- Enrollment
- 2,234
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Decatur, GA
Flat Shoals Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Flat Shoals Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130174000725
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Flat Shoals Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Georgia schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools.
- #18 of 23
- schools in Decatur · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.3:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Flat Shoals Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 87% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Flat Shoals Elementary School ranks #18 of 23 schools in Decatur, GA.
School address
District: Dekalb County · Georgia
NCES ID 130174000725 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-83 students YoY
Flat Shoals Elementary School shrank from 552 students in 2022-23 to 469 in 2023-24 (-15.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 33.5 → 32.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-83 students YoY 130174000725 · Decatur, GA Other · SMALL · TRAD
373 enr · 11.3:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Lakeside High School (2,234 students)
Flat Shoals Elementary School shrank from 552 students in 2022-23 to 469 in 2023-24 (-15.0%). Teacher FTE lost 33.5 → 32.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Flat Shoals 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 373
Flat Shoals Elementary School
373 students
What this shows Flat Shoals Elementary School reports 373 students on the CCD universe file.
How Flat Shoals Elementary School compares
Flat Shoals Elementary School is a shrinking 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 | 11.3:1 | ▼ 22% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 65% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 373 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
373
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
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
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 13% in Georgia - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
67.6%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 373 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 58 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 93.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%
Two or More 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Asian 0.5%
White 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 93.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.3, Flat Shoals 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 Shoals Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeside High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dunwoody High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chamblee High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cross Keys High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sequoyah Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Flat Shoals 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 Decatur
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Peachcrest Elementary School
Standard public school
729 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Oakview Elementary
Standard public school
685 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Narvie Harris Elementary School
Standard public school
535 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Chapel Hill Elementary School
Standard public school
495 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Ronald E Mcnair Discover Learning Academy Elementary School
Standard public school
475 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Canby Lane Elementary School
Standard public school
446 students 13.1:1 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 (~373 students)
Frequently asked questions about Flat Shoals Elementary School
How many students attend Flat Shoals Elementary School?
Flat Shoals Elementary School has 373 students enrolled. It is a public school in Decatur, GA. CCD year-over-year: 552 (2022-23) → 469 (2023-24), down 83.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Flat Shoals Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Flat Shoals Elementary School is 11.3:1, which is 22% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 28% 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 Flat Shoals Elementary School?
100.0% of students at Flat Shoals Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Flat Shoals Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Flat Shoals Elementary School is African American at 93.6% of enrollment, in Decatur, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Flat Shoals Elementary School?
Flat Shoals Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical 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 Shoals Elementary School rank among schools in Decatur?
By Resource Investment Index, Flat Shoals Elementary School ranks #18 of 23 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 schools in Decatur on the city page.
What other schools are in Dekalb County?
Besides Flat Shoals 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.