- Enrollment
- 2,234
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dunwoody, GA
Kingsley Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Kingsley Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130174000684
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kingsley Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Georgia schools.
- #3 of 5
- schools in Dunwoody · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.1:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 54.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Kingsley Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 80% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kingsley Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 schools in Dunwoody, GA.
School address
District: Dekalb County · Georgia
NCES ID 130174000684 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+25 students YoY
Kingsley Elementary School grew from 339 students in 2022-23 to 364 in 2023-24 (+7.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 32.8 → 29.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+25 students YoY 130174000684 · Dunwoody, GA Other · SMALL · TRAD
386 enr · 12.1:1 · 54.9% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Lakeside High School (2,234 students)
Kingsley Elementary School grew from 339 students in 2022-23 to 364 in 2023-24 (+7.4%). Teacher FTE lost 32.8 → 29.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Kingsley 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 386
Kingsley Elementary School
386 students
What this shows Kingsley Elementary School reports 386 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kingsley Elementary School compares
Kingsley Elementary School is a growing 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 | 12.1:1 | ▼ 16% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.9% | ▼ 10% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 386 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
386
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 20% in Georgia - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
24.1%
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 386 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 63.0%
White 20.5%
African American 8.3%
Two or More 3.9%
Asian 3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 63.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.1, Kingsley Elementary School is more 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 Kingsley 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 | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sequoyah Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kingsley 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 Dunwoody
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Austin Elementary School
Standard public school
803 students 20.1:1 students per teacher
Dunwoody Elementary School
Standard public school
790 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Chesnut Elementary School
Standard public school
551 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
Vanderlyn Elementary School
Standard public school
441 students 12.3:1 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 (~386 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kingsley Elementary School
How many students attend Kingsley Elementary School?
Kingsley Elementary School has 386 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dunwoody, GA. CCD year-over-year: 339 (2022-23) → 364 (2023-24), up 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kingsley Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kingsley Elementary School is 12.1:1, which is 16% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 23% 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 Kingsley Elementary School?
54.9% of students at Kingsley Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kingsley Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Kingsley Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 63.0% of enrollment, in Dunwoody, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kingsley Elementary School?
Kingsley Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Kingsley Elementary School rank among schools in Dunwoody?
By Resource Investment Index, Kingsley Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 schools in Dunwoody, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Dunwoody on the city page.
What other schools are in Dekalb County?
Besides Kingsley 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.