- Enrollment
- 100
- Students per teacher
- 3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Clarkston, GA
Atlanta Area School for the Deaf
Federal NCES profile for Atlanta Area School for the Deaf, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130025404352
👥 S:T ratio 89
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Atlanta Area School for the Deaf earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Georgia schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Georgia.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Clarkston · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 2.8:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 43.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Atlanta Area School for the Deaf has class sizes smaller than 99% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Atlanta Area School for the Deaf ranks #2 of 3 schools in Clarkston, GA.
School address
District: State Schools · Georgia
NCES ID 130025404352 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Atlanta Area School for the Deaf shrank from 137 students in 2022-23 to 126 in 2023-24 (-8.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 40.1 → 33.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-11 students YoY 130025404352 · Clarkston, GA Other · SMALL · TRAD
110 enr · 2.8:1 · 43.8% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Georgia Academy for the Blind (100 students)
Atlanta Area School for the Deaf shrank from 137 students in 2022-23 to 126 in 2023-24 (-8.0%). Teacher FTE lost 40.1 → 33.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Atlanta Area School for the Deaf in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Atlanta Area School for the Deaf
110 students
- Georgia Academ
Georgia Academy for the Blind
100 students
- Georgia School
Georgia School for the Deaf
63 students
What this shows Atlanta Area School for the Deaf reports 110 students on the CCD universe file.
How Atlanta Area School for the Deaf compares
Atlanta Area School for the Deaf is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 2.8:1 | ▼ 81% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.8% | ▼ 28% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 110 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
2.8:1
Leaner classes than 100% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
110
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
2.8:1
students per teacher
- 81% below state mean
Top 1% in Georgia - lower ratio than 100% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
70.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
21
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 44.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 48.2%
Hispanic or Latino 35.5%
White 11.8%
Asian 2.7%
Two or More 1.8%
Largest group: African American at 48.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.7, Atlanta Area School for the Deaf is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
How Atlanta Area School for the Deaf Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Academy for the Blind | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Georgia School for the Deaf | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Atlanta Area School for the Deaf's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 63
- Students per teacher
- 3.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other schools in Clarkston
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~110 students)
Frequently asked questions about Atlanta Area School for the Deaf
How many students attend Atlanta Area School for the Deaf?
Atlanta Area School for the Deaf has 110 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Clarkston, GA. CCD year-over-year: 137 (2022-23) → 126 (2023-24), down 11.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Atlanta Area School for the Deaf?
The student-teacher ratio at Atlanta Area School for the Deaf is 2.8:1, which is 81% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 82% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Atlanta Area School for the Deaf?
43.8% of students at Atlanta Area School for the Deaf are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Atlanta Area School for the Deaf?
The largest demographic group at Atlanta Area School for the Deaf is African American at 48.2% of enrollment, in Clarkston, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Atlanta Area School for the Deaf?
Atlanta Area School for the Deaf has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Atlanta Area School for the Deaf rank among schools in Clarkston?
By Resource Investment Index, Atlanta Area School for the Deaf ranks #2 of 3 schools in Clarkston, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in State Schools?
Besides Atlanta Area School for the Deaf, State Schools also operates Georgia Academy for the Blind (100 students) and Georgia School for the Deaf (63 students). See the State Schools district page for the complete list.