- Enrollment
- 2,234
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Stone Mountain, GA
Stone Mill Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Stone Mill Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130174000662
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stone Mill Elementary School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Georgia schools.
- #14 of 14
- schools in Stone Mountain · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.2:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Stone Mill Elementary School has class sizes larger than 86% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stone Mill Elementary School ranks #14 of 14 schools in Stone Mountain, GA.
School address
District: Dekalb County · Georgia
NCES ID 130174000662 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-30 students YoY
Stone Mill Elementary School shrank from 592 students in 2022-23 to 562 in 2023-24 (-5.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 35.7 → 34.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-30 students YoY 130174000662 · Stone Mountain, GA Other · MID · TRAD
601 enr · 17.2:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Lakeside High School (2,234 students)
Stone Mill Elementary School shrank from 592 students in 2022-23 to 562 in 2023-24 (-5.1%). Teacher FTE lost 35.7 → 34.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Stone Mill 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 601
Stone Mill Elementary School
601 students
What this shows Stone Mill Elementary School reports 601 students on the CCD universe file.
How Stone Mill Elementary School compares
Stone Mill 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 | 17.2:1 | ▲ 19% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 65% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 601 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
601
Bigger than 73% 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
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 86% in Georgia - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
46.9%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 601 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 32 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 65.2%
Hispanic or Latino 25.5%
Asian 4.8%
Two or More 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
White 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 65.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.7, Stone Mill 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 Stone Mill Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeside High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar 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 | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sequoyah Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stone Mill 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 Stone Mountain
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Rockbridge Elementary School
Standard public school
900 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Allgood Elementary School
Standard public school
614 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Pine Ridge Elementary School
Standard public school
551 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
Wynbrooke Elementary School
Standard public school
546 students 14:1 students per teacher
Smoke Rise Elementary School
Standard public school
539 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Hambrick Elementary School
Standard public school
536 students 14.5:1 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 (~601 students)
Frequently asked questions about Stone Mill Elementary School
How many students attend Stone Mill Elementary School?
Stone Mill Elementary School has 601 students enrolled. It is a public school in Stone Mountain, GA. CCD year-over-year: 592 (2022-23) → 562 (2023-24), down 30.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stone Mill Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Stone Mill Elementary School is 17.2:1, which is 19% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Stone Mill Elementary School?
100.0% of students at Stone Mill Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stone Mill Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Stone Mill Elementary School is African American at 65.2% of enrollment, in Stone Mountain, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stone Mill Elementary School?
Stone Mill Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower 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 Stone Mill Elementary School rank among schools in Stone Mountain?
By Resource Investment Index, Stone Mill Elementary School ranks #14 of 14 schools in Stone Mountain, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Stone Mountain on the city page.
What other schools are in Dekalb County?
Besides Stone Mill 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.