- Enrollment
- 1,901
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Decatur, GA
Talley Street Upper Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Talley Street Upper Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 130168004351
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Talley Street Upper Elementary School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Georgia schools.
- #2 of 6
- elementary schools in Decatur · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.8:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 15.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Talley Street Upper Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 83% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Talley Street Upper Elementary School ranks #2 of 6 elementary schools in Decatur, GA.
School address
District: City Schools of Decatur · Georgia
NCES ID 130168004351 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Talley Street Upper Elementary School held near 638 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 53.1 → 54.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-23 students YoY 130168004351 · Decatur, GA Elementary · MID · TRAD
623 enr · 11.8:1 · 15.3% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Decatur High School (1,901 students)
Talley Street Upper Elementary School held near 638 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount). Teacher FTE added 53.1 → 54.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Talley Street Upper 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
- This school 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
- Oakhurst Eleme 233
Oakhurst Elementary School
233 students
What this shows Talley Street Upper Elementary School reports 623 students on the CCD universe file.
How Talley Street Upper Elementary School compares
Talley Street Upper Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.8:1 | ▼ 18% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.3% | ▼ 75% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 623 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
623
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 75% 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
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 17% in Georgia - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
9.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 312 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 54.3%
African American 23.1%
Two or More 9.6%
Hispanic or Latino 6.4%
Asian 6.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 54.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.4, Talley Street Upper 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 Talley Street Upper 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fifth Avenue Upper Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Winnona Park Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oakhurst Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Talley Street Upper 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
- 529
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 276
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 233
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
Similar elementary schools in Decatur
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Dekalb Preparatory Academy Charter
Standard public school
537 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Fifth Avenue Upper Elementary School
Standard public school
529 students 10.4:1 students per teacher
International Community School
Standard public school
501 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Dekalb Brilliance Academy
Standard public school
357 students 25.5:1 students per teacher
Wadsworth Magnet School for High Achievers
Standard public school
273 students 24.8:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~623 students)
Frequently asked questions about Talley Street Upper Elementary School
How many students attend Talley Street Upper Elementary School?
Talley Street Upper Elementary School has 623 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Decatur, GA. CCD year-over-year: 661 (2022-23) → 638 (2023-24), nearly flat (-23).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Talley Street Upper Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Talley Street Upper Elementary School is 11.8:1, which is 18% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 25% 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 Talley Street Upper Elementary School?
15.3% of students at Talley Street Upper Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Talley Street Upper Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Talley Street Upper Elementary School is White at 54.3% of enrollment, in Decatur, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Talley Street Upper Elementary School?
Talley Street Upper Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (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 Talley Street Upper Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Decatur?
By Resource Investment Index, Talley Street Upper Elementary School ranks #2 of 6 elementary 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 elementary schools in Decatur on the city page.
What other schools are in City Schools of Decatur?
Besides Talley Street Upper Elementary School, City Schools of Decatur also operates Decatur High School (1,901 students), Beacon Hill Middle School (1,285 students), and Fifth Avenue Upper Elementary School (529 students). See the City Schools of Decatur district page for the complete list.