- Enrollment
- 2,234
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Doraville, GA
Tapestry Public Charter School
Federal NCES profile for Tapestry Public Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 64/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130174004159Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 87
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tapestry Public Charter School earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Georgia schools.
- #1 of 5
- schools in Doraville · Resource Index
- 64
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.7:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 17.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Tapestry Public Charter School has class sizes smaller than 95% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tapestry Public Charter School ranks #1 of 5 schools in Doraville, GA.
School address
District: Dekalb County · Georgia
NCES ID 130174004159 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Tapestry Public Charter School held near 300 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.5 → 38.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 130174004159 · Doraville, GA Other · SMALL · CHARTER
300 enr · 9.7:1 · 17.7% lunch · RII 64
Nearest enrollment peer: Lakeside High School (2,234 students)
Tapestry Public Charter School held near 300 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.5 → 38.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Tapestry Public Charter 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 300
Tapestry Public Charter School
300 students
What this shows Tapestry Public Charter School reports 300 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tapestry Public Charter School compares
Tapestry Public Charter 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 | 9.7:1 | ▼ 33% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.7% | ▼ 71% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 300 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.7:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
300
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% 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
9.7:1
students per teacher
- 33% below state mean
Top 5% in Georgia - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
5.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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 300 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 47.0%
African American 26.7%
Hispanic or Latino 20.3%
Two or More 4.7%
Asian 1.3%
Largest group: White at 47.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.4, Tapestry Public Charter School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
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 Tapestry Public Charter School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeside High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dunwoody High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chamblee High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cross Keys High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sequoyah Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tapestry Public Charter 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.
Pleasantdale Elementary School
Standard public school
794 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
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
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 (~300 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Tapestry Public Charter School
How many students attend Tapestry Public Charter School?
Tapestry Public Charter School has 300 students enrolled. It is a public school in Doraville, GA. CCD year-over-year: 299 (2022-23) → 300 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tapestry Public Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tapestry Public Charter School is 9.7:1, which is 33% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 38% 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 Tapestry Public Charter School?
17.7% of students at Tapestry Public Charter School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tapestry Public Charter School?
The largest demographic group at Tapestry Public Charter School is White at 47.0% of enrollment, in Doraville, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tapestry Public Charter School?
Tapestry Public Charter School has a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (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 Tapestry Public Charter School rank among schools in Doraville?
By Resource Investment Index, Tapestry Public Charter School ranks #1 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 Tapestry Public Charter 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.