- Enrollment
- 2,234
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Avondale Estates, GA
Dekalb School of the Arts
Federal NCES profile for Dekalb School of the Arts, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130174003884
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 70
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dekalb School of the Arts earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Avondale Estates · Resource Index
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 15.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Dekalb School of the Arts has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dekalb School of the Arts ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Avondale Estates, GA.
School address
District: Dekalb County · Georgia
NCES ID 130174003884 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Dekalb School of the Arts held near 302 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 21.0 → 23.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 130174003884 · Avondale Estates, GA High · SMALL · TRAD
298 enr · 14.2:1 · 15.6% lunch · RII 63
Nearest enrollment peer: Lakeside High School (2,234 students)
Dekalb School of the Arts held near 302 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 21.0 → 23.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Dekalb 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 298
Dekalb School of the Arts
298 students
What this shows Dekalb School of the Arts reports 298 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dekalb School of the Arts compares
Dekalb 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 | 14.2:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.6% | ▼ 74% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 298 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
298
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 52% in Georgia - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.1%
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 149 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 57.7%
White 24.2%
Hispanic or Latino 8.1%
Two or More 7.4%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 57.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.6, Dekalb School of the Arts is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 17
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 School of the Arts Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeside High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dunwoody High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chamblee High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cross Keys High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sequoyah Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dekalb 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
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 (~298 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dekalb School of the Arts
How many students attend Dekalb School of the Arts?
Dekalb School of the Arts has 298 students enrolled. It is a high school in Avondale Estates, GA. CCD year-over-year: 302 (2022-23) → 302 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dekalb School of the Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at Dekalb School of the Arts is 14.2:1, which is 1% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 10% 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 School of the Arts?
15.6% of students at Dekalb 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 School of the Arts?
The largest demographic group at Dekalb School of the Arts is African American at 57.7% of enrollment, in Avondale Estates, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dekalb School of the Arts?
Dekalb School of the Arts has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (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 School of the Arts rank among public schools in Avondale Estates?
By Resource Investment Index, Dekalb School of the Arts ranks #1 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 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.