- Enrollment
- 2,234
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dunwoody, GA
Dunwoody Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Dunwoody Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130174003914
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dunwoody Elementary School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools.
- #2 of 5
- schools in Dunwoody · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 15.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Dunwoody Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dunwoody Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 schools in Dunwoody, GA.
School address
District: Dekalb County · Georgia
NCES ID 130174003914 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Dunwoody Elementary School held near 774 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 56.5 → 55.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-22 students YoY 130174003914 · Dunwoody, GA Other · MID · TRAD
790 enr · 14.1:1 · 15.7% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Lakeside High School (2,234 students)
Dunwoody Elementary School held near 774 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 56.5 → 55.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Dunwoody 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 790
Dunwoody Elementary School
790 students
What this shows Dunwoody Elementary School reports 790 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dunwoody Elementary School compares
Dunwoody 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 | 14.1:1 | ▼ 2% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.7% | ▼ 74% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 790 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
790
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.7%
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
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 51% in Georgia - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.4%
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
Counselors2.7 FTE
Per 296 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 32.0%
Asian 28.0%
African American 23.3%
Hispanic or Latino 10.6%
Two or More 4.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Largest group: White at 32.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 75.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.1, Dunwoody Elementary School is more 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 Dunwoody Elementary School 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 Dunwoody 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
Similar other schools in Dunwoody
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Austin Elementary School
Standard public school
803 students 20.1:1 students per teacher
Chesnut Elementary School
Standard public school
551 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
Vanderlyn Elementary School
Standard public school
441 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Kingsley Elementary School
Standard public school
386 students 12.1:1 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 (~790 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dunwoody Elementary School
How many students attend Dunwoody Elementary School?
Dunwoody Elementary School has 790 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dunwoody, GA. CCD year-over-year: 796 (2022-23) → 774 (2023-24), nearly flat (-22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dunwoody Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dunwoody Elementary School is 14.1:1, which is 2% 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 Dunwoody Elementary School?
15.7% of students at Dunwoody Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dunwoody Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Dunwoody Elementary School is White at 32.0% of enrollment, in Dunwoody, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 75.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dunwoody Elementary School?
Dunwoody Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 Dunwoody Elementary School rank among schools in Dunwoody?
By Resource Investment Index, Dunwoody Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 schools in Dunwoody, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Dunwoody on the city page.
What other schools are in Dekalb County?
Besides Dunwoody 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.