- Enrollment
- 2,234
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Stone Mountain, GA
Dekalb Early College Academy
Federal NCES profile for Dekalb Early College Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 64/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130174003708
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 69
📋 Attendance 90
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dekalb Early College Academy earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Georgia schools.
- #2 of 5
- high schools in Stone Mountain · Resource Index
- 64
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.5:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 53.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Dekalb Early College Academy has class sizes larger than 93% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dekalb Early College Academy ranks #2 of 5 high schools in Stone Mountain, GA.
School address
District: Dekalb County · Georgia
NCES ID 130174003708 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Dekalb Early College Academy held near 301 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 17.5 → 19.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 130174003708 · Stone Mountain, GA High · SMALL · TRAD
314 enr · 18.5:1 · 53.6% lunch · RII 64
Nearest enrollment peer: Lakeside High School (2,234 students)
Dekalb Early College Academy held near 301 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 17.5 → 19.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Dekalb Early College Academy 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 314
Dekalb Early College Academy
314 students
What this shows Dekalb Early College Academy reports 314 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dekalb Early College Academy compares
Dekalb Early College Academy 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 | 18.5:1 | ▲ 28% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.6% | ▼ 12% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 314 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.5:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
314
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.6%
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
18.5:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 93% in Georgia - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
4.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
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 157 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
27
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 72.6%
Hispanic or Latino 13.7%
Asian 10.8%
White 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Two or More 1.0%
Largest group: African American at 72.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.2, Dekalb Early College Academy is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
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 Early College Academy 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 | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sequoyah Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dekalb Early College Academy'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 high schools in Stone Mountain
4 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Stephenson High School
Standard public school
1,339 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Stone Mountain High School
Standard public school
1,254 students 19.3:1 students per teacher
Redan High School
Standard public school
1,052 students 21:1 students per teacher
Elizabeth Andrews High School
Standard public school
167 students 3.7:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high 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 (~314 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dekalb Early College Academy
How many students attend Dekalb Early College Academy?
Dekalb Early College Academy has 314 students enrolled. It is a high school in Stone Mountain, GA. CCD year-over-year: 295 (2022-23) → 301 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dekalb Early College Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Dekalb Early College Academy is 18.5:1, which is 28% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dekalb Early College Academy?
53.6% of students at Dekalb Early College Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dekalb Early College Academy?
The largest demographic group at Dekalb Early College Academy is African American at 72.6% of enrollment, in Stone Mountain, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dekalb Early College Academy?
Dekalb Early College Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (higher 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 Early College Academy rank among high schools in Stone Mountain?
By Resource Investment Index, Dekalb Early College Academy ranks #2 of 5 high 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 high schools in Stone Mountain on the city page.
What other schools are in Dekalb County?
Besides Dekalb Early College Academy, 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.