Enrollment
174
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 130168004156
Westchester Elementary School — Decatur, GA
Federal NCES profile for Westchester Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 67/100.
👥 Class size 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 80
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: City Schools of Decatur · Georgia
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.4:1
vs 14.5:1 Georgia avg
-21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
6.0%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-90% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Westchester Elementary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Westchester Elementary School reports 174 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 16.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 21% below the Georgia state mean of 14.5:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 28% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 6.0% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 90% below the Georgia average and 88% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 174 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 8.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding City Schools of Decatur spends $17,566 per pupil district-wide, above the Georgia average of $15,679 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 57.4% from local sources (property taxes), 34.9% from the state, and 7.6% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 67/100 (B-), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Westchester Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Georgia state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.4:1 | ▼ 21% | 14.5:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.0% | ▼ 90% | 60.7% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 174 | top 5% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
6.0%
free-lunch eligible
— 90% 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
11.4:1
students per teacher
— 21% below state mean
Top 10% in Georgia — lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
8.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 10% — strong attendance relative to the post-pandemic national landscape.
Funding equity
$17,566
per pupil, district-wide
— above Georgia avg of $15,679
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 174 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 174 Top 5% in Georgia — larger than 95% of 2,315 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 16.0
Students per teacher 11.4:1 -21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 6.0% -90% vs state
NCES ID 130168004156
Student demographics
White 73.0%
Two or More 9.2%
Hispanic or Latino 8.6%
African American 4.6%
Asian 4.6%
Largest group: White at 73.0% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 174:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 8.0%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for City Schools of Decatur, which includes Westchester Elementary School.
$17,566
Per student
+12%
vs Georgia
Avg $15,679
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,901
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Enrollment
- 1,285
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Enrollment
- 623
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Enrollment
- 529
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Enrollment
- 276
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
Similar other schools in Decatur
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685 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Narvie Harris Elementary School
Standard public school
535 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
Chapel Hill Elementary School
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495 students 16:1 students per teacher
Ronald E Mcnair Discover Learning Academy Elementary School
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475 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Canby Lane Elementary School
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446 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
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Frequently asked questions about Westchester Elementary School
How many students attend Westchester Elementary School?
Westchester Elementary School has 174 students enrolled. It is a other school in Decatur, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westchester Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Westchester Elementary School is 11.4:1, which is 21% lower than the Georgia average of 14.5:1 and 28% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Westchester Elementary School?
6.0% of students at Westchester Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Westchester Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Westchester Elementary School is White at 73.0%. The school serves a diverse student body in Decatur, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Westchester Elementary School?
Westchester Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 67/100 (B-) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.