Enrollment
529
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
51.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.4:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
5.4%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-91% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Fifth Avenue Upper Elementary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Fifth Avenue Upper Elementary School
Fifth Avenue Upper Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Decatur, Georgia, enrolling 529 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 10.4:1, Fifth Avenue Upper Elementary School is leaner than roughly 93% of Georgia schools and 28% under the state's 14.4:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 5.4% free-meal eligibility runs 91% below the Georgia average.
With 529 students, its enrollment sits close to the Georgia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 96% of the 2,314 Georgia schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 91 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #5, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (69%) and African American (12%) (diversity index 50/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 353 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.4% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding City Schools of Decatur spends $16,600 per pupil, 20% above the Georgia average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Decatur's elementary schools, it stands alongside Talley Street Upper Elementary School (623 students): Fifth Avenue Upper Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (10.4:1 vs 11.8:1).
City Schools of Decatur also operates Decatur High School (1,901 students) and Beacon Hill Middle School (1,285 students) alongside Fifth Avenue Upper Elementary School.
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 Fifth Avenue Upper Elementary School compares
Fifth Avenue Upper Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$16,600
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $13,863
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for City Schools of Decatur, which includes Fifth Avenue Upper Elementary School.
$16,600
Per student
+20%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
+0%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 57.4%
State 34.9%
Federal 7.6%
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 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
- 1,901
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- 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
Similar elementary 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 (~529 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Fifth Avenue Upper Elementary School a good school?
Fifth Avenue Upper Elementary School earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Georgia schools. 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 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.
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