- Enrollment
- 2,234
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Doraville, GA
Pleasantdale Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Pleasantdale Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130174000718
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pleasantdale Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Georgia schools.
- #5 of 5
- schools in Doraville · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.5:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 75.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Pleasantdale Elementary School has class sizes larger than 80% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pleasantdale Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 schools in Doraville, GA.
School address
District: Dekalb County · Georgia
NCES ID 130174000718 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+60 students YoY
Pleasantdale Elementary School grew from 629 students in 2022-23 to 689 in 2023-24 (+9.5%).
Teacher FTE added 48.7 → 53.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+60 students YoY 130174000718 · Doraville, GA Other · MID · TRAD
794 enr · 16.5:1 · 75.7% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Lakeside High School (2,234 students)
Pleasantdale Elementary School grew from 629 students in 2022-23 to 689 in 2023-24 (+9.5%). Teacher FTE added 48.7 → 53.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Pleasantdale 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 794
Pleasantdale Elementary School
794 students
What this shows Pleasantdale Elementary School reports 794 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pleasantdale Elementary School compares
Pleasantdale Elementary School 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 | 16.5:1 | ▲ 15% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.7% | ▲ 25% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 794 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
794
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 80% in Georgia - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
31.2%
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
$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 397 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 68.3%
African American 20.5%
White 4.3%
Two or More 2.9%
Asian 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 68.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.8, Pleasantdale Elementary School is about as mixed as 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 Pleasantdale Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeside High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher 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 | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sequoyah Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pleasantdale 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 Doraville
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Oakcliff Elementary School
Standard public school
621 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Hightower Elementary School
Standard public school
604 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Evansdale Elementary School
Standard public school
504 students 11.7:1 students per teacher
Tapestry Public Charter School
Standard public school
300 students 9.7:1 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 (~794 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pleasantdale Elementary School
How many students attend Pleasantdale Elementary School?
Pleasantdale Elementary School has 794 students enrolled. It is a public school in Doraville, GA. CCD year-over-year: 629 (2022-23) → 689 (2023-24), up 60.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pleasantdale Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pleasantdale Elementary School is 16.5:1, which is 15% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 5% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pleasantdale Elementary School?
75.7% of students at Pleasantdale Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pleasantdale Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Pleasantdale Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 68.3% of enrollment, in Doraville, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pleasantdale Elementary School?
Pleasantdale Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Pleasantdale Elementary School rank among schools in Doraville?
By Resource Investment Index, Pleasantdale Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 schools in Doraville, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Doraville on the city page.
What other schools are in Dekalb County?
Besides Pleasantdale 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.