- Enrollment
- 2,234
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Stone Mountain, GA
The Champion Middle Theme School
Federal NCES profile for The Champion Middle Theme School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130174003643
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
The Champion Middle Theme School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Georgia schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools.
- #1 of 4
- middle schools in Stone Mountain · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.3:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
The Champion Middle Theme School has class sizes larger than 79% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, The Champion Middle Theme School ranks #1 of 4 middle schools in Stone Mountain, GA.
School address
District: Dekalb County · Georgia
NCES ID 130174003643 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
The Champion Middle Theme School held near 754 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 48.0 → 48.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 130174003643 · Stone Mountain, GA Middle · MID · TRAD
782 enr · 16.3:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Lakeside High School (2,234 students)
The Champion Middle Theme School held near 754 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE held 48.0 → 48.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
The Champion Middle Theme 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 782
The Champion Middle Theme School
782 students
What this shows The Champion Middle Theme School reports 782 students on the CCD universe file.
How The Champion Middle Theme School compares
The Champion Middle Theme 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 | 16.3:1 | ▲ 13% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 65% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 782 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
782
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
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
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 79% in Georgia - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
12.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 261 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
52
in-school suspensions + 82 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 94.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%
Two or More 1.5%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
White 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 94.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.9, The Champion Middle Theme 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 The Champion Middle Theme 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 | 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to The Champion Middle Theme 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 middle schools in Stone Mountain
3 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle 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 (~782 students)
Frequently asked questions about The Champion Middle Theme School
How many students attend The Champion Middle Theme School?
The Champion Middle Theme School has 782 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Stone Mountain, GA. CCD year-over-year: 751 (2022-23) → 754 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Champion Middle Theme School?
The student-teacher ratio at The Champion Middle Theme School is 16.3:1, which is 13% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at The Champion Middle Theme School?
100.0% of students at The Champion Middle Theme School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of The Champion Middle Theme School?
The largest demographic group at The Champion Middle Theme School is African American at 94.9% of enrollment, in Stone Mountain, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for The Champion Middle Theme School?
The Champion Middle Theme School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 The Champion Middle Theme School rank among middle schools in Stone Mountain?
By Resource Investment Index, The Champion Middle Theme School ranks #1 of 4 middle 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 middle schools in Stone Mountain on the city page.
What other schools are in Dekalb County?
Besides The Champion Middle Theme 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.