The original one-room community school building was built in 1901. In 1914, after a full day of school, it burned and was rebuilt. Later, the old school was replaced with a brick building that consolidated the former Fraziers, Links, Mt. Airy, and Walkers Elementary Schools. The more modern building had six classrooms, a cafeteria, kitchen, office, and bathrooms. In 1949, Madeline Harmon wrote the school's Alma Mater. In 1959, three classrooms were added because of enrollment growth. In 1962, a small gymnasium/cafeteria was built; and the kitchen was enlarged and modernized. In 1972, another wing with four classrooms, two smaller rooms, additional bathrooms, and a library were constructed. During the refurbishing of the gymnasium in 1995, the workers discovered crumbling cinder block walls. Shortly thereafter, the gym was condemned; and a new full-sized gymnasium, a cafeteria, and two offices were built to replace it. Outdoor facilities including an outdoor classroom and new play equipment were also added. Then in 1998/99, a ball field and middle-school pod consisting of six classrooms were built. In 2000, a portable classroom was added to house two kindergarten classes. View an aerial photo of DeBusk Elementary School.
Today, DeBusk Elementary School serves approximately 350
students in grades K through 8. The faculty of 28 includes 17 classroom
teachers, a physical education teacher, a Title I teacher, 2 Special
Education teachers, a librarian, a technology coach, an Orbit commander,
and 4 part-time teachers (art, music, speech, and guidance) whom we share
with other schools. Four instructional assistants provide support for teachers.
Two secretaries, three student aides, three bus drivers, two custodians,
and four cafeteria workers complete the staff. The principal, Chris
Malone, directs the entire educational and transportation program.
Updated 9-1-06
