- Enrollment
- 2,234
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Brookhaven, GA
Dekalb Path Academy Charter School
Federal NCES profile for Dekalb Path Academy Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 130174003339Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dekalb Path Academy Charter School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Georgia schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools.
- #1 of 6
- public schools in Brookhaven · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 92.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Dekalb Path Academy Charter School has class sizes larger than 76% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dekalb Path Academy Charter School ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Brookhaven, GA.
School address
District: Dekalb County · Georgia
NCES ID 130174003339 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Dekalb Path Academy Charter School held near 368 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 23.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 130174003339 · Brookhaven, GA Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
369 enr · 16:1 · 92.9% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Lakeside High School (2,234 students)
Dekalb Path Academy Charter School held near 368 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 23.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Dekalb Path Academy Charter 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 369
Dekalb Path Academy Charter School
369 students
What this shows Dekalb Path Academy Charter School reports 369 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dekalb Path Academy Charter School compares
Dekalb Path Academy Charter School 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 | 16:1 | ▲ 11% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 92.9% | ▲ 53% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 369 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
369
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
92.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 76% in Georgia - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
7.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 369 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 90.2%
African American 6.2%
Asian 3.0%
White 0.3%
Two or More 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 90.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.2, Dekalb Path Academy Charter School 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 Path Academy Charter 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chamblee High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cross Keys High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sequoyah Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dekalb Path Academy Charter 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
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 (~369 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dekalb Path Academy Charter School
How many students attend Dekalb Path Academy Charter School?
Dekalb Path Academy Charter School has 369 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Brookhaven, GA. CCD year-over-year: 368 (2022-23) → 368 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dekalb Path Academy Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dekalb Path Academy Charter School is 16:1, which is 11% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dekalb Path Academy Charter School?
92.9% of students at Dekalb Path Academy Charter School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dekalb Path Academy Charter School?
The largest demographic group at Dekalb Path Academy Charter School is Hispanic or Latino at 90.2% of enrollment, in Brookhaven, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dekalb Path Academy Charter School?
Dekalb Path Academy Charter School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 Path Academy Charter School rank among public schools in Brookhaven?
By Resource Investment Index, Dekalb Path Academy Charter School ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Brookhaven, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Brookhaven on the city page.
What other schools are in Dekalb County?
Besides Dekalb Path Academy Charter 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.