- Enrollment
- 2,234
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lithonia, GA
Leadership Preparatory Academy
Federal NCES profile for Leadership Preparatory Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 130174004006Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Leadership Preparatory Academy earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Georgia schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools.
- #1 of 20
- public schools in Lithonia · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.9:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 52.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Leadership Preparatory Academy has class sizes larger than 90% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Leadership Preparatory Academy ranks #1 of 20 public schools in Lithonia, GA.
School address
District: Dekalb County · Georgia
NCES ID 130174004006 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+25 students YoY
Leadership Preparatory Academy grew from 272 students in 2022-23 to 297 in 2023-24 (+9.2%).
Teacher FTE added 15.0 → 16.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+25 students YoY 130174004006 · Lithonia, GA Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
268 enr · 17.9:1 · 52.2% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Lakeside High School (2,234 students)
Leadership Preparatory Academy grew from 272 students in 2022-23 to 297 in 2023-24 (+9.2%). Teacher FTE added 15.0 → 16.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Leadership Preparatory Academy 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 268
Leadership Preparatory Academy
268 students
What this shows Leadership Preparatory Academy reports 268 students on the CCD universe file.
How Leadership Preparatory Academy compares
Leadership Preparatory Academy 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 | 17.9:1 | ▲ 24% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.2% | ▼ 14% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 268 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
268
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 90% in Georgia - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
11.9%
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
$15,368
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 34 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 95.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%
Two or More 1.1%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 95.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.0, Leadership Preparatory Academy 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 Leadership Preparatory Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeside High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar 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 | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Leadership Preparatory Academy'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
Nationwide elementary 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 (~268 students)
Frequently asked questions about Leadership Preparatory Academy
How many students attend Leadership Preparatory Academy?
Leadership Preparatory Academy has 268 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lithonia, GA. CCD year-over-year: 272 (2022-23) → 297 (2023-24), up 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Leadership Preparatory Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Leadership Preparatory Academy is 17.9:1, which is 24% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Leadership Preparatory Academy?
52.2% of students at Leadership Preparatory Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Leadership Preparatory Academy?
The largest demographic group at Leadership Preparatory Academy is African American at 95.9% of enrollment, in Lithonia, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Leadership Preparatory Academy?
Leadership Preparatory Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Leadership Preparatory Academy rank among public schools in Lithonia?
By Resource Investment Index, Leadership Preparatory Academy ranks #1 of 20 public schools in Lithonia, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Lithonia on the city page.
What other schools are in Dekalb County?
Besides Leadership Preparatory Academy, 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.