- Enrollment
- 2,234
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dunwoody, GA
Chesnut Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Chesnut Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130174000724
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chesnut Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Georgia schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools.
- #5 of 5
- schools in Dunwoody · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.2:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 35.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Chesnut Elementary School has class sizes larger than 86% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chesnut Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 schools in Dunwoody, GA.
School address
District: Dekalb County · Georgia
NCES ID 130174000724 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Chesnut Elementary School held near 512 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 32.5 → 40.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 130174000724 · Dunwoody, GA Other · MID · TRAD
551 enr · 17.2:1 · 35.0% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Lakeside High School (2,234 students)
Chesnut Elementary School held near 512 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 32.5 → 40.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Chesnut 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 551
Chesnut Elementary School
551 students
What this shows Chesnut Elementary School reports 551 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chesnut Elementary School compares
Chesnut Elementary 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 | 17.2:1 | ▲ 19% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.0% | ▼ 42% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 551 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
551
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 86% in Georgia - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 551 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 32.5%
Hispanic or Latino 29.9%
White 23.8%
Asian 6.5%
Two or More 5.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 32.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.1, Chesnut 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 Chesnut Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeside High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dunwoody High School | Larger | Lower 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 Chesnut 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.
Austin Elementary School
Standard public school
803 students 20.1:1 students per teacher
Dunwoody Elementary School
Standard public school
790 students 14.1:1 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 (~551 students)
Frequently asked questions about Chesnut Elementary School
How many students attend Chesnut Elementary School?
Chesnut Elementary School has 551 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dunwoody, GA. CCD year-over-year: 520 (2022-23) → 512 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chesnut Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Chesnut Elementary School is 17.2:1, which is 19% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Chesnut Elementary School?
35.0% of students at Chesnut Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chesnut Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Chesnut Elementary School is African American at 32.5% of enrollment, in Dunwoody, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chesnut Elementary School?
Chesnut Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Chesnut Elementary School rank among schools in Dunwoody?
By Resource Investment Index, Chesnut Elementary School ranks #5 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 Chesnut 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.