- Enrollment
- 1,901
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Decatur, GA
Fifth Avenue Upper Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Fifth Avenue Upper Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 130168000795
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fifth Avenue Upper Elementary School earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Georgia schools.
- #1 of 6
- elementary schools in Decatur · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.4:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 5.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Fifth Avenue Upper Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 93% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fifth Avenue Upper Elementary School ranks #1 of 6 elementary schools in Decatur, GA.
School address
District: City Schools of Decatur · Georgia
NCES ID 130168000795 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Fifth Avenue Upper Elementary School held near 593 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 51.2 → 50.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 130168000795 · Decatur, GA Elementary · MID · TRAD
529 enr · 10.4:1 · 5.4% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Decatur High School (1,901 students)
Fifth Avenue Upper Elementary School held near 593 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 51.2 → 50.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Fifth Avenue Upper Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Decatur High S
Decatur High School
1,901 students
- Beacon Hill Mi
Beacon Hill Middle School
1,285 students
- Talley Street 623
Talley Street Upper Elementary School
623 students
- This school 529
Fifth Avenue Upper Elementary School
529 students
- Winnona Park E 276
Winnona Park Elementary School
276 students
- Oakhurst Eleme 233
Oakhurst Elementary School
233 students
What this shows Fifth Avenue Upper Elementary School reports 529 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fifth Avenue Upper Elementary School compares
Fifth Avenue Upper 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 | 10.4:1 | ▼ 28% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 5.4% | ▼ 91% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 529 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.4:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
529
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
5.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 91% 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
10.4:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 7% in Georgia - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
7.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$16,939
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $14,615
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 353 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.2%
African American 11.7%
Two or More 7.9%
Asian 5.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 69.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.5, Fifth Avenue Upper Elementary School is about as mixed as the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for City Schools of Decatur reports $16,939 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fifth Avenue Upper Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Decatur High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Beacon Hill Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Talley Street Upper Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Winnona Park Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oakhurst Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fifth Avenue Upper Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,285
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 623
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 276
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 233
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
Similar elementary schools in Decatur
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Talley Street Upper Elementary School
Standard public school
623 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
Dekalb Preparatory Academy Charter
Standard public school
537 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
International Community School
Standard public school
501 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Dekalb Brilliance Academy
Standard public school
357 students 25.5:1 students per teacher
Wadsworth Magnet School for High Achievers
Standard public school
273 students 24.8:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~529 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Fifth Avenue Upper Elementary School
How many students attend Fifth Avenue Upper Elementary School?
Fifth Avenue Upper Elementary School has 529 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Decatur, GA. CCD year-over-year: 596 (2022-23) → 593 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fifth Avenue Upper Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fifth Avenue Upper Elementary School is 10.4:1, which is 28% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 34% 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 Fifth Avenue Upper Elementary School?
5.4% of students at Fifth Avenue Upper Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fifth Avenue Upper Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Fifth Avenue Upper Elementary School is White at 69.2% of enrollment, in Decatur, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fifth Avenue Upper Elementary School?
Fifth Avenue Upper Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (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 Fifth Avenue Upper Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Decatur?
By Resource Investment Index, Fifth Avenue Upper Elementary School ranks #1 of 6 elementary schools in Decatur, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Decatur on the city page.
What other schools are in City Schools of Decatur?
Besides Fifth Avenue Upper Elementary School, City Schools of Decatur also operates Decatur High School (1,901 students), Beacon Hill Middle School (1,285 students), and Talley Street Upper Elementary School (623 students). See the City Schools of Decatur district page for the complete list.