- Enrollment
- 2,234
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lithonia, GA
Flat Rock Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Flat Rock Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130174003634
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Flat Rock Elementary School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Georgia schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools.
- #12 of 12
- schools in Lithonia · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.1:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Flat Rock Elementary School has class sizes larger than 85% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Flat Rock Elementary School ranks #12 of 12 schools in Lithonia, GA.
School address
District: Dekalb County · Georgia
NCES ID 130174003634 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Flat Rock Elementary School held near 986 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 57.8 → 61.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 130174003634 · Lithonia, GA Other · MID · TRAD
977 enr · 17.1:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Lakeside High School (2,234 students)
Flat Rock Elementary School held near 986 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 57.8 → 61.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Flat Rock 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
Flat Rock Elementary School
977 students
What this shows Flat Rock Elementary School reports 977 students on the CCD universe file.
How Flat Rock Elementary School compares
Flat Rock 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 | 17.1:1 | ▲ 19% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 65% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 977 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
977
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 85% in Georgia - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
44.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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
Counselors1.8 FTE
Per 549 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 90.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%
Two or More 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Asian 0.4%
White 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 90.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.6, Flat Rock Elementary School is less 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 Flat Rock Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeside High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dunwoody High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chamblee High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cross Keys High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sequoyah Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Flat Rock 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 Lithonia
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Stoneview Elementary School
Standard public school
782 students 15:1 students per teacher
Princeton Elementary School
Standard public school
751 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Edward L. Bouie- Sr. Elementary School
Standard public school
599 students 18.7:1 students per teacher
Panola Way Elementary School
Standard public school
550 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Redan Elementary School
Standard public school
525 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Rock Chapel Elementary School
Standard public school
524 students 15.4:1 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 (~977 students)
Frequently asked questions about Flat Rock Elementary School
How many students attend Flat Rock Elementary School?
Flat Rock Elementary School has 977 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lithonia, GA. CCD year-over-year: 996 (2022-23) → 986 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Flat Rock Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Flat Rock Elementary School is 17.1:1, which is 19% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Flat Rock Elementary School?
100.0% of students at Flat Rock Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Flat Rock Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Flat Rock Elementary School is African American at 90.0% of enrollment, in Lithonia, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Flat Rock Elementary School?
Flat Rock Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower 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 Flat Rock Elementary School rank among schools in Lithonia?
By Resource Investment Index, Flat Rock Elementary School ranks #12 of 12 schools in Lithonia, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Lithonia on the city page.
What other schools are in Dekalb County?
Besides Flat Rock 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.