- Enrollment
- 2,234
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Stone Mountain, GA
Dekalb Alternative School
Federal NCES profile for Dekalb Alternative School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130174002313
👥 S:T ratio 75
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 85
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dekalb Alternative School earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Georgia schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Georgia.
- #1 of 14
- schools in Stone Mountain · Resource Index
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 6.2:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Dekalb Alternative School has class sizes smaller than 99% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dekalb Alternative School ranks #1 of 14 schools in Stone Mountain, GA.
School address
District: Dekalb County · Georgia
NCES ID 130174002313 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Dekalb Alternative School grew from 149 students in 2022-23 to 171 in 2023-24 (+14.8%).
Teacher FTE added 24.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+22 students YoY 130174002313 · Stone Mountain, GA Other · SMALL · TRAD
149 enr · 6.2:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 63
Nearest enrollment peer: Lakeside High School (2,234 students)
Dekalb Alternative School grew from 149 students in 2022-23 to 171 in 2023-24 (+14.8%). Teacher FTE added 24.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Dekalb Alternative 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 149
Dekalb Alternative School
149 students
What this shows Dekalb Alternative School reports 149 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dekalb Alternative School compares
Dekalb Alternative School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 6.2:1 | ▼ 57% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 65% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 149 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6.2:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
149
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
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
6.2:1
students per teacher
- 57% below state mean
Top 1% in Georgia - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
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 75 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 205 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 138.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Programs
District finance for Dekalb County reports $15,368 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dekalb Alternative 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chamblee High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cross Keys High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sequoyah Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dekalb Alternative 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 Stone Mountain
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Rockbridge Elementary School
Standard public school
900 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Allgood Elementary School
Standard public school
614 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Stone Mill Elementary School
Standard public school
601 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
Pine Ridge Elementary School
Standard public school
551 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
Wynbrooke Elementary School
Standard public school
546 students 14:1 students per teacher
Smoke Rise Elementary School
Standard public school
539 students 14.6:1 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 (~149 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dekalb Alternative School
How many students attend Dekalb Alternative School?
Dekalb Alternative School has 149 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Stone Mountain, GA. CCD year-over-year: 149 (2022-23) → 171 (2023-24), up 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dekalb Alternative School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dekalb Alternative School is 6.2:1, which is 57% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 61% 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 Dekalb Alternative School?
100.0% of students at Dekalb Alternative School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dekalb Alternative School?
Dekalb Alternative School has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Dekalb Alternative School rank among schools in Stone Mountain?
By Resource Investment Index, Dekalb Alternative School ranks #1 of 14 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 schools in Stone Mountain on the city page.
What other schools are in Dekalb County?
Besides Dekalb Alternative 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.