Enrollment
501
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Decatur, GA
International Community School
Federal NCES profile for International Community School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 130174002538Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
International Community School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Georgia schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools.
- #4 of 6
- elementary schools in Decatur · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.2:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 57.1%
- free-lunch eligible
International Community School has class sizes larger than 78% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, International Community School ranks #4 of 6 elementary schools in Decatur, GA.
School address
District: Dekalb County · Georgia
NCES ID 130174002538 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.2:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
57.1%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How International Community School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at International Community School
International Community School is a higher-need, mid-sized charter elementary school in Decatur, Georgia, enrolling 501 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 57.1% lands close to the Georgia typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 501 puts it in the smaller third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 334 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #144.
Its student body is led by African American (35%) and Asian (32%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 72/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 501 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
13.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 15.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Decatur's elementary schools, it stands alongside Talley Street Upper Elementary School (623 students): International Community School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.2:1 vs 11.8:1).
Dekalb County also operates Lakeside High School (2,234 students) and Dunwoody High School (2,012 students) alongside International Community 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 International Community School compares
International Community 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 | 16.2:1 | ▲ 12% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.1% | ▼ 6% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 501 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
501
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
57.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 78% in Georgia - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$15,594
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $13,863
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 501 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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
African American 35.3%
Asian 31.9%
White 20.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%
Two or More 5.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 35.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.4, International Community School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dekalb County, which includes International Community School.
$15,594
Per student
+12%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 51.6%
State 32.7%
Federal 15.7%
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 International Community 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 | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sequoyah Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to International Community School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,234
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- 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 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
Fifth Avenue Upper Elementary School
Standard public school
529 students 10.4:1 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 (~501 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about International Community School
How many students attend International Community School?
International Community School has 501 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Decatur, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at International Community School?
The student-teacher ratio at International Community School is 16.2:1, which is 12% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at International Community School?
57.1% of students at International Community School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of International Community School?
The largest demographic group at International Community School is African American at 35.3% of enrollment, in Decatur, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for International Community School?
International Community School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical 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 International Community School rank among elementary schools in Decatur?
By Resource Investment Index, International Community School ranks #4 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 International Community School a good school?
International Community School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Georgia schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Dekalb County?
Besides International Community 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.
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