- Enrollment
- 2,234
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Ellenwood, GA
Cedar Grove High School
Federal NCES profile for Cedar Grove High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130174000639
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cedar Grove High School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Georgia schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Ellenwood · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.2:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Cedar Grove High School has class sizes larger than 78% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cedar Grove High School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Ellenwood, GA.
School address
District: Dekalb County · Georgia
NCES ID 130174000639 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Cedar Grove High School held near 1,132 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 69.5 → 73.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 130174000639 · Ellenwood, GA High · MID · TRAD
1,121 enr · 16.2:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Lakeside High School (2,234 students)
Cedar Grove High School held near 1,132 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 69.5 → 73.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Cedar Grove High 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
Cedar Grove High School
1,121 students
What this shows Cedar Grove High School reports 1,121 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cedar Grove High School compares
Cedar Grove High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.2:1 | ▲ 12% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 65% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,121 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,121
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
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
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 78% in Georgia - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
50.0%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 561 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
52
in-school suspensions + 168 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 92.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%
Two or More 1.4%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 92.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.8, Cedar Grove High School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
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 Cedar Grove High 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 Cedar Grove High 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 high 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 (~1,121 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cedar Grove High School
How many students attend Cedar Grove High School?
Cedar Grove High School has 1,121 students enrolled. It is a high school in Ellenwood, GA. CCD year-over-year: 1,123 (2022-23) → 1,132 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cedar Grove High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cedar Grove High School is 16.2:1, which is 12% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cedar Grove High School?
100.0% of students at Cedar Grove High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cedar Grove High School?
The largest demographic group at Cedar Grove High School is African American at 92.1% of enrollment, in Ellenwood, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cedar Grove High School?
Cedar Grove High School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 Cedar Grove High School rank among public schools in Ellenwood?
By Resource Investment Index, Cedar Grove High School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Ellenwood, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Ellenwood on the city page.
What other schools are in Dekalb County?
Besides Cedar Grove High 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.