- Enrollment
- 1,901
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Decatur, GA
Oakhurst Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Oakhurst Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 64/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130168002618
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oakhurst Elementary School earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Georgia schools.
- #2 of 23
- schools in Decatur · Resource Index
- 64
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.7:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 9.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Oakhurst Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 95% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oakhurst Elementary School ranks #2 of 23 schools in Decatur, GA.
School address
District: City Schools of Decatur · Georgia
NCES ID 130168002618 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-46 students YoY
Oakhurst Elementary School shrank from 302 students in 2022-23 to 256 in 2023-24 (-15.2%).
Teacher FTE held 24.5 → 24.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-46 students YoY 130168002618 · Decatur, GA Other · SMALL · TRAD
233 enr · 9.7:1 · 9.3% lunch · RII 64
Nearest enrollment peer: Decatur High School (1,901 students)
Oakhurst Elementary School shrank from 302 students in 2022-23 to 256 in 2023-24 (-15.2%). Teacher FTE held 24.5 → 24.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Oakhurst Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Decatur High S
Decatur High School
1,901 students
- Beacon Hill Mi
Beacon Hill Middle School
1,285 students
- Talley Street 623
Talley Street Upper Elementary School
623 students
- Fifth Avenue U 529
Fifth Avenue Upper Elementary School
529 students
- Winnona Park E 276
Winnona Park Elementary School
276 students
- This school 233
Oakhurst Elementary School
233 students
What this shows Oakhurst Elementary School reports 233 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oakhurst Elementary School compares
Oakhurst Elementary School is a shrinking 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 | 9.7:1 | ▼ 33% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.3% | ▼ 85% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 233 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.7:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
233
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
9.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 85% 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
9.7:1
students per teacher
- 33% below state mean
Top 5% in Georgia - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
11.2%
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
$16,939
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $14,615
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 233 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 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
White 61.4%
Two or More 14.6%
African American 11.2%
Hispanic or Latino 6.4%
Asian 6.4%
Largest group: White at 61.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.1, Oakhurst Elementary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for City Schools of Decatur reports $16,939 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Oakhurst Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Decatur High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Beacon Hill Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Talley Street Upper Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fifth Avenue Upper Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Winnona Park Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oakhurst Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,285
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 623
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 529
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 276
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar other schools in Decatur
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Peachcrest Elementary School
Standard public school
729 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Oakview Elementary
Standard public school
685 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Narvie Harris Elementary School
Standard public school
535 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Chapel Hill Elementary School
Standard public school
495 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Ronald E Mcnair Discover Learning Academy Elementary School
Standard public school
475 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Canby Lane Elementary School
Standard public school
446 students 13.1:1 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 (~233 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Oakhurst Elementary School
How many students attend Oakhurst Elementary School?
Oakhurst Elementary School has 233 students enrolled. It is a public school in Decatur, GA. CCD year-over-year: 302 (2022-23) → 256 (2023-24), down 46.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oakhurst Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Oakhurst Elementary School is 9.7:1, which is 33% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 38% 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 Oakhurst Elementary School?
9.3% of students at Oakhurst Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oakhurst Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Oakhurst Elementary School is White at 61.4% of enrollment, in Decatur, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oakhurst Elementary School?
Oakhurst Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (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 Oakhurst Elementary School rank among schools in Decatur?
By Resource Investment Index, Oakhurst Elementary School ranks #2 of 23 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 schools in Decatur on the city page.
What other schools are in City Schools of Decatur?
Besides Oakhurst Elementary School, City Schools of Decatur also operates Decatur High School (1,901 students), Beacon Hill Middle School (1,285 students), and Talley Street Upper Elementary School (623 students). See the City Schools of Decatur district page for the complete list.