Enrollment
298
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 67/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130174003884
👥 S:T ratio 43
📚 AP courses 85
🌟 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 67/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Avondale Estates · Resource Index
- 67
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
15.6%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-74% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dekalb School of the Arts compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Dekalb School of the Arts
Dekalb School of the Arts is a lower-poverty, small high school in Avondale Estates, Georgia, enrolling 298 students.
At 14.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Georgia median, within a few percentage points of the 14.4:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 15.6% free-meal eligibility runs 74% below the Georgia average.
Enrollment of 298 puts it in the smaller third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 98% of the 2,314 Georgia schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Against 30 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #5.
Its student body is led by African American (58%) and White (24%) (diversity index 60/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 17 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 149 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
13.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 15.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Dekalb County also operates Lakeside High School (2,234 students) and Dunwoody High School (2,012 students) alongside Dekalb School of the Arts.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Dekalb School of the Arts compares
Dekalb School of the Arts on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,594
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $13,863
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dekalb County, which includes Dekalb School of the Arts.
$15,594
Per student
+12%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 51.6%
State 32.7%
Federal 15.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 2,234
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- 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 statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Georgia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~298 students)
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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.
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 67/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Avondale Estates on the city page.
Is Dekalb School of the Arts a good school?
Dekalb School of the Arts earns 67/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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