- Enrollment
- 2,234
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Avondale Estates, GA
Avondale Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Avondale Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130174000694
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Avondale Elementary School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Georgia schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Avondale Estates · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.3:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Avondale Elementary School has class sizes larger than 79% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Avondale Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Avondale Estates, GA.
School address
District: Dekalb County · Georgia
NCES ID 130174000694 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+61 students YoY
Avondale Elementary School grew from 395 students in 2022-23 to 456 in 2023-24 (+15.4%).
Teacher FTE added 32.2 → 33.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+61 students YoY 130174000694 · Avondale Estates, GA Other · MID · TRAD
521 enr · 16.3:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Lakeside High School (2,234 students)
Avondale Elementary School grew from 395 students in 2022-23 to 456 in 2023-24 (+15.4%). Teacher FTE added 32.2 → 33.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Avondale 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 521
Avondale Elementary School
521 students
What this shows Avondale Elementary School reports 521 students on the CCD universe file.
How Avondale Elementary School compares
Avondale 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 | 16.3:1 | ▲ 13% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 65% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 521 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
521
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 79% in Georgia - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
33.0%
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.
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 521 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 60.3%
White 18.2%
Asian 8.6%
Hispanic or Latino 7.9%
Two or More 4.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 60.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.8, Avondale 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 Avondale Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeside High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dunwoody High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chamblee High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cross Keys High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sequoyah Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Avondale 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
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 (~521 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Avondale Elementary School
How many students attend Avondale Elementary School?
Avondale Elementary School has 521 students enrolled. It is a public school in Avondale Estates, GA. CCD year-over-year: 395 (2022-23) → 456 (2023-24), up 61.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Avondale Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Avondale Elementary School is 16.3:1, which is 13% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Avondale Elementary School?
100.0% of students at Avondale Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Avondale Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Avondale Elementary School is African American at 60.3% of enrollment, in Avondale Estates, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Avondale Elementary School?
Avondale Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Avondale Elementary School rank among public schools in Avondale Estates?
By Resource Investment Index, Avondale Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Avondale Estates, 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 Dekalb County?
Besides Avondale 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.