Enrollment
110
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
2.8:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-81% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
43.8%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Atlanta Area School for the Deaf compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Atlanta Area School for the Deaf
Atlanta Area School for the Deaf is a small combined-grade school in Clarkston, Georgia, enrolling 110 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 2.8:1, Atlanta Area School for the Deaf is leaner than roughly 99% of Georgia schools and 81% under the state's 14.4:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 43.8% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 97% of Georgia schools, with 110 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Its student body is led by African American (48%) and Hispanic or Latino (36%) (diversity index 63/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 70.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 49 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 110 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Clarkston's public schools, it stands alongside Indian Creek Elementary School (967 students): Atlanta Area School for the Deaf is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (2.8:1 vs 15.1:1).
State Schools also operates Georgia Academy for the Blind (100 students) and Georgia School for the Deaf (63 students) alongside Atlanta Area School for the Deaf.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Atlanta Area School for the Deaf compares
Atlanta Area School for the Deaf on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
- 100
- Students per teacher
- 3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- 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.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Georgia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~110 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all schools in Clarkston on the city page.
Is Atlanta Area School for the Deaf a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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