- Enrollment
- 2,234
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Stone Mountain, GA
Dekalb Agriculture Technology and Environment School
Federal NCES profile for Dekalb Agriculture Technology and Environment School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 130174003955Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dekalb Agriculture Technology and Environment School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Georgia schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools.
- #8 of 24
- public schools in Stone Mountain · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.7:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 53.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Dekalb Agriculture Technology and Environment School has class sizes larger than 89% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dekalb Agriculture Technology and Environment School ranks #8 of 24 public schools in Stone Mountain, GA.
School address
District: Dekalb County · Georgia
NCES ID 130174003955 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Dekalb Agriculture Technology and Environment School held near 765 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 43.5 → 45.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 130174003955 · Stone Mountain, GA Elementary · MID · CHARTER
760 enr · 17.7:1 · 53.3% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Lakeside High School (2,234 students)
Dekalb Agriculture Technology and Environment School held near 765 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 43.5 → 45.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Dekalb Agriculture Technology and Environment 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 760
Dekalb Agriculture Technology and Environment School
760 students
What this shows Dekalb Agriculture Technology and Environment School reports 760 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dekalb Agriculture Technology and Environment School compares
Dekalb Agriculture Technology and Environment 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 | 17.7:1 | ▲ 23% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.3% | ▼ 12% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 760 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
760
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 89% in Georgia - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
11.6%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 760 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 89.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.7%
Two or More 2.1%
Asian 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 89.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.0, Dekalb Agriculture Technology and Environment School is less 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 Dekalb Agriculture Technology and Environment School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeside High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar 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 | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sequoyah Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dekalb Agriculture Technology and Environment 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 elementary 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 (~760 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dekalb Agriculture Technology and Environment School
How many students attend Dekalb Agriculture Technology and Environment School?
Dekalb Agriculture Technology and Environment School has 760 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Stone Mountain, GA. CCD year-over-year: 763 (2022-23) → 765 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dekalb Agriculture Technology and Environment School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dekalb Agriculture Technology and Environment School is 17.7:1, which is 23% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dekalb Agriculture Technology and Environment School?
53.3% of students at Dekalb Agriculture Technology and Environment School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dekalb Agriculture Technology and Environment School?
The largest demographic group at Dekalb Agriculture Technology and Environment School is African American at 89.7% of enrollment, in Stone Mountain, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dekalb Agriculture Technology and Environment School?
Dekalb Agriculture Technology and Environment School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Dekalb Agriculture Technology and Environment School rank among public schools in Stone Mountain?
By Resource Investment Index, Dekalb Agriculture Technology and Environment School ranks #8 of 24 public schools in Stone Mountain, 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 Stone Mountain on the city page.
What other schools are in Dekalb County?
Besides Dekalb Agriculture Technology and Environment 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.