- Enrollment
- 2,234
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Decatur, GA
Dekalb Preparatory Academy Charter
Federal NCES profile for Dekalb Preparatory Academy Charter, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 130174004071Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dekalb Preparatory Academy Charter earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools.
- #5 of 6
- elementary schools in Decatur · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 62.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Dekalb Preparatory Academy Charter has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dekalb Preparatory Academy Charter ranks #5 of 6 elementary schools in Decatur, GA.
School address
District: Dekalb County · Georgia
NCES ID 130174004071 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Dekalb Preparatory Academy Charter held near 562 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 39.5 → 34.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 130174004071 · Decatur, GA Elementary · MID · CHARTER
537 enr · 13.8:1 · 62.5% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Lakeside High School (2,234 students)
Dekalb Preparatory Academy Charter held near 562 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 39.5 → 34.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Dekalb Preparatory Academy Charter 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 537
Dekalb Preparatory Academy Charter
537 students
What this shows Dekalb Preparatory Academy Charter reports 537 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dekalb Preparatory Academy Charter compares
Dekalb Preparatory Academy Charter 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 | 13.8:1 | ▼ 4% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.5% | ▲ 3% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 537 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
537
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 45% in Georgia - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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 537 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 94.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%
Two or More 2.0%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 94.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.4, Dekalb Preparatory Academy Charter 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 Preparatory Academy Charter 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chamblee High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cross Keys High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sequoyah Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dekalb Preparatory Academy Charter'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 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
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
Dekalb Brilliance Academy
Standard public school
357 students 25.5:1 students per teacher
Wadsworth Magnet School for High Achievers
Standard public school
273 students 24.8:1 students per teacher
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 (~537 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dekalb Preparatory Academy Charter
How many students attend Dekalb Preparatory Academy Charter?
Dekalb Preparatory Academy Charter has 537 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Decatur, GA. CCD year-over-year: 562 (2022-23) → 562 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dekalb Preparatory Academy Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at Dekalb Preparatory Academy Charter is 13.8:1, which is 4% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dekalb Preparatory Academy Charter?
62.5% of students at Dekalb Preparatory Academy Charter are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dekalb Preparatory Academy Charter?
The largest demographic group at Dekalb Preparatory Academy Charter is African American at 94.6% of enrollment, in Decatur, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dekalb Preparatory Academy Charter?
Dekalb Preparatory Academy Charter has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Preparatory Academy Charter rank among elementary schools in Decatur?
By Resource Investment Index, Dekalb Preparatory Academy Charter ranks #5 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.
What other schools are in Dekalb County?
Besides Dekalb Preparatory Academy Charter, 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.