
• Hawthorne Elementary School: DCSD public elementary school in the same district, comparable PreK-5 grade span and demographic profile. Direct competitor for students under the DeKalb School Choice program.
• Oak Grove Elementary School: Public elementary school within DeKalb County School District, similar PreK-5 configuration and suburban Atlanta demographic. Direct competitor for in-district transfers and serves a comparable family population.
• Museum School of Avondale Estates: Public charter school in DeKalb County with a STEM/integrated curriculum focus. Operates in the same county as Smoke Rise and competes for the same pool of elementary-age families seeking specialized public education.
• Kittredge Magnet School: DCSD magnet elementary school with specialized curriculum focus. Competes with Smoke Rise under the school choice program for families seeking differentiated or theme-based public elementary education in DeKalb County.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/SmokeRiseElementary
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/smoke-rise-elementary-school

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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