Enrollment
357
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 130585104459 Charter school
Dekalb Brilliance Academy — Decatur, GA
Federal NCES profile for Dekalb Brilliance Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 51/100.
👥 Class size 51
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.2:1
vs 14.5:1 Georgia avg
-16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dekalb Brilliance Academy compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Dekalb Brilliance Academy reports 357 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 14.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 16% below the Georgia state mean of 14.5:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 23% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (C-), calculated from 1 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Dekalb Brilliance Academy compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Georgia state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.2:1 | ▼ 16% | 14.5:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 357 | top 14% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
12.2:1
students per teacher
— 16% below state mean
Top 17% in Georgia — lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Overview
Enrollment 357 Top 14% in Georgia — larger than 86% of 2,315 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 14.0
Students per teacher 12.2:1 -16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 130585104459
Student demographics
African American 89.4%
Hispanic or Latino 6.4%
Two or More 2.2%
White 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 89.4% of enrollment.
Similar elementary schools in Decatur
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Talley Street Upper Elementary School
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Fifth Avenue Upper Elementary School
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529 students 11.7:1 students per teacher
International Community School
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501 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Wadsworth Magnet School for High Achievers
Standard public school
273 students 17.8:1 students per teacher
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Frequently asked questions about Dekalb Brilliance Academy
How many students attend Dekalb Brilliance Academy?
Dekalb Brilliance Academy has 357 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Decatur, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dekalb Brilliance Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Dekalb Brilliance Academy is 12.2:1, which is 16% lower than the Georgia average of 14.5:1 and 23% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dekalb Brilliance Academy?
The largest demographic group at Dekalb Brilliance Academy is African American at 89.4%. The school serves a diverse student body in Decatur, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dekalb Brilliance Academy?
Dekalb Brilliance Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (C-) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.