- Enrollment
- 2,234
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+69 students YoY
Wadsworth Magnet School for High Achievers grew from 196 students in 2022-23 to 265 in 2023-24 (+35.2%).
Teacher FTE added 11.7 → 13.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+69 students YoY 130174003750 · Decatur, GA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
273 enr · 24.8:1 · 39.8% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Lakeside High School (2,234 students)
Wadsworth Magnet School for High Achievers grew from 196 students in 2022-23 to 265 in 2023-24 (+35.2%). Teacher FTE added 11.7 → 13.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Wadsworth Magnet School for High Achievers 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 273
Wadsworth Magnet School for High Achievers
273 students
What this shows Wadsworth Magnet School for High Achievers reports 273 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wadsworth Magnet School for High Achievers compares
Wadsworth Magnet School for High Achievers is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$15,368
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
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.
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
District finance for Dekalb County reports $15,368 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 2,012
- 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
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 (~273 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 196 (2022-23) → 265 (2023-24), up 69.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.