- Enrollment
- 2,234
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Stone Mountain, GA
East Dekalb Special Education Center
Federal NCES profile for East Dekalb Special Education Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130174002642
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 98
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Dekalb Special Education Center earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Georgia schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Georgia.
- #3 of 14
- schools in Stone Mountain · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 36.4%
- free-lunch eligible
East Dekalb Special Education Center has class sizes larger than 98% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Dekalb Special Education Center ranks #3 of 14 schools in Stone Mountain, GA.
School address
District: Dekalb County · Georgia
NCES ID 130174002642 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+55 students YoY
East Dekalb Special Education Center grew from 110 students in 2022-23 to 165 in 2023-24 (+50.0%).
Teacher FTE added 5.5 → 7.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+55 students YoY 130174002642 · Stone Mountain, GA Other · SMALL · TRAD
110 enr · 22:1 · 36.4% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Lakeside High School (2,234 students)
East Dekalb Special Education Center grew from 110 students in 2022-23 to 165 in 2023-24 (+50.0%). Teacher FTE added 5.5 → 7.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
East Dekalb Special Education Center 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 110
East Dekalb Special Education Center
110 students
What this shows East Dekalb Special Education Center reports 110 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Dekalb Special Education Center compares
East Dekalb Special Education Center is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22:1 | ▲ 53% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.4% | ▼ 40% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 110 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
110
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
22:1
students per teacher
- 53% above state mean
Top 98% in Georgia - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
0.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
District finance for Dekalb County reports $15,368 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How East Dekalb Special Education Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeside High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dunwoody High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chamblee High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cross Keys High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sequoyah Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Dekalb Special Education Center'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 Stone Mountain
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Rockbridge Elementary School
Standard public school
900 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Allgood Elementary School
Standard public school
614 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Stone Mill Elementary School
Standard public school
601 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
Pine Ridge Elementary School
Standard public school
551 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
Wynbrooke Elementary School
Standard public school
546 students 14:1 students per teacher
Smoke Rise Elementary School
Standard public school
539 students 14.6:1 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 (~110 students)
Frequently asked questions about East Dekalb Special Education Center
How many students attend East Dekalb Special Education Center?
East Dekalb Special Education Center has 110 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Stone Mountain, GA. CCD year-over-year: 110 (2022-23) → 165 (2023-24), up 55.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Dekalb Special Education Center?
The student-teacher ratio at East Dekalb Special Education Center is 22:1, which is 53% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 40% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at East Dekalb Special Education Center?
36.4% of students at East Dekalb Special Education Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Dekalb Special Education Center?
East Dekalb Special Education Center has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does East Dekalb Special Education Center rank among schools in Stone Mountain?
By Resource Investment Index, East Dekalb Special Education Center ranks #3 of 14 schools in Stone Mountain, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Stone Mountain on the city page.
What other schools are in Dekalb County?
Besides East Dekalb Special Education Center, 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.