- Enrollment
- 2,234
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Atlanta, GA
Doraville United Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Doraville United Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130174004403
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 79
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Doraville United Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Georgia schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools.
- #57 of 70
- schools in Atlanta · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.7:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 87.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Doraville United Elementary School has class sizes larger than 96% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Doraville United Elementary School ranks #57 of 70 schools in Atlanta, GA.
School address
District: Dekalb County · Georgia
NCES ID 130174004403 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Doraville United Elementary School held near 931 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 51.0 → 65.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 130174004403 · Atlanta, GA Other · MID · TRAD
1,003 enr · 19.7:1 · 87.7% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Lakeside High School (2,234 students)
Doraville United Elementary School held near 931 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 51.0 → 65.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Doraville United Elementary 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
Doraville United Elementary School
1,003 students
What this shows Doraville United Elementary School reports 1,003 students on the CCD universe file.
How Doraville United Elementary School compares
Doraville United Elementary 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 | 19.7:1 | ▲ 37% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.7% | ▲ 44% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,003 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.7:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,003
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
87.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% 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
19.7:1
students per teacher
- 37% above state mean
Top 96% in Georgia - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
8.4%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 502 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: 0.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 92.4%
African American 3.6%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
White 0.8%
Two or More 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 92.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.4, Doraville United Elementary School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
District finance for Dekalb County reports $15,368 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Doraville United Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeside High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dunwoody High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chamblee High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cross Keys High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sequoyah Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Doraville United Elementary 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
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961 students 12:1 students per teacher
Charles Drew Charter Ja/Sr Academy
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941 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Cobb Horizon High School
Standard public school
927 students 11.3:1 students per teacher
Morris Brandon Elementary School
Standard public school
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Fernbank Elementary School
Standard public school
895 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~1,003 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Doraville United Elementary School
How many students attend Doraville United Elementary School?
Doraville United Elementary School has 1,003 students enrolled. It is a public school in Atlanta, GA. CCD year-over-year: 919 (2022-23) → 931 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Doraville United Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Doraville United Elementary School is 19.7:1, which is 37% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Doraville United Elementary School?
87.7% of students at Doraville United Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Doraville United Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Doraville United Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 92.4% of enrollment, in Atlanta, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Doraville United Elementary School?
Doraville United Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Doraville United Elementary School rank among schools in Atlanta?
By Resource Investment Index, Doraville United Elementary School ranks #57 of 70 schools in Atlanta, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Atlanta on the city page.
What other schools are in Dekalb County?
Besides Doraville United Elementary 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.