- Enrollment
- 2,234
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dunwoody, GA
Austin Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Austin Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130174000637
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 88
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Austin Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Georgia schools.
- #4 of 5
- schools in Dunwoody · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.1:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 2.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Austin Elementary School has class sizes larger than 97% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Austin Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 schools in Dunwoody, GA.
School address
District: Dekalb County · Georgia
NCES ID 130174000637 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+78 students YoY
Austin Elementary School grew from 665 students in 2022-23 to 743 in 2023-24 (+11.7%).
Teacher FTE added 40.3 → 44.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+78 students YoY 130174000637 · Dunwoody, GA Other · MID · TRAD
803 enr · 20.1:1 · 2.6% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Lakeside High School (2,234 students)
Austin Elementary School grew from 665 students in 2022-23 to 743 in 2023-24 (+11.7%). Teacher FTE added 40.3 → 44.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Austin Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lakeside High
Lakeside High School
2,234 students
- Dunwoody High
Dunwoody High School
2,012 students
- Chamblee High
Chamblee High School
1,867 students
- Cross Keys Hig
Cross Keys High School
1,748 students
- Sequoyah Middl
Sequoyah Middle School
1,713 students
- This school 803
Austin Elementary School
803 students
What this shows Austin Elementary School reports 803 students on the CCD universe file.
How Austin Elementary School compares
Austin Elementary School is a growing 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 | 20.1:1 | ▲ 40% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 2.6% | ▼ 96% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 803 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.1:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
803
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
2.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 96% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.1:1
students per teacher
- 40% above state mean
Top 97% in Georgia - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
4.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$15,368
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $14,615
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 803 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 48.4%
Asian 30.4%
Hispanic or Latino 7.1%
Two or More 6.8%
African American 6.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: White at 48.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.9, Austin Elementary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dekalb County reports $15,368 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Austin Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeside High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dunwoody High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chamblee High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cross Keys High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sequoyah Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Austin Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,012
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,867
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,748
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,713
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar other schools in Dunwoody
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Dunwoody Elementary School
Standard public school
790 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Chesnut Elementary School
Standard public school
551 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
Vanderlyn Elementary School
Standard public school
441 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Kingsley Elementary School
Standard public school
386 students 12.1:1 students per teacher
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 (~803 students)
Frequently asked questions about Austin Elementary School
How many students attend Austin Elementary School?
Austin Elementary School has 803 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dunwoody, GA. CCD year-over-year: 665 (2022-23) → 743 (2023-24), up 78.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Austin Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Austin Elementary School is 20.1:1, which is 40% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 28% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Austin Elementary School?
2.6% of students at Austin Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Austin Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Austin Elementary School is White at 48.4% of enrollment, in Dunwoody, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Austin Elementary School?
Austin Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Austin Elementary School rank among schools in Dunwoody?
By Resource Investment Index, Austin Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 schools in Dunwoody, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Dunwoody on the city page.
What other schools are in Dekalb County?
Besides Austin Elementary School, Dekalb County also operates Lakeside High School (2,234 students), Dunwoody High School (2,012 students), and Chamblee High School (1,867 students). See the Dekalb County district page for the complete list.