- Enrollment
- 2,234
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tucker, GA
Idlewood Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Idlewood Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130174000678
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 15
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Idlewood Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Georgia schools.
- #5 of 5
- schools in Tucker · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Idlewood Elementary School has class sizes larger than 75% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Idlewood Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 schools in Tucker, GA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-34 students YoY
Idlewood Elementary School held near 910 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-34 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 56.0 → 57.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-34 students YoY 130174000678 · Tucker, GA Other · MID · TRAD
889 enr · 15.9:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Lakeside High School (2,234 students)
Idlewood Elementary School held near 910 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-34 headcount). Teacher FTE added 56.0 → 57.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Idlewood 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 889
Idlewood Elementary School
889 students
What this shows Idlewood Elementary School reports 889 students on the CCD universe file.
How Idlewood Elementary School compares
Idlewood 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 | 15.9:1 | ▲ 10% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 65% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 889 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
889
Bigger than 89% 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
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 75% in Georgia - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.9%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 445 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 71.2%
Asian 14.7%
Hispanic or Latino 8.2%
White 4.4%
Two or More 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: African American at 71.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.3, Idlewood 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 Idlewood 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 | 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Idlewood 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 Tucker
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nesbit Elementary School
Standard public school
1,191 students 12.7:1 students per teacher
Midvale Elementary School
Standard public school
417 students 10.7:1 students per teacher
Brockett Elementary School
Standard public school
394 students 12.7:1 students per teacher
Livsey Elementary School
Standard public school
383 students 12:1 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 (~889 students)
Frequently asked questions about Idlewood Elementary School
How many students attend Idlewood Elementary School?
Idlewood Elementary School has 889 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tucker, GA. CCD year-over-year: 944 (2022-23) → 910 (2023-24), nearly flat (-34).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Idlewood Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Idlewood Elementary School is 15.9:1, which is 10% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Idlewood Elementary School?
100.0% of students at Idlewood Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Idlewood Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Idlewood Elementary School is African American at 71.2% of enrollment, in Tucker, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Idlewood Elementary School?
Idlewood Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Idlewood Elementary School rank among schools in Tucker?
By Resource Investment Index, Idlewood Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 schools in Tucker, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Tucker on the city page.
What other schools are in Dekalb County?
Besides Idlewood 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.