Enrollment
623
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
53.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.8:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
15.3%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-75% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Talley Street Upper Elementary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Talley Street Upper Elementary School
Talley Street Upper Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Decatur, Georgia, enrolling 623 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 15.3% free-meal eligibility runs 75% below the Georgia average.
With 623 students, its enrollment sits close to the Georgia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 96% of the 2,314 Georgia schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 201 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #8, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (54%) and African American (23%) (diversity index 63/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 312 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.1% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding City Schools of Decatur spends $16,600 per pupil, 20% above the Georgia average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Decatur's elementary schools, it stands alongside Dekalb Preparatory Academy Charter (537 students): Talley Street Upper Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.8:1 vs 13.8:1).
City Schools of Decatur also operates Decatur High School (1,901 students) and Beacon Hill Middle School (1,285 students) alongside Talley Street Upper Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Talley Street Upper Elementary School compares
Talley Street Upper Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$16,600
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $13,863
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for City Schools of Decatur, which includes Talley Street Upper Elementary School.
$16,600
Per student
+20%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
+0%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 57.4%
State 34.9%
Federal 7.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,901
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Georgia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~623 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Talley Street Upper Elementary School a good school?
Talley Street Upper Elementary School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Georgia schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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