- Enrollment
- 2,234
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brookhaven, GA
Montgomery Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Montgomery Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130174000682
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Montgomery Elementary School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Georgia schools.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Brookhaven · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.9:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 8.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Montgomery Elementary School has class sizes larger than 84% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Montgomery Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 schools in Brookhaven, GA.
School address
District: Dekalb County · Georgia
NCES ID 130174000682 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Montgomery Elementary School held near 697 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 43.7 → 42.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 130174000682 · Brookhaven, GA Other · MID · TRAD
728 enr · 16.9:1 · 8.2% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Lakeside High School (2,234 students)
Montgomery Elementary School held near 697 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 43.7 → 42.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Montgomery 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 728
Montgomery Elementary School
728 students
What this shows Montgomery Elementary School reports 728 students on the CCD universe file.
How Montgomery Elementary School compares
Montgomery 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 | 16.9:1 | ▲ 17% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.2% | ▼ 86% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 728 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
728
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
8.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 86% 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
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 84% in Georgia - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
6.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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 364 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 54.7%
African American 14.4%
Hispanic or Latino 10.7%
Two or More 10.2%
Asian 9.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 54.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.8, Montgomery 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 Montgomery Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeside High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar 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 | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Montgomery 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 Brookhaven
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~728 students)
Frequently asked questions about Montgomery Elementary School
How many students attend Montgomery Elementary School?
Montgomery Elementary School has 728 students enrolled. It is a public school in Brookhaven, GA. CCD year-over-year: 696 (2022-23) → 697 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Montgomery Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Montgomery Elementary School is 16.9:1, which is 17% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Montgomery Elementary School?
8.2% of students at Montgomery Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Montgomery Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Montgomery Elementary School is White at 54.7% of enrollment, in Brookhaven, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Montgomery Elementary School?
Montgomery Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher 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 Montgomery Elementary School rank among schools in Brookhaven?
By Resource Investment Index, Montgomery Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 schools in Brookhaven, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Brookhaven on the city page.
What other schools are in Dekalb County?
Besides Montgomery 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.