Enrollment
273
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Decatur, GA
Wadsworth Magnet School for High Achievers
Federal NCES profile for Wadsworth Magnet School for High Achievers, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 130174003750
👥 S:T ratio 1
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 97
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wadsworth Magnet School for High Achievers earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Georgia schools.
- #3 of 6
- elementary schools in Decatur · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 24.8:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 39.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Wadsworth Magnet School for High Achievers has class sizes larger than 99% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wadsworth Magnet School for High Achievers ranks #3 of 6 elementary schools in Decatur, GA.
School address
District: Dekalb County · Georgia
NCES ID 130174003750 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.8:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+72% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.8%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wadsworth Magnet School for High Achievers compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wadsworth Magnet School for High Achievers
Wadsworth Magnet School for High Achievers is a small elementary school in Decatur, Georgia, enrolling 273 students.
Class loads run heavy: 24.8:1 is larger than about 99% of Georgia schools and 72% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 39.8% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 92% of Georgia schools, with 273 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 52 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #21.
Its student body is predominantly African American (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 32/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 307 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance holds up well here: only 1.1% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district draws 15.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Decatur's elementary schools, it stands alongside Talley Street Upper Elementary School (623 students): Wadsworth Magnet School for High Achievers is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (24.8:1 vs 11.8:1).
Dekalb County also operates Lakeside High School (2,234 students) and Dunwoody High School (2,012 students) alongside Wadsworth Magnet School for High Achievers.
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 Wadsworth Magnet School for High Achievers compares
Wadsworth Magnet School for High Achievers on the metrics families compare, against Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.8:1 | ▲ 72% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.8% | ▼ 34% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 273 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.8:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
273
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
39.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
24.8:1
students per teacher
- 72% above state mean
Top 99% in Georgia - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
1.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$15,594
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $13,863
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.9 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 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
African American 81.7%
White 5.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9%
Asian 4.0%
Two or More 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 81.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.4, Wadsworth Magnet School for High Achievers is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dekalb County, which includes Wadsworth Magnet School for High Achievers.
$15,594
Per student
+12%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 51.6%
State 32.7%
Federal 15.7%
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 Wadsworth Magnet School for High Achievers Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeside High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dunwoody High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chamblee High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cross Keys High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sequoyah Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wadsworth Magnet School for High Achievers's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,234
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- 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 elementary schools in Decatur
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Talley Street Upper Elementary School
Standard public school
623 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
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
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 (~273 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Wadsworth Magnet School for High Achievers
How many students attend Wadsworth Magnet School for High Achievers?
Wadsworth Magnet School for High Achievers has 273 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Decatur, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wadsworth Magnet School for High Achievers?
The student-teacher ratio at Wadsworth Magnet School for High Achievers is 24.8:1, which is 72% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 58% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wadsworth Magnet School for High Achievers?
39.8% of students at Wadsworth Magnet School for High Achievers are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wadsworth Magnet School for High Achievers?
The largest demographic group at Wadsworth Magnet School for High Achievers is African American at 81.7% of enrollment, in Decatur, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wadsworth Magnet School for High Achievers?
Wadsworth Magnet School for High Achievers has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 Wadsworth Magnet School for High Achievers rank among elementary schools in Decatur?
By Resource Investment Index, Wadsworth Magnet School for High Achievers ranks #3 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 Wadsworth Magnet School for High Achievers a good school?
Wadsworth Magnet School for High Achievers earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% 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 Dekalb County?
Besides Wadsworth Magnet School for High Achievers, 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.
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