Enrollment
552
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Atlanta, GA
Kittredge Magnet School
Federal NCES profile for Kittredge Magnet School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 130174001999
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 95
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kittredge Magnet School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Georgia schools.
- #4 of 30
- elementary schools in Atlanta · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.7:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 5.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Kittredge Magnet School has class sizes larger than 82% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kittredge Magnet School ranks #4 of 30 elementary schools in Atlanta, GA.
School address
District: Dekalb County · Georgia
NCES ID 130174001999 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.7:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
5.2%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-91% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kittredge Magnet School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kittredge Magnet School
Kittredge Magnet School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Atlanta, Georgia, enrolling 552 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 5.2% free-meal eligibility runs 91% below the Georgia average.
With 552 students, its enrollment sits close to the Georgia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 94% of the 2,314 Georgia schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Against 103 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #12.
Its student body is led by White (53%) and Asian (24%) (diversity index 64/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 368 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance holds up well here: only 2.0% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
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 Atlanta's elementary schools, it stands alongside Globe Academy Charter School I (1,093 students): Kittredge Magnet School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.7:1 vs 14.4:1).
Dekalb County also operates Lakeside High School (2,234 students) and Dunwoody High School (2,012 students) alongside Kittredge Magnet 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 Kittredge Magnet School compares
Kittredge Magnet 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 | 16.7:1 | ▲ 16% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 5.2% | ▼ 91% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 552 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
552
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
5.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 91% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 82% in Georgia - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
2.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 368 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 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
White 53.4%
Asian 23.9%
Two or More 8.3%
African American 8.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 53.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.1, Kittredge Magnet 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 Kittredge Magnet 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 Kittredge Magnet School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeside High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dunwoody High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chamblee High School | Larger | Higher 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 Kittredge Magnet 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 Atlanta
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Globe Academy Charter School I
Standard public school
1,093 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Woodson Park Academy School
Standard public school
842 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Wesley International Academy Charter
Standard public school
776 students 12.1:1 students per teacher
Centennial Place Academy (Charter)
Standard public school
757 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Morningside Elementary School
Standard public school
722 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Ethos Classical Charter School
Standard public school
676 students 22.5:1 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 (~552 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Kittredge Magnet School
How many students attend Kittredge Magnet School?
Kittredge Magnet School has 552 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Atlanta, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kittredge Magnet School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kittredge Magnet School is 16.7:1, which is 16% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kittredge Magnet School?
5.2% of students at Kittredge Magnet School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kittredge Magnet School?
The largest demographic group at Kittredge Magnet School is White at 53.4% of enrollment, in Atlanta, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kittredge Magnet School?
Kittredge Magnet School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher 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 Kittredge Magnet School rank among elementary schools in Atlanta?
By Resource Investment Index, Kittredge Magnet School ranks #4 of 30 elementary schools in Atlanta, 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 Atlanta on the city page.
Is Kittredge Magnet School a good school?
Kittredge Magnet School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of 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 Kittredge Magnet 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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