- Enrollment
- 2,368
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Atlanta, GA
Paul L. Dunbar Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Paul L. Dunbar Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130012000054
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Paul L. Dunbar Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Georgia schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools.
- #37 of 70
- schools in Atlanta · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.2:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Paul L. Dunbar Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 88% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Paul L. Dunbar Elementary School ranks #37 of 70 schools in Atlanta, GA.
School address
District: Atlanta Public Schools · Georgia
NCES ID 130012000054 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-37 students YoY
Paul L. Dunbar Elementary School shrank from 287 students in 2022-23 to 250 in 2023-24 (-12.9%).
Teacher FTE added 25.8 → 28.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-37 students YoY 130012000054 · Atlanta, GA Other · SMALL · TRAD
279 enr · 11.2:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: North Atlanta High School (2,368 students)
Paul L. Dunbar Elementary School shrank from 287 students in 2022-23 to 250 in 2023-24 (-12.9%). Teacher FTE added 25.8 → 28.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Paul L. Dunbar Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Atlanta
North Atlanta High School
2,368 students
- Midtown High S
Midtown High School
1,696 students
- Willis a. Sutt
Willis a. Sutton Middle School
1,619 students
- Maynard Jackso
Maynard Jackson High School
1,549 students
- Benjamin E. Ma
Benjamin E. Mays High School
1,338 students
- This school 279
Paul L. Dunbar Elementary School
279 students
What this shows Paul L. Dunbar Elementary School reports 279 students on the CCD universe file.
How Paul L. Dunbar Elementary School compares
Paul L. Dunbar 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 | 11.2:1 | ▼ 22% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 65% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 279 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
279
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 12% in Georgia - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
70.6%
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
$23,046
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $14,615
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 279 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 95.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%
Two or More 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 95.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.1, Paul L. Dunbar Elementary School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Atlanta Public Schools reports $23,046 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Paul L. Dunbar Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Atlanta High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Midtown High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Willis a. Sutton Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Maynard Jackson High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Benjamin E. Mays High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Paul L. Dunbar Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,696
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,619
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,549
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,338
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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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 (~279 students)
Frequently asked questions about Paul L. Dunbar Elementary School
How many students attend Paul L. Dunbar Elementary School?
Paul L. Dunbar Elementary School has 279 students enrolled. It is a public school in Atlanta, GA. CCD year-over-year: 287 (2022-23) → 250 (2023-24), down 37.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Paul L. Dunbar Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Paul L. Dunbar Elementary School is 11.2:1, which is 22% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 29% 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 Paul L. Dunbar Elementary School?
100.0% of students at Paul L. Dunbar Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Paul L. Dunbar Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Paul L. Dunbar Elementary School is African American at 95.3% of enrollment, in Atlanta, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Paul L. Dunbar Elementary School?
Paul L. Dunbar Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Paul L. Dunbar Elementary School rank among schools in Atlanta?
By Resource Investment Index, Paul L. Dunbar Elementary School ranks #37 of 70 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 schools in Atlanta on the city page.
What other schools are in Atlanta Public Schools?
Besides Paul L. Dunbar Elementary School, Atlanta Public Schools also operates North Atlanta High School (2,368 students), Midtown High School (1,696 students), and Willis a. Sutton Middle School (1,619 students). See the Atlanta Public Schools district page for the complete list.