- Enrollment
- 2,234
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Decatur, GA
Ronald E Mcnair Discover Learning Academy Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Ronald E Mcnair Discover Learning Academy Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130174003766
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ronald E Mcnair Discover Learning Academy Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools.
- #14 of 23
- schools in Decatur · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Ronald E Mcnair Discover Learning Academy Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ronald E Mcnair Discover Learning Academy Elementary School ranks #14 of 23 schools in Decatur, GA.
School address
District: Dekalb County · Georgia
NCES ID 130174003766 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-37 students YoY
Ronald E Mcnair Discover Learning Academy Elementary School shrank from 568 students in 2022-23 to 531 in 2023-24 (-6.5%).
Teacher FTE added 35.0 → 39.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-37 students YoY 130174003766 · Decatur, GA Other · SMALL · TRAD
475 enr · 13.6:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Lakeside High School (2,234 students)
Ronald E Mcnair Discover Learning Academy Elementary School shrank from 568 students in 2022-23 to 531 in 2023-24 (-6.5%). Teacher FTE added 35.0 → 39.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Ronald E Mcnair Discover Learning Academy 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 475
Ronald E Mcnair Discover Learning Academy Elementary School
475 students
What this shows Ronald E Mcnair Discover Learning Academy Elementary School reports 475 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ronald E Mcnair Discover Learning Academy Elementary School compares
Ronald E Mcnair Discover Learning Academy 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 | 13.6:1 | ▼ 6% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 65% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 475 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
475
Bigger than 58% 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
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 42% in Georgia - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
40.6%
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
$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 238 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 65 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 90.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%
White 2.9%
Two or More 1.9%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 90.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.6, Ronald E Mcnair Discover Learning Academy Elementary School 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 Ronald E Mcnair Discover Learning Academy 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chamblee High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cross Keys High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sequoyah Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ronald E Mcnair Discover Learning Academy 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 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
Canby Lane Elementary School
Standard public school
446 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Laurel Ridge Elementary School
Standard public school
440 students 12.2:1 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 (~475 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ronald E Mcnair Discover Learning Academy Elementary School
How many students attend Ronald E Mcnair Discover Learning Academy Elementary School?
Ronald E Mcnair Discover Learning Academy Elementary School has 475 students enrolled. It is a public school in Decatur, GA. CCD year-over-year: 568 (2022-23) → 531 (2023-24), down 37.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ronald E Mcnair Discover Learning Academy Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ronald E Mcnair Discover Learning Academy Elementary School is 13.6:1, which is 6% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 13% 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 Ronald E Mcnair Discover Learning Academy Elementary School?
100.0% of students at Ronald E Mcnair Discover Learning Academy Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ronald E Mcnair Discover Learning Academy Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Ronald E Mcnair Discover Learning Academy Elementary School is African American at 90.1% of enrollment, in Decatur, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ronald E Mcnair Discover Learning Academy Elementary School?
Ronald E Mcnair Discover Learning Academy 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 Ronald E Mcnair Discover Learning Academy Elementary School rank among schools in Decatur?
By Resource Investment Index, Ronald E Mcnair Discover Learning Academy Elementary School ranks #14 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 Dekalb County?
Besides Ronald E Mcnair Discover Learning Academy 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.