- Enrollment
- 2,234
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Avondale Estates, GA
Dekalb Elementary School of the Arts
Federal NCES profile for Dekalb Elementary School of the Arts, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 130174000656
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dekalb Elementary School of the Arts earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Georgia schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Avondale Estates · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.3:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 44.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Dekalb Elementary School of the Arts has class sizes larger than 92% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dekalb Elementary School of the Arts ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Avondale Estates, GA.
School address
District: Dekalb County · Georgia
NCES ID 130174000656 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Dekalb Elementary School of the Arts held near 591 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 42.0 → 39.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 130174000656 · Avondale Estates, GA Elementary · MID · TRAD
768 enr · 18.3:1 · 44.0% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Lakeside High School (2,234 students)
Dekalb Elementary School of the Arts held near 591 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 42.0 → 39.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Dekalb Elementary School of the Arts 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 768
Dekalb Elementary School of the Arts
768 students
What this shows Dekalb Elementary School of the Arts reports 768 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dekalb Elementary School of the Arts compares
Dekalb Elementary School of the Arts 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 | 18.3:1 | ▲ 27% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.0% | ▼ 28% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 768 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
768
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 92% in Georgia - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.2%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 384 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 82.2%
Two or More 6.3%
White 6.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 82.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.5, Dekalb Elementary School of the Arts 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 Elementary School of the Arts Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeside High School | Larger | Similar 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 Elementary School of the Arts'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 elementary schools in Avondale Estates
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~768 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dekalb Elementary School of the Arts
How many students attend Dekalb Elementary School of the Arts?
Dekalb Elementary School of the Arts has 768 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Avondale Estates, GA. CCD year-over-year: 582 (2022-23) → 591 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dekalb Elementary School of the Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at Dekalb Elementary School of the Arts is 18.3:1, which is 27% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dekalb Elementary School of the Arts?
44.0% of students at Dekalb Elementary School of the Arts are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dekalb Elementary School of the Arts?
The largest demographic group at Dekalb Elementary School of the Arts is African American at 82.2% of enrollment, in Avondale Estates, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dekalb Elementary School of the Arts?
Dekalb Elementary School of the Arts has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Elementary School of the Arts rank among public schools in Avondale Estates?
By Resource Investment Index, Dekalb Elementary School of the Arts ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Avondale Estates, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Dekalb County?
Besides Dekalb Elementary School of the Arts, 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.