Enrollment
162
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Decatur, GA
Clairemont Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Clairemont Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130168000798
👥 S:T ratio 69
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 68
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clairemont Elementary School earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Georgia schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Georgia.
- #3 of 23
- schools in Decatur · Resource Index
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 7.7:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 28.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Clairemont Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 98% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clairemont Elementary School ranks #3 of 23 schools in Decatur, GA.
School address
District: City Schools of Decatur · Georgia
NCES ID 130168000798 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
7.7:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-47% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.5%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-53% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Clairemont Elementary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Clairemont Elementary School
Clairemont Elementary School is a small combined-grade school in Decatur, Georgia, enrolling 162 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 7.7:1, Clairemont Elementary School is leaner than roughly 98% of Georgia schools and 47% under the state's 14.4:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 28.5% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 96% of Georgia schools, with 162 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 98% of the 2,314 Georgia schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (36%) and African American (36%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 71/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 162 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding City Schools of Decatur spends $16,600 per pupil, 20% above the Georgia average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Decatur's public schools, it stands alongside Peachcrest Elementary School (729 students): Clairemont Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (7.7:1 vs 15.8:1).
City Schools of Decatur also operates Decatur High School (1,901 students) and Beacon Hill Middle School (1,285 students) alongside Clairemont Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Clairemont Elementary School compares
Clairemont Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 7.7:1 | ▼ 47% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.5% | ▼ 53% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 162 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.7:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
162
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
28.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% 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
7.7:1
students per teacher
- 47% below state mean
Top 2% in Georgia - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
22.2%
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
$16,600
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $13,863
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 162 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 36.4%
African American 35.8%
Two or More 11.7%
Asian 9.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.8%
Largest group: White at 36.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.2, Clairemont Elementary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for City Schools of Decatur, which includes Clairemont Elementary School.
$16,600
Per student
+20%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
+0%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 57.4%
State 34.9%
Federal 7.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Clairemont Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Decatur High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Beacon Hill Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Talley Street Upper Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fifth Avenue Upper Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Winnona Park Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clairemont Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,901
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,285
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 623
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 529
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 276
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar other schools in Decatur
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Peachcrest Elementary School
Standard public school
729 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Oakview Elementary
Standard public school
685 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Narvie Harris Elementary School
Standard public school
535 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Chapel Hill Elementary School
Standard public school
495 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Ronald E Mcnair Discover Learning Academy Elementary School
Standard public school
475 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Canby Lane Elementary School
Standard public school
446 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Georgia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~162 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Clairemont Elementary School
How many students attend Clairemont Elementary School?
Clairemont Elementary School has 162 students enrolled. It is a public school in Decatur, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clairemont Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Clairemont Elementary School is 7.7:1, which is 47% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 51% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Clairemont Elementary School?
28.5% of students at Clairemont Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clairemont Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Clairemont Elementary School is White at 36.4% of enrollment, in Decatur, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clairemont Elementary School?
Clairemont Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Clairemont Elementary School rank among schools in Decatur?
By Resource Investment Index, Clairemont Elementary School ranks #3 of 23 schools in Decatur, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Decatur on the city page.
Is Clairemont Elementary School a good school?
Clairemont Elementary School earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Georgia schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Georgia. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in City Schools of Decatur?
Besides Clairemont Elementary School, City Schools of Decatur also operates Decatur High School (1,901 students), Beacon Hill Middle School (1,285 students), and Talley Street Upper Elementary School (623 students). See the City Schools of Decatur district page for the complete list.
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