- Enrollment
- 2,234
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Chamblee, GA
Chamblee Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Chamblee Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130174003336
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chamblee Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Georgia schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Chamblee · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.2:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 24.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Chamblee Middle School has class sizes larger than 92% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chamblee Middle School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Chamblee, GA.
School address
District: Dekalb County · Georgia
NCES ID 130174003336 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Chamblee Middle School held near 952 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 56.0 → 58.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-23 students YoY 130174003336 · Chamblee, GA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,018 enr · 18.2:1 · 24.5% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Lakeside High School (2,234 students)
Chamblee Middle School held near 952 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount). Teacher FTE added 56.0 → 58.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Chamblee Middle 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
Chamblee Middle School
1,018 students
What this shows Chamblee Middle School reports 1,018 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chamblee Middle School compares
Chamblee Middle 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 | 18.2:1 | ▲ 26% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.5% | ▼ 60% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,018 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.2:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,018
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% 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
18.2:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 92% in Georgia - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
10.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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 509 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
35
in-school suspensions + 34 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 41.7%
Hispanic or Latino 20.0%
African American 18.5%
Asian 13.1%
Two or More 6.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 41.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.1, Chamblee Middle 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 Chamblee Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeside High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dunwoody High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chamblee High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cross Keys High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sequoyah Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chamblee Middle 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 middle schools in Chamblee
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle 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 (~1,018 students)
Frequently asked questions about Chamblee Middle School
How many students attend Chamblee Middle School?
Chamblee Middle School has 1,018 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Chamblee, GA. CCD year-over-year: 975 (2022-23) → 952 (2023-24), nearly flat (-23).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chamblee Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Chamblee Middle School is 18.2:1, which is 26% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 16% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Chamblee Middle School?
24.5% of students at Chamblee Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chamblee Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Chamblee Middle School is White at 41.7% of enrollment, in Chamblee, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chamblee Middle School?
Chamblee Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Chamblee Middle School rank among public schools in Chamblee?
By Resource Investment Index, Chamblee Middle School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Chamblee, 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 Chamblee on the city page.
What other schools are in Dekalb County?
Besides Chamblee Middle 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.