Enrollment
357
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Decatur, GA
Dekalb Brilliance Academy
Federal NCES profile for Dekalb Brilliance Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 0/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 130585104459Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dekalb Brilliance Academy earns 0/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Georgia schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools.
- #6 of 6
- elementary schools in Decatur · Resource Index
- 0
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.5:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 357
- students enrolled
Dekalb Brilliance Academy has class sizes larger than 99% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dekalb Brilliance Academy ranks #6 of 6 elementary schools in Decatur, GA.
School address
NCES ID 130585104459 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25.5:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+77% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dekalb Brilliance Academy compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Dekalb Brilliance Academy
Dekalb Brilliance Academy is a small charter elementary school in Decatur, Georgia, enrolling 357 students.
Class loads run heavy: 25.5:1 is larger than about 99% of Georgia schools and 77% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Enrollment of 357 puts it in the smaller third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 100% of the 2,314 Georgia schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is predominantly African American (89% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 20/100).
Among Decatur's elementary schools, it stands alongside Talley Street Upper Elementary School (623 students): Dekalb Brilliance Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (25.5:1 vs 11.8:1).
State Charter Schools Ii- Dekalb Brilliance Academy is a single-school charter district, so Dekalb Brilliance Academy operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
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 Dekalb Brilliance Academy compares
Dekalb Brilliance Academy on the metrics families compare, against Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 25.5:1 | ▲ 77% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 357 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.5:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
357
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
25.5:1
students per teacher
- 77% above state mean
Top 99% in Georgia - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
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
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.
Student-body diversity index 19.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.6, Dekalb Brilliance Academy is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Similar elementary schools in Decatur
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Talley Street Upper Elementary School
Standard public school
623 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
Dekalb Preparatory Academy Charter
Standard public school
537 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Fifth Avenue Upper Elementary School
Standard public school
529 students 10.4:1 students per teacher
International Community School
Standard public school
501 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Wadsworth Magnet School for High Achievers
Standard public school
273 students 24.8:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary 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 (~357 students)
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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 an elementary school in Decatur, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dekalb Brilliance Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Dekalb Brilliance Academy is 25.5:1, which is 77% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 62% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
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% of enrollment, in Decatur, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dekalb Brilliance Academy?
Dekalb Brilliance Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 0/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Dekalb Brilliance Academy rank among elementary schools in Decatur?
By Resource Investment Index, Dekalb Brilliance Academy ranks #6 of 6 elementary 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 elementary schools in Decatur on the city page.
Is Dekalb Brilliance Academy a good school?
Dekalb Brilliance Academy earns 0/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Georgia schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools. 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 State Charter Schools Ii- Dekalb Brilliance Academy?
None; State Charter Schools Ii- Dekalb Brilliance Academy is a single-school charter district, and Dekalb Brilliance Academy is its only campus.
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